TKC80 - The Original Dual Sport Adventure Tire - Tested and Reviewed with TKC70

[@therealchrismk72]

Wow, love your tests. This gives a real impression, what is possible, and what the tires are made for. Big thx again.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Yes sir!

[@Elskins]

Nice riding, guys! Lots of fun! TKC80 is my tire of choice both on R1250GS and 790 Adventure R. Great balance between on-road and off-road. There are better tires for road and better tires for offroad, but I always come back to TKC80s :)

[@chaparralmotorsports]

They are amazing. The just work. I just wish they would make the blocks 1/3 to 1/2 and inch thicker so they get more mileage! - Kyle

[@donut3110]

Definitely liking the dual vlog style for these tests

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Way more fun for me too ;) Travis is a wild card... keeping him on track is like trying to wrangle CATS! It does make for a fun day though. Thanks for watching! - Kyle

[@garymedin690]

THANK YOU so much for your "Passes" videos- I will definitely be doing your "Trinity" and more! when I come through your beautiful country later this Summer! Gary- Minnetonka, MN

[@chaparralmotorsports]

You are so welcome!

[@piotrkruczek7567]

Is it the TKC80 front, rear or both that kept slipping on tarmac? Thanks for the awesome review.

[@airmaiks]

Thinking to go for the TKC80 for my DL650 1st gen. Will be riding onroad and offroad through the fields and mud.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Sounds good. Let us know what your think.

[@mattevans5812]

That front tire was my favourite tire. They have been discontinued. I emailed Conti directly. They said discontinued for North Americ and they will be at least a year in designing a replacement. I guess it's the Shinko 804 for me now.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Bummer. Thank you for providing the insight on the tire. Ride safe.

[@gerry786]

You do the best tire comparisons

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Thank you. We appreciate your support. Ride safe.

[@sdezz]

This series of videos is really great...you've earned my dollars for my next set of ADV tires!!

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Thanks for watching Sean! Happy you are enjoying them. 5 more sets to test! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team

[@soistesundsobleibts5369]

Greetings from Germany. Would like to mount the TKC 80 at the front and the TKC 70 Rocks at the back of my 790 Adventure R. What do you think of this combination?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

We haven't tried that combo, but people like to mix tires for different performance/preferences. Just be forewarned, it may take some miles for you to get used to that combo. Let us know how it goes.

[@pauljordan6016]

I was thinking of the same combo TKC 80 Front and TKC70 Rocks rear. Did you try it? How did it go? How anyone else tried this combo?

[@odinairsoftuk9809]

Your both great riders and I love how your enthusiasm comes through. Would these be grippy compared to similar tread tyres on wet tarmac? Rains a lot in the UK!

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, thanks for your kind words. Unfortunately we don't get much rain here in California so we were not able to properly test them.

[@gillesklr650]

Do you for see any issues with mounting Tkc80’s on the front and TKC70’s on the back. I ride a 2021 AT Adventure Sport and not in anyway aggressive in any environment.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, people do mix and match front and rear tires. Take a look at our blog post, you may ding something you like: www.chapmoto.com/blog/motorcycle-gear-guides/adv-motorcycle-tires/

[@thepab3072]

I do 70% road and 30% gravel with my CB300R, looks like the TKC 70 will be perfect for my needs. How many miles can you do on the TKC 70?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hi, thanks for watching. They are great tires. Our estimated mileage comes to around 7,000 miles. Hope that helps. Ride safe.

[@Bamboothought]

Kyle I love your vids , I will always buy my tires from you guys just because of your effort...

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ferkuzuel]

Excellent review , thanks guys

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Thanks for watching!

[@timash1927]

Hi good video. I m curious to hear what you think of how the TKC70 compares to other tires in the 70/30 or 80/20 segment? I have been running TKC70s Super Tenere and although I dont have any big issues with them, I am thinking about trying either something from MotoZ (havent decided between the RallZ or the Tractionators) or the new Michelin Adventure tires. How do you think the TKC70s compare to tires like those?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Thank you for your inquiry Tim. The TKC70 was one of my favorite road tires. Off-Road however, I feel that there are other 80/20 tires that do a better job in the dirt. The RallZ is more comparable to the TKC80 where as the GPS tire would be the best to compare to the TKC70. The Anakee Adventure tire was very impressive. What type of riding will you be doing? Or more pointed, what terrain do you ride when you do get off-road? -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team

[@timash1927]

@@chaparralmotorsports I commute a lot, so milage is important, but I also see dirt almost every weekend. The place I normally ride are gravel, loose over hardpack where you have a couple inches of sand over harder dirt, loose rock and gravel, and rocks embedded into the trail.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

I really like the Motoz GPS tire with a more aggressive Adventure tire up front. That was a great commute combo on my R1200GSA. Great off-road and on-road. I got over 12k miles out of that set of tires. - Kyle

[@timash1927]

@@chaparralmotorsports ok great, thank you! This was super helpful!

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Yes Sir!

[@damytzeus]

2800 miles on tkc 80s sounds great.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

The TCK80s are really great tires. They really deliver for price, performance and mileage. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelbowie9593]

Umm, I bought my 2016 BMW R1200GSA with 9800 miles and TKC80 which were not new. Now at 15+K miles I have about another 500 miles to go before changing out. That's around 6500 miles. Pretty great for this tire. I ride on and off road two to three times a week. Getting another set.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hi Michael, thanks for watching. The TKC 80s are great tires. That's great that you've gotten such good mileage from them.

[@TheMarky26]

How are the tkc 80s in the rain?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

The TKC80's are okay in the rain, but they do not stick as well as some of the more modern tires with silica in their compounds. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team

[@Joez86]

Excellent review and production value.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@ll.7927]

Think ima get the 80s for my drz. I ride a lot of street but also hit the trails a lot as well

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Awesome. The TKC80s are really great tires. A lot of people like them.

[@jayschesser3795]

Fantastic Review

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Thank you kindly

[@spitthatmoraleout8603]

Came here for some reassurance, got a klr600 with these on and whenever I lean to what I think is too much, poo comes out. Gonna try some squid stuff next ride.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Ewww

[@knowledgeseeker1548]

Excellent video

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@AC-ud7cv]

Can these tires fit my Honda CRF250L??

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hi, thanks for watching our video. They do make a corresponding front, however the rear is only available in 120/90-18 which has a tad bit taller aspect ratio. We haven't tried fitting a 120/90 on the CRF250L so not sure if there would be any issues/clearance issues.

[@mattfarrar8566]

What helmet is that?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hi Matt, that is the Icon Airflite Inky Helmet: www.chapmoto.com/icon-airflite-inky-full-face-helmet-parent-038-010112051 thanks for watching.

[@Titto666]

Great vdo bro 🥰.....best vdo before buy tkc80.....

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Thanks

[@grumblez]

Pirelli mt60rs please.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Thank you for your request. We will get the MT60rs onto our list of tires to test. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team

[@zrig1]

They last much longer on the lighter bikes. My KTM 690 got almost 10,000km (6200 miles). I also don't ride them overly hard either. Weekend warrior type stuff. 10:37 dick move :)

[@HeyAddieImTojo]

I realise your comment is a year old, but the tkc-80’s seem like a decent tire even for 17 inch wheels. I am thinking of putting these on my 701sm and since you had a 690 (enduro?) i’d like to hear your thoughts :)

[@zrig1]

@@HeyAddieImTojo Hmmm, if you are planning on some offroad riding I say go for it. Just be aware that the small front rim will make for a rough ride. There is a reason offroad bikes have 21-inch front tires. Smooths out the bumps.

[@Bamboothought]

For me the tic 80 is an 80/80 tire ..........

[@HORNET6]

That's not fast wear...speak to anyone who runs a litre sports bike...lol

[@chaparralmotorsports]

there's that.