The Rallz got me about 7k with some decent abuse. After trying the TKC80, E-07+, and Anakee Wild, the Rallz would be my go-to for performance/longevity.
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KTM Big Bike Tire Thread
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I`ve had several set of Pirelli STR:s on 1190R and 1290R. Been happy with them and they are also capable to handle the bikes reseves on asphalt too. Now I have Anakees, Wild at front and adventure at rear, don`t like at all. This set up just doesen`t offer that confident feel what Pirellis have. Most disapointment is the Wild at front, not again for me thats sure.
Is that a normal E-07 or the E-07+?
random1781 Yes It's the normal E07 not the + or the Dakar. It generally hooks up well in evertyhing until it's down to about 25%, and then it sucks at everything except the pavement just like all of'em! haha
The Dakar, with the yellow stripe, has an extra stiff side wall (one extra sidewall ply) for airing down. I generally don't air down much unless I'm going to be in the sand for a few days, so I get the cheaper of the 2. And it's still a stout tire!! Pee..lenty stiff for a rear. I also like the e09 front Dakar aired down for the dirt. It's Legit!!!
I also run tubes F & R so changing that rear bastard tube in the desert sun can be sweltering cock sucker!
The Dakar, with the yellow stripe, has an extra stiff side wall (one extra sidewall ply) for airing down. I generally don't air down much unless I'm going to be in the sand for a few days, so I get the cheaper of the 2. And it's still a stout tire!! Pee..lenty stiff for a rear. I also like the e09 front Dakar aired down for the dirt. It's Legit!!!
I also run tubes F & R so changing that rear bastard tube in the desert sun can be sweltering cock sucker!
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Uncle_Pollo
Soy Pollo. Eat me.
I can't diss the shinko's after getting 705 fron and rear.I was ready to sell the SE until I tried a 150 shinko 805. Transformed the street handling.
Waybe 805 next set.
Having used both 705 and 805 extensively, the 805 delivers 80% of the 705 on road while giving way more options off road
RCR001
Member
Getting ready to Install my second set of dunlop trailmax mission's, Front getting changed just because, Doesn't need to be. They both have over 10,000 km on it, I have never put that many km on a rear tire, that thing just wouldn't wear out. Still looks ok but is flat on top. This is on a 1290 ktm R that see's 80 % pavement. And driven aggressively. Always been a big fan of the Continental TKC but the Dunlop has been amazing! Just My 2 tire cents!
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I haven’t tried a 804 and I can’t get my favorite Anakee Wild front so hell why not. My current front Anakee is holding up very very well at 8k. I’d say it has a good 40% left in it. If it wasn’t for a big trip coming up I’d leave it on. Damn shame I tell ya.
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Bigtallbastard
Voice of Reason
Does anyone on here have any experience with any of the following Mitas tires
E09
E10
E12
E13
E09
E10
E12
E13
Yeah I’ve ran the 9 & 10
Oh that 12/13 combo looks great. I didn’t know they made those. The 12 is a e09? With harder sidewalls or what?? And it only comes in a 140 which is the same as the e09 I had. Different compounds????
Bigtallbastard
Voice of Reason
I haven't figured all the details out. I have a front E09 Dakar in my garage waiting to go on but I just didn't put many miles on the bike last year. The knobs are relatively small compared to a lot of stuff out there but I'm not looking for a big knob tire as I'm currently running a Motoz Tractionator Adventure on the front.
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The e09 rear is probably my favorite dirt tire. It hooks up very well!! I only got about 2k out of it though. If I’m doing dirt that’s my go to.
wulfensteinster
New member
How do they do on dirt? Do they have enough grip there?I was ready to sell the SE until I tried a 150 shinko 805. Transformed the street handling.
Works well in everything but but mud. The knobs aren't the tallest.
Bigtallbastard
Voice of Reason
I finally had the E09 Dakar front mounted and put about 400 miles on it last weekend, 50 of it on rain packed sand and lava gravel roads. I am really impressed so far it handles really well on the pavement, TKC80 type handling but the sidewall is way better for Eastern Oregon's sharp rocks. I wacked a mostly buried baby head at about 40mph and was expecting a pinch flat but it was fine. I had about 30PSI in it.
Dirt performance was excellent during aggressive riding, high 80s mph on the packed two track, some rocks, gravel, etc. I'm waiting to see how long it lasts after hearing Thirsty's short life expectancy. Another challenge is they are now hard for my local tire guy to source. Is Twisted Throttle the exclusive importer? Any info on availability?
I have a Motoz dual Venture in the garage to go on next. The Motoz Tractionator Adventure I pulled off had about 3000 miles on it with a ton of life left so my buddy is replacing his well worn TKC80 with it. He did get a baby head pinch flat in the same stretch where I thought I was going to get one.
Dirt performance was excellent during aggressive riding, high 80s mph on the packed two track, some rocks, gravel, etc. I'm waiting to see how long it lasts after hearing Thirsty's short life expectancy. Another challenge is they are now hard for my local tire guy to source. Is Twisted Throttle the exclusive importer? Any info on availability?
I have a Motoz dual Venture in the garage to go on next. The Motoz Tractionator Adventure I pulled off had about 3000 miles on it with a ton of life left so my buddy is replacing his well worn TKC80 with it. He did get a baby head pinch flat in the same stretch where I thought I was going to get one.
Last E09 I bought, we did a group buy ($3k) with a bunch of locals. Bought from Canada.I finally had the E09 Dakar front mounted and put about 400 miles on it last weekend, 50 of it on rain packed sand and lava gravel roads. I am really impressed so far it handles really well on the pavement, TKC80 type handling but the sidewall is way better for Eastern Oregon's sharp rocks. I wacked a mostly buried baby head at about 40mph and was expecting a pinch flat but it was fine. I had about 30PSI in it.
Dirt performance was excellent during aggressive riding, high 80s mph on the packed two track, some rocks, gravel, etc. I'm waiting to see how long it lasts after hearing Thirsty's short life expectancy. Another challenge is they are now hard for my local tire guy to source. Is Twisted Throttle the exclusive importer? Any info on availability?
I have a Motoz dual Venture in the garage to go on next. The Motoz Tractionator Adventure I pulled off had about 3000 miles on it with a ton of life left so my buddy is replacing his well worn TKC80 with it. He did get a baby head pinch flat in the same stretch where I thought I was going to get one.