Best Adventure and Dual Sport Tires

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[UnleadedApe]

We need a 2020 version of this awesome video! :D

[LookattheBiggerPic]

Special Thanks to our Host for Excellent, succinct reviews! - So, I have run so many different dual sport tires over the years and have pretty much always felt that spending the money on the best Dual Sport tires was analogous to extending my own life! Recently, I tried the Shinko 700 (shown by our host) both 21" and largest 18" on my highly modified XR650L w/full soft luggage & geared to it's tallest (low compression 675cc, stage 1 cam, Fox bomber/Q4, jetting, airbox, CRF450 front forks, Shock & forks professionally revalved for fast riding, big tank and so on). Running air pressure 27ib (front) 25lb (rear) worked stunningly well both on highway (plenty of controlled drift warning) and offroad in demanding terrain of all kinds save that of heavy mud (which I haven't ridden in here in Southern Oregon)... Lowering the pressure a bit more to 21lbs (front), 18lbs (rear) improved off road stability markedly... On the downside, though not by much, I have noted that on cold mornings, the Shinko's needed time to warm up before they ramped up to their normal, excellent road adhesion (excellent for what amounts to a 60 - 70% or better offroad tire anyway). Additionally, when the rear gets down to 30% remaining tread or less, expect a squirrely ride offroad especially on the shorter wheelbase XR650L... I find I'm replacing Shinko rear 3 to 1 over the front depending on rides (rear, every 2k miles, front 6k miles) but at around $110 for BOTH front and rear on sale at places like BikeBandit, it's hard to go wrong with this nearly perfect tire set for smaller Dual Sport / Adventure bikes such as my modded XR650L... Might also note that I used the heaviest duty tubes I could find with these tires and I am 6' 1" at 230lbs for anyone wondering...

[zatoichi]

Brother, you are quickly becoming my go-to guy for product reviews!! After watching this video, I put the Heidenau K60 Scouts on my BMW R1150GS Adventure -- and couldn't be happier!! Perfect all-around tire. Great on pavement -- actually much better than I expected -- and great off road. THANK

[JetCityHooligan]

I had the tkc80s on my hypermotard and absolutely loved them both on and off road. The rumble goes away after a few hundred miles. Due to the soft compound, they stick extremely well to the road even while leaned way over and obviously hookup great off road. The only bad part is the rear doesn't last long compared to how much they cost, especially the 180 width at $200. Shinko makes a very similar tire for much cheaper, but only up to a 150 width.

[patmacdonald]

Rode a few hundred kilometers on a flat rear Scout on my R1150gs, two up with full kit. It was my first time loaded as such, so assumed the slight softness in the corners was due to that fact. Aside from it's wide ranging capacity, as mentioned in the video, this became another reason to have it as my go-to tire.

[jean-francoisdesrosiers]

The quality of your videos has always been incredible. Big congratulations from Quebec!! JF

[supermick]

I'm running the Mitas e-07 on my Africa Twin and love them. Excellent all round tyre and hammers the Heidenau off road.

[leesuschrist]

I've used a few different Shinko tires on my bike and I have to say, they're really good quality. The 705's are one of the best mostly on road tire out there. Never had a problem with grip on road dry, wet, or cold. I also took them in the gravel a few times and they performed well.

[titaniummechanism]

It's cool to see the Heidenau tires featured here! I had no idea that this company was even known outside of Germany, much less outside of Europe! When I bought my DR350, I swapped the old TKC80 for some fresh regular Heidenau K60. Mostly because I'm cheap, but also a bit because of national pride.

[samuele.marcora]

First I thought, Who is this prepubescent guy? Has he ever ridden a motorbike? But he is actually a great presenter and full of knowledge

[SnickterP]

Just finished up a TKC 80 front and K60 Scout rear on my NC700X. Lasted just bout around 10, 000 miles. Loved the front. Loved the even wear time. Didnt love the K60's sketchiness in the wet. It also squares off when it gets really worn down.

[draconiceon]

I run a K760 on my pitbike and i have to say, the offroad grip is very good and it allows wheelies both on pavement and in the dirt without having to try too hard

[Kergrist]

I chose the k60 scout after watching your review, spot on. Big thanks!👍👍

[louiewatson]

I have the shinko 700 tires on my bike. Very good tire. It performs great on the road and does get a little loose off road but isn't bad. I have a 250.

[Carlp]

I put a set of K60's on my 07 VStrom DL1K at the start of last season, I love these tires ! I've had Bridgestone Trail wings(factory OEM) Pirrelli Scorpions(awesome 100% road tire) and due to a puncture, a metzler Tourance rear(also early end due to a puncture). 16000 Kms on original Bridgestones, 14000 Kms on the Pirrelli on the rear 24000 on the front, 10000 Kms on the metzler rear and so far 7500 on the set of K60's, they still look and perform like brand new ! The K60's blow them all out of the water both on road and off !

[gordonjames]

Ryan you know your tires, i used the k60 scout tires to Argentina, and 80%of bikers that did agree on its longevity and durability. ty Ryan

[spingel]

It's always odd to me that videos like this, reviewing D/S tires, never include the Dunlop D606. It's described as a 90% off-road and 10% on-road tire, but it does both pretty well. I had a pair on a 1985 XL600R and that thing would chug trough anything off-road, like a tractor. The first couple of times that I encountered some soupy GA mud with them, I tried to spin around and play in it, but it would just dig and wheelie. They were a bit noisy on pavement, but handled admirably, all things considered. It even dug through snow and ice well, only getting away from me once, but I was drifting around a field and claim the blame for that one. It never gets mentioned, but the D606 has been one of my favorite D/S tires for 15 years...

[CaptHollister]

Very good review. Well done, sir. I installed Shinkos on my NC750X after the OEM tires were dead by 7000km. I stuck with Honda's brief and installed 009 Ravens sport touring tires. Even though they are 100% street, they can still handle the occasional dirt road. That reflects my riding needs. On the NC, turn-in is a little more abrupt with these and overall the steering is somewhat heavier, but the differences are not radical. If online reviews are to be believed, I can expect a long life from them, . They seem like a well-made, quality product which makes the gentle price that much sweeter.

[TheFlemmo]

I'm riding on tkc80s on mostly pavement with a 650 honda, great grip on every surface, practicly the same speeds through twisties as my sport touring bike with street tires. Ofcourse louder and wears faster, fits my needs anyway since I do not rack up kilometers on both bikes that i could ever wear out a set of tires over two years. Love to have the posibility to take a trip down to the lake via fire roads and still feel in charge. Totally worth it and looks awesome.

[Channel-gmjs]

You are young but you've ridden a lot and you are an expert on your field.