Dual sport tyres - Pirelli MT60

[goingslowly]

Just fitted Pirelli MT60's. Keen on doing some "real" off road riding. Initially wanted to fit the Scorpian Trails but due to stock issues and the "strong" recommendation from the Pirelli rep I decided on these. And there were cheaper - R3600 for the set. I am certainly not the best to give a report on tires, no desire what so ever to get my knee to touch the road, but am quite happy with these. Once the protective layer was gone they stuck to the road. No problems experianced on different road surfaces and gravel.

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[ryc]

Which tyres did you have previously?
Would love a comparison once you have taken these offroad.

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[goingslowly]

Hi ryc, prevoius tyres were the OEM Metzeler Roadtec.

Did some gravel roads last week. As long as I stood up, looked up,and opened up the ride was great. But the first time I remained seated and speed was to slow (30-40km\h). The most frightening experiance with the bike moving around so much, handelbars shaking and expecting to crash any moment. Doing 60-80 while standing was a breeze. Having said that, I did not go through tight corners or lots of thick sand and is not quite ready to start drifting around corners.

As far as i'm concerned the tyres work great on and off road.

[ryc]

Are you going to add some protection on the bike for those inevitable "oopsies" on gravel?

[goingslowly]

One thing I want to add is a skid plate. Still in two minds about crash bars. Might add some later but at least have insurance for some "peace of mind".

[seanmc]

saw stuff about a steel kick plate, not sure if it was on this forum or the UK one but it did look good

[seanmc]

sorry it was a link to a site which is
www.bs-motoparts.com/

[Cronos]

Apr 8, 2014 12:20:01 GMT 2 goingslowly said:

One thing I want to add is a skid plate. Still in two minds about crash bars. Might add some later but at least have insurance for some "peace of mind".

Just be careful and make sure your insurance covers "off road" use, as most don't unless specified.

[davian]

Hi goingslowly, How are the MT60's doing? I am in the same place you were awhile ago, wanting tyres that are more offroad. I have been tempted to put Michelin Anakees on but will have to raise front fender to fit oversize tyre. It can be done but why do the alteration when MT60 fits with no problem?

[goingslowly]

In case someone wondered, I only got about 6000k's on the rear MT60. Very bad in my books. On the other hand I never felt it was loosing grip - bearing in mind I don't put my knee on the black stuff. Did a bit of off road riding and also the experiance was good. Guy on the F800 behind me complained the my "road" bike kicked up a lot more dust and rocks than any of the adventure BM's!

Front still have some life in it, probably another 2k. I replace the rear with a Mitas E-07. Have not yet had a change to take it off road again.

[murray]

Well from what i have heard from other fellows with Dual sport bikes and tyres, thats seems about right as far as mileage is concerned. Although not doing any off-road with mine, and getting about 22,000 on my Metzeler Z8's, I think that would hurt a little

[daves]

I was looking for Heidenau K60's for my NC but could not get one to fit the front size. I have them on my 1150GS and are very happy. Also got the Pirelli on the front now and am happy with the roadholding. I must still do the rear.

[neil700]

I put a set of Pirielli GT's on mine and am very happy with them. Have done 5500km so far and almost no wear and they stick like Shiza to a blanket .... Also like tHe Michelin PR4's.