MotoZ Tractionator GPS review.

[Don T]

I recommend MotoZ Tractionator GPS for your S10 if you often leave the tarmac behind.

Newly mounted in the spring of 2018:


I've been running a set for 25.000 km now (all of 2018). They perform really well on tarmac - both wet and dry - and provide impressive traction on dirt and gravel. Even in mud and sand they wont let you down.
Only down side compared to more street orientated tires is added vibrations - but that is the prise you pay with any similar tire.

This map shows some of the trips I did with the tires during 2018:


I chose the GPS' because of a trip to the UK this summer (here's a link to my RR on advrider), where I wanted to do as much exploring outside the tarmac as possible.




At 25.000 km both front and rear still have plenty of life left. I estimate that they easily will make it to 30.000 km before they reach the wear indicators.

 

[SilverBullet]

That's impressive mileage. Do you have them mounted in the 50/50 or off road direction?

 

[Don T]

That's impressive mileage. Do you have them mounted in the 50/50 or off road direction?

I'm blown away by the mileage - they are mounted in the 50/50 direction.

Previuos mileage on tires on my S10
Bridgestone BW-502 - 17.500 km
Continental TKC 70 - 15.400 km
Michelin Anakee 3 - 21.500 km
Pirelli Scorpion Trail II -10.600 km - replaced because of a puncture.

 

[BWC]

The Motoz were what I was after before I bought a set of the Shinkos. Seems the tread compound in the Motoz tires must be made of unobtanium as they have been listed as out of stock in these parts since last year.
Would still like to try a set as they look like they are a little heavier built tire with a decent tread life.
For both the Motoz and Mitas tires cost wise, a pair of the Shinkos cost what just the rear would be for the other two.
Once the snow leaves testing will commence.

 

[RCinNC]

I'm glad to see a member review of these tires. With the change of the Mitas E07 to the E07 plus, and some less than stellar reports involving decreased longevity, these are next on my list for a touring tire. I'm not an off-pavement guy in general, but I need a tire that will last me for better than the 4-5000 miles that are common with the choices for our bike. The old E07's were perfect for me; I have almost 9000 miles on the set I'm using now, and the rear still isn't dead. If the Tractionators are as good, then they'll be worth the expense. I hate having to change tires during a trip.

 

[HeliMark]

Looking at new tires, and these have been on my radar. They look good as a replacement for the E-07's, performance wise, but at least in the states, a bit more expensive.

 

[Rambler]

I’m 4500miles on a set on 50/50 rotation. Still almost as good as new !

 

[MFP]

I’m 4500miles on a set on 50/50 rotation. Still almost as good as new !

Two quick questions:
How are the Tractionators on the pavement at around town and highway speeds, are there vibrations and tire noise?
What brand tail bag is that on your S10?
It looks like a perfect fit and a decent size.

 

[Rambler]

Two quick questions:
How are the Tractionators on the pavement at around town and highway speeds, are there vibrations and tire noise?
What brand tail bag is that on your S10?
It looks like a perfect fit and a decent size.

1. Tires: As compared to streets - there is that 'knobbies' feel. Vibration and noise not that significant that it is distracting. Little wobble on very slow/crawl speed - which is a given for tires like these. Still very happy with my choice of these tires. I don't miss street tires when riding pavement.

2. Tail Bag: Thats the Nelson Rigg Tail bag - CL-1060-S Sport Tail Bag. This was the 'older' version. Nelson Rigg has since upgraded this bag to CL-1060-ST2 - It has much better strapping system.

(https://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?threads/2017-es-have-bike-will-farkle.22478/page-2#post-339595)

 

[MFP]

1. Tires: As compared to streets - there is that 'knobbies' feel. Vibration and noise not that significant that it is distracting. Little wobble on very slow/crawl speed - which is a given for tires like these. Still very happy with my choice of these tires. I don't miss street tires when riding pavement.

2. Tail Bag: Thats the Nelson Rigg Tail bag - CL-1060-S Sport Tail Bag. This was the 'older' version. Nelson Rigg has since upgraded this bag to CL-1060-ST2 - It has much better strapping system.

(https://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?threads/2017-es-have-bike-will-farkle.22478/page-2#post-339595)

Thanks for the feedback on the tires.
That’s the tail bag for me, is your bag mounted atop the OEM silver tail rack or did you remove it and mount the tail bag atop the black base of the silver tail rack?

 

[Rambler]

Thanks for the feedback on the tires.
That’s the tail bag for me, is your bag mounted atop the OEM silver tail rack or did you remove it and mount the tail bag atop the black base of the silver tail rack?

Mounted on OEM Tail rack - my 2017 ES came with black rack as OEM

 

[MFP]

Mounted on OEM Tail rack - my 2017 ES came with black rack as OEM

Got it, thanks.

 

[Don T]

The Motoz were what I was after before I bought a set of the Shinkos. Seems the tread compound in the Motoz tires must be made of unobtanium as they have been listed as out of stock in these parts since last year.
Would still like to try a set as they look like they are a little heavier built tire with a decent tread life.
For both the Motoz and Mitas tires cost wise, a pair of the Shinkos cost what just the rear would be for the other two.
Once the snow leaves testing will commence.

It seems to me that availability of MotoZ tires is a problem on both sides of the pond.
The big MotoZ seller here in Europe is AdventureSpec. I get my tires from them, and even though they buy huge batches of MotoZ tires, they still manage to run out of stock from time to time.

Maybe the availability of unobtanium for the compound have something to do it
Whatever they use in the compound for the Tractionator GPS it result in a combination of properties that I've never encountered in a tire before.
It's almost magic how they have managed to create a tire with so much grip (especially on wet tarmac compared to other similar types of tires) and at the same time outstanding longevity..?

Here is what MotoZ have to say about their tire tech.

 

[Blind Squirrel]

A quick search shows a rear to be about $200.00 here in the states. If I can get better performance and longer wear, it does not sound like a bad deal. I need to order one up to replace the E07 that I have on there now.

 

[dmulk]

I managed to snap up an extra dakar e07's at the time when they were discontinuing them. Once I wear that one out, I'll definitely consider this as an option.

How do they compare to the Heidenau K60's? It seems those were the tire everyone raved about a few years ago...love for them now seems to be flagging...

 

[RCinNC]

The almost universal complaint I've heard about the Heidenaus was that they were very slippery on wet pavement. I've never ridden on a set, so I can't say for sure, but that one complaint kind of steered me towards the E07's. Now, I heard the same complaint about the Shinko 705's; I've ridden many sets of those and never had that issue. The problem was that a 705 was about a hundred bucks and the K60 was $200.00, and $200 was too much to pay for an experiment. Given the sparse choices for a long distance touring tire, and the sketchy availability of the Motoz tires, I still may end up having to go through with the experiment and try a K60.

 

[KYwoodsrider]

Just ordered s set of the Tractionator GPS to replace the current E07 Dakar front with 13k miles and E07 plus rear.
I really liked the original E07's but it looks like the rear E07 plus is only going to last about 3k to 4k miles.
I debated on Shinko 705's and Conti
TKC 70's but decided on the more expensive GPS.
Rocky Mountain ATV currently has them in stock.

 

[Cycledude]

At 10,000 miles my front Dakar still had lots of life, the rear looked like 1,000 more miles would be about the end. Checked a few days ago and eBay still shows front and rear sets of Dakar’s available for about $300 delivered.

 

[Don T]

How do they compare to the Heidenau K60's? It seems those were the tire everyone raved about a few years ago...love for them now seems to be flagging...

I considered Heidenau K60 but numerous reports (both in forums and from friends) of poor grip on wet tarmac made me look for another option.
I've done a lot of wet weather riding on Tractionator GPS and grip have never been an issue - actually I find it very similar to what I experienced with the Anakee III I was running previously.

 

[ballisticexchris]

I can't wait to mount my Anakee Wilds!! My goal is to get a tire that will have great traction on the dirt and last at least between 3000 mile oil changes. In reality as long as the tire is safe, then mileage longevity is no big deal.