Tenman
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I can smell a tire blind folded and tell if a tire is good for safety and braking
A blind folded test ride...I'd pay money to watch that test.I can smell a tire blind folded and tell if a tire is good for safety and braking
I was a huge fan of the E-07I sure miss the original Mitas E07 (non-Dakar in my case). It was excellent on wet and dry pavement and very good on gravel roads. I got 8K miles on the rear. I only got 5K miles on the E07+.
The MotoZ Tractionator got good mileage (12K miles), but it "stepped out" on wet pavement.
Now I am trying the K60 (only 1K so far). I've heard the longevity is good, but I am concerned about wet pavement traction due to other people's reports.
The original E07 could rail corners on wet pavement! I would pay top $$ to get another set!
Steve the tire on the right is clearly a Dakar version. Tire on left doesn't appear to be a Dakar (no yellow stripe) so that could explain the lower mileage.I have an update on my E-07+ tire experience.
This is my first E-07+ on the right with 10,300 miles on it.
On the left is the second E-07+ that was on the 2017 when I rode solo to Arizona and Big Bend. It has just under 6,000 miles.
It doesn't seem to be holding up ever well.
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I had forgotten about that, your right.Steve the tire on the right is clearly a Dakar version. Tire on left doesn't appear to be a Dakar (no yellow stripe) so that could explain the lower mileage.
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I've got a new K60 on the rear. Really hating it. Ran the K60 for years and was fine, but after getting used to the E-07 Dakar, it points out just how sub-par the K60 really is. With that prominent solid center line it doens't grip on the straight gravel/dirt roads like the E-07. Most noticeable on the steep road near my house. And it is absolute crap for grip in a powerslide. Lean the bike over and grab some throttle and it feels like a slick back there. Lots of throttle control practice. I'm absolutely hating having the K60 on the bike again.I was a huge fan of the E-07
I ran a lot of K60 but never was a fan. Felt dangerous on wet roads.
In all the years and bikes I ran the E-07 Dakars I never once had a puncture. Damn, I miss that tire.From Mitas website:
DAKAR (Yellow stripe): Tyre with a stronger carcass and higher puncture resistance. Suitable for higher loads, longer adventure trips and extreme conditions.
ChrisI'm blown away at how many miles guys are squeezing out of a motorcycle tire. I consider anything over 5,000 miles fantastic.
That’s why you don’t run off road tires on a street bike. lolI'm blown away at how many miles guys are squeezing out of a motorcycle tire. I consider anything over 5,000 miles fantastic.
Even with 100% street tires I only get maximum of about 5,000 miles before they are worn to the wear bars. I always get the softest compound I can find. I'm all about the traction.That’s why you don’t run off road tires on a street bike. lol
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HiI sure miss the original Mitas E07 (non-Dakar in my case). It was excellent on wet and dry pavement and very good on gravel roads. I got 8K miles on the rear. I only got 5K miles on the E07+.
The MotoZ Tractionator got good mileage (12K miles), but it "stepped out" on wet pavement.
Now I am trying the K60 (only 1K so far). I've heard the longevity is good, but I am concerned about wet pavement traction due to other people's reports.
The original E07 could rail corners on wet pavement! I would pay top $$ to get another set!
Well shoot. I have a brand new pair of K60's on the bike now with a trip planned to rainy Vancouver Island. Riding 2-up with my girlfriend. I'll take it easy. Thanks for the heads up.Hi
I rode the K60 on a Central America trip , 25000 km or 16000 miles on it
long life but not safe on wet , and it's worst and worst with the mileage ......
Only one set , never a second one
I prefer the E07 , and E07+ , much safer on wet , but not as long on the mileage
Chris