Tires for Tenere

[JTWY]

Howdy guys ,
In about a month or so I will be installing a set of these tires for my Yamaha Super Tenere ( Heidenau K60 Scout Dual Sport Tires for BMW R1200GS, R1200GSA, & F800GS by Adventure Designs ) . I've heard a lot of great things about them , so I'm going to try them out . We still have a lot of snow and ice around here in Wyoming , so I plan on installing these tires before riding season kicks in. I will let you know how they preform after I get them on and try them out. I also plan on installing an ALT-Rider Skid plate before riding season.
If any of you have tried out these tires , let me know how you like them.

JT

 

[Karson]

One of the best, if not the best, 50/50 tires out there for big ADV bikes. There's likely a hundered (or more) threads of people confirming this between here and ADVrider. The Mitas' are up and coming, but not fully vetted like the k60's are, IMO.

Sure, a TKC80 or Big Block will be better on 100% off road mayhem, or an Anakee 3 on 100% pavement. So, if you're intending to ride the bike solely for either of those extremes, then perhaps look elsewhere.

If you understand and keep in mind that these give up a little on both ends of the riding spectrum, and ride accordingly where conditions would likely push or exceed the limits of these tires, you'll be all smiles.

 

[snakebitten]

The tire Yamaha should mount on them from the factory. Would make a far more accurate representation of the bike on the Showroom floor.

 

[~TABASCO~]

That's all I run and have for the last 20K miles... excellent tire for this machine and last like iron ! I cant foresee any tire im going to switch to other than the K60.....

 

[snakebitten]

Jaxon, you won't melt a knobby even if Santa brought it to ya?

 

[HoebSTer]

Sounds like Santa Snake may have something for Jaxon ::015::

 

[HoebSTer]

JTWY, WIth your question, it appears you haven't scoured our forum yet for your answer. If you are a vendor, should this video go into the Vendor section? It appears like you are selling us on this tire.

 

[snakebitten]

I just couldn't resist HoebSTer. He being a dealer of Kenda AND a Tenere off-road junkie. A big fat soft sticky FREE knobby would be like smack to an off-road addict.

Damn the lifespan of it! Just go melt it.

 

[greg the pole]

One of the best, if not the best, 50/50 tires out there for big ADV bikes. There's likely a hundered (or more) threads of people confirming this between here and ADVrider. The Mitas' are up and coming, but not fully vetted like the k60's are, IMO.

Sure, a TKC80 or Big Block will be better on 100% off road mayhem, or an Anakee 3 on 100% pavement. So, if you're intending to ride the bike solely for either of those extremes, then perhaps look elsewhere.

If you understand and keep in mind that these give up a little on both ends of the riding spectrum, and ride accordingly where conditions would likely push or exceed the limits of these tires, you'll be all smiles.

k60 good, mitas unobtainable, but better than the k60.
Get the k60, more mitas for me ::015::

 

[Old Blue]

Where is a good place to buy the K60s for the Tenere? I'm needing a set pretty soon.

 

[tomatocity]

Jaxon at RideOnAdv http://rideonadv.com/ He is in your Texas backyard.

 

[Old Blue]

Thanks, Tomatocity!

 

[dcstrom]

Just took off a K60 at 12,000 miles

http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=5583.465

 

[JTWY]

JTWY, WIth your question, it appears you haven't scoured our forum yet for your answer. If you are a vendor, should this video go into the Vendor section? It appears like you are selling us on this tire.

What the hell are you talking about ? I don't sell tires , I don't sell motorcycles or motorcycle accessories , and I don't work for anyone who does . I was simply asking the guys if they've used these tires on there YST's , because I plan on trying them on mine . Man , some people ........

 

[JTWY]

Where is a good place to buy the K60s for the Tenere? I'm needing a set pretty soon.

No one in town sells them , so I'm gonna order mine from Revzilla.com because they offer free shipping on all orders over $39.00 . I'm also going to order a Saddle men Adventure Tract Seat and Skid plate at the same time .

JT

 

[JTWY]

Thanks for all the great input on these K60's , you guy sold me on them . Sorry it took so long to reply , I forgot to check off the " Notify me of replies " box when I posted this topic .
Spring is right around the corner , can't wait . Hope you guys have a Safe and Awesome riding season .


JT

 

[Juan Valderrama]

http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=8284.0
Karoo 3


I have placed an update on the Karoo 3. Great tire.

Juan Valderrama
XT1200Z
Broadcasting from Bogotá - Colombia.