Nice video. I've had 5 sets of Anakee Adventure over the course of the last 4 seasons. Done in excess of 45-50.000 kilometers on them. With two different bikes, 2016 BMW 1200GSA and 2019 KTM 1290SAS. I live in Norway and here roads can be rough, whether we talk pavement or gravel/dirt. Anakee is beyond doubt the best dual sport I've had this far. Which is why I was happy the same shoes were on when I switched to 1290 SAS. Have lost count on how many alpine (or Norwegian) hairpins I've done with them. Under all conditions imaginable (except snow). No other tire have made me feel that confident. Even in peg-scraping mode. Returning from Europe last fall I had to swap tires in Germany. Only Conti TKC70 was available there and then. Suffice to say, will never buy those again. TKC70 is not horrible. But AA warms faster, and sticks better. It's back to AA, or try something new. Like Dunlop Trailmax Mission. But the AA is much better value for the money IMHO. Funny, never had any tracking issues. With TKC70 on the other hand, wandering. Very tire pressure sensitive. One should be a notch under recommended I'd say. Pressure quickly goes up when one rides anways. Noise isn't much of an issue if you use earplugs. Comparatively I find them quiet, except for, as you say, when you do cornering in high speed. But even then I can't say it's been bothering me. Mileage have been between 8500 -10.000 kilometers. Very much depending on load, temperature and overall usage/riding. My homepage is filled with various impressions , both on BMW GSA and 1290SAS. Cheers.
Amazing feedback! Thank you so much for taking the time to write that up! A few people have suggested the TKC70, Dunlop Trailmax's etc too so great to hear your experience. I loved the Michelin Road 5's and was blown away by their handling so thought that the Michelin brand for my next tyres would be the place I went to first. Overall, i'm very happy with them. Thanks for watching, and again for your comment!
Doubt you've tried TKC70 Rocks...put 9000 miles on a set and nothing in stock to replace ...had to mount Ankees...can't wait to replace them...garbage in gravel and can't compare in the rain to TKC 70's.
@@steveaustin1820 Beg to differ. And I have TKC70 Rocks /TKC70 front now. I quite fancy the offroad capability of the Rocks, no doubt it is excellent. But for pavement, well, the TKC front is much more sensitive to uneven/rough surfaces. The rear is also noisy on the 1290SAS whilst compared to AA, although the resonance/singing seems to wane a bit as it wears. Done many of the same type of roads on both. IMO AA set is a better allrounder. Different people, different preferences.
I have the Harley version of this tyre on my Pan America they are the best tyres in 30 years I’ve ever had as a OEM tyre and ridden it in all weathers absolutely brilliant.
They are great aren't they?! I managed to munch through mine in 4k miles but that's probably my riding haha. Other than that, awesome tyres. So much confidence in them
These tyres are standard fit on my 2020 V85TT Travel. I've got about 4.5k miles on them, with no complaints so far. I haven't particularly noticed any tramlining - but the Guzzi is basically a piece of agricultural machinery so.. ;-) Excellent in the dry, can be a bit noisy at some speeds, but I wear earplugs 95% of the time so not an issue really. I've been out today on greasy 7degC Welsh roads - very similar to your video. I was taking it easy but had no dodgy moments at all. As you say they won't grip in mud or wet grass - only a full on knobbly will be much good there. I've found them ok on gravel roads. Recently went out on icy [tarmac] mountain roads, and although the TC kicked in a few times when provoked, the tyres actually felt fine even though there wasn't much grip on the surface. (I was taking it very easy of course). The rear is squaring off - so we'll see how long they last. Would definitely fit them again if they keep on gripping like this to the end of their life. 👍
Awesome to hear how you've found them over a longer period! Guzzi made a good choice as a stock tyre! Have to say.. I love the V85TT too... such a great looking machine! Would much rather use them on some decent Welsh roads that these ones though haha! Thanks for watching and safe ride!
I had the Anakee Adv tyres on my Vstrom 1000. Best 80-20 tyre in my humble opinion. Great in wet and dry, with terrific grip in the corners. Highly recommend them to anyone after this type of tyre. Good video mate.
Great work mate, and watching this kind of videos when the temperature outside is -16° celsius doesnt make me less eager to ride my SAS again. On topic, I think I will also get a set of AA this upcoming summer. Stay safe!✌️
Sure thing! This is my old suit, I now have a new version! This is the Halvarssons Vansbro Jacket with matching Wish (I think) trousers. It's a laminated set which was fantastic! Had it for 3 years and loved it! Last year I was made a Halvarssons ambassador through Bikestop.co.uk, so they have supplied me with the new Racken Leather jacket and Rinn trousers, which is proving to be the best gear I've ever worn! Not just saying that because it was given to me! Waterproof, warm and comfortable! AAA rated too which is great. Them giving me the gear was the only reason I changed! The helmet is an Arai Tour X4, and the gloves in this vid are the Gerbing XR12 Heated gloves - superseded by the XR range! Both have been awesome so far. I'll do a proper video in the coming months about all of my riding gear. Hope that helps
Fitting wasn't anywhere near as bad as the STRs. Still tough due to that side wall. Balancing was pretty easy! Yes - they seem to do it less when pressures are just above the suggested. Would make sense why they grab more when they are cold!
Nice review! Any vibrations coming from the tire? I had the Pirelli STR and went bananas on them because of the vibrations. Maybe I am just too sensitive 😂 but would be interesting to hear your experience. Cheers!
They definitely aren't as smooth as the road tyres but I don't feel that many vibrations! The bike vibrates quite a lot so I assume it gets lost in that too if there are any! The STRs when they were new on my old bike felt quite lumpy in comparison
@@SamVBikes tbh Jason @ Hemel quoted me a good price for one plus accessories, but waiting for the SDGT, sadly although it’s the new gen3 engine they didn’t put adaptive cruise control on it- a sports tourer w/o updated cruise, like bmw didn’t put it on their k1600gt, even though their press releases for the new RT demos adaptive cruise on a k1600 mock-up - go figure ….?..
Agreed! I've got a funny feeling this "gen 3" SDGT is just a face-lift plug to keep the market happy and they will bring a completely new one out next year. Adaptive cruise, new semi active WP and full new electronics suite with redesign. I assume its more seeing how the market reacts to see if it's worth investing in it. Shame though!
Got some vids coming out on them in a few weeks. Easy enough to fit once you've done some digging. Programming was piece of cake! The Hex pushes it above cost of the KTM ones but worth it with the options
Thanks for the review mate! I was wondering if these tires have enough grip on asphalt. If they`re good enough for your 1290 they`re gonna do fine on my 1090 too :) subscribed ✌
Nice review! Lots of good input. I see we have similar riding style so I have to ask about another tire. Have you ever tested the TKC-70 tires? Would be interested in what your take on them are compared to these.
Thank you! I haven't tried the TKC70s yet, I think I might give them a try after this. I'm interested in the TKC70 Rocks as it's a slightly more aggressive tyre. Half way between the 70 and the 80!
@@SamVBikes I have used the TKC-70 on my previous bike, a 1250GSA, and really love them. Apart from wet green lanes. They do not offer too much confidence when it gets slippery. Planning on testing the Anakee Adv when the season starts!
Nice! Sounds like a lot of these 80/20 sets. I doubt we will get a lot of confidence off road until we start going for something like the TKC80 or Anakee Wild! I'm planning a set of Wild's for the Adventure Bike Rider Festival in June so will let you know how those are!
great vid, am going through the tyre choice dilema right now on my Africa Twin. do mostly tarmac but want to get into some light off roading, gravel tracks etc. so this vid was really helpful. liked , subscribed and all that stuff. keep up the great work. Tj.
Hi Sam,had these on my 1250GS and found them very good grip wise but 3k and the front tyre was knackered,the outside edge was completely gone and the compound’s seemed to be splitting which made for some interesting handling,enjoying your videos pal especially the giggling when you pin the SAS😂
Hey! Interesting to hear! I'm hoping I get a little more than 3k but there's such mixed reviews on mileage! The average seems to be around 5k for most people. Haha thanks! Normally have to refilm anything I was saying because get distracted!
Very nice review and my experiences are similar on a 2019 SAS. These tires exceed expectations on road, are better than stock on a dry, firm gravel road but not at all suited to the mud. Also watching your video on Road 6 and, having concluded that I won’t be taking this bike off road at all, will continue to look for sticky on-road options.
Thank you! Yes if you're staying on the road, something like the Road 6s are a great option. I think im going to stick with the road tyres until I plan for some mud!
Hi Sam, an interesting blog - I had the Michelin Scorchers on the 1250S Pan American - although they are road based with marginal off road capability they were quite stunning on that bike. I noticed they were developed with H-D for that machine but when you look at the specs they are almost identical and will be considering them when I get to replace the KTMS tyres at whatever point that occurs. I never had road noise from them cornering, in all fairness they just stuck to the road like glue.
Interesting! Not seen much about those before. I know a few manufacturers are developing versions of tyres with the bike manufacturer which I'd be interested to see how they differ. Will give them a look!
Exactly my decision now for my 1190 Adventure. Either the Scorpion Rally STRs or the Michelins or the Mitas E07+. I think Ill start with the Pirellis. Have you already tried the Pirellis or the Mitas on the SAS? And do you have further insights on the Michelins half a year later?
The Scorpions were great but haven't had them on the SAS yet. The E07+ were a choice of mine but a friend had them on his Africa Twin and said they were shocking off road! The Anakees, I got around 4/4.5k miles out of. Loved them but ended up swapping for Michelin Road 6s for an Ireland trip. They are very good though! I'd go for those or the STRs!
@@SamVBikes Hey Sam, thanks for the reply! Im coming from CTA3 and PST 2 and want to go for a little more gravel towards the Alps, Serbia and Croatia. So I believe 90/10 road tires wont cut it anymore. Just had a minor slip on the front tire on a gravel road in the Vosges so wont be mounting the PST, CTA or anything like it again for that. Motovibes also has/had the E07+ on his SAS and spoke favorably about them so Im still a bit unsure. But hey, motorcycle tires dont last forever so in about 6-8 months I will ask myself the same question again :-D
You're welcome! I think any of those three will do you well. They handled well off road in my opinion. The only thing none of them will be good at will be wet grass or mud, but gravel will be easy for them! Enjoy
@@SamVBikes As Im not that experienced offroad I want to start small and do some offroad courses next year. Until then, typical gravel mountain passes and easier gravel stuff, nothing technically challenging really. Just the stuff you dont want to do on more street oriented rubber I suppose. So it should be fine
Nice informative video, I drive like you with my 1250 GSA on the roads of France, Switzerland Italy, I have Michelin Anakee Adventure and I am satisfied with the use I make of them, 90% on the road and 10% off dry roads passable with a big whale of 270 kgs, they are noisy that's a fact, but it decreases over the kilometers, I have another bike, a KTM 690 enduro on which I have Mitas 07, excellent tire on road even wet and on sporty all terrain, but the ktm is 140 kgs, I don't think that the Mitas 07 is suitable for motorcycles weighing 250 kgs with more than 120 hp...
Hello mate. A question for you: do they feel like riding on cobble stone at high speeds? My new anakee adventure after 170kph vibrate so hard that i can hardly see trough my visor.
More of a german problem, but i dont like that they "only" have speedindex V (240km/H), which is below possible top speed. I can forgive that more on the Pirelli STRs as the seem a little bit more offroad oriented.
It is a German problem but I see your point! The Mitas E07+ capped out around 110mph (around 180km/h) I believe which is so low! These are just as good off road as the STRs!
@@SamVBikes Yeah 240 is enough when top speed is 250. But we have to put a sticker in the field of view of the rider with max top speed 240 (M+S winter tires) to be legal. The only tire i know of which can handle at least a little bit offroad and has speedindex W is the Dunlop Mutant.
@@ChrisPuttick I think their model database for the SAS is not up to date. The Michelin Road 6 should meet all regulations including speed index. Anakee Adventure and Wild are also ok if you stay below speed index of tire.
Found them very average ... with a compliant feel.i ride a 2020 SAS Not much confidence for fast road riding. Only tyre for road if you hoke on is Continental road attack 3.
Interesting to hear. I find them more than capable at faster riding. Of course, compared to a completely road focused tyre, these won't be as confidence inspiring, but that's a sacrifice made for the better off-road performance.
Interesting. I’ve found mine to be extremely predictable, grippy, and confidence inspiring on the road. I’ll be trying a few other options going forward and possible my expectations will be revised. But I’ve been impressed with the Anakee Adventure.
@@SamVBikes never owned a bike long enough to replace the stock tires but my buddies all swear by Pirelli Trail IIs.If my 1290 ends up being a keeper, I would go with that option.
Honestly I don't think there is a do everything tyre that I have confidence in. I do have favourites though. For only road use, I'd go for the Michelin Road 5 or Road 6. For 90% road use and the odd, mostly-dry green lane/gravel track, these or the Scorpion Rally STR. If you want anything more than gravel trails like mud etc, you need an actual knobbly tyre to have any proper grip - So a TKC80, Anakee Wild or similar. They handle pretty well on the road too for what they are
This is interesting, as I have heard very negative stuff about the Anakee tire. With some people calling them the "Panickees." Because supposedly they do lousy in rain. And one of the persons who said that is a guy (can't remember his name or channel name) who does European tours through Europe, putting on 10's of thousands of miles per year. Obviously someone with a lot of miles, hours, and trial and errors under his belt. Because excellent wet performance is very important to me, as I ride rain or shine, I have avoided these tires. I wish that tire manufactures released wet tire performance stats of their tires. Because tire material and how it affects grip is important, but the ability of the water to evacuate water is just or more important with you hit some puddles of different sizes. No matter how much grip a tire has, if it can't evacuate water fast enough all the grip in the world won't matter. Currently I have the Avon Trail Riders. Good tires on dry weather. In the rain the rear tire feels very good. No complains what so ever. The front does too, until I hit puddles. Then the front feels a little bit "loose" over puddles.which surprised me since the thread pattern on the Trailriders look really good for evacuating water. And I've ridden them for may be about 700 miles so far. So obviously not much wear, specially for a front tire.
I think the tyres you've heard about are the Anakee 3s. They used to be the stock tyre that came on a GS and a few others but were really bad when it came to the wet weather or cold! They got branded as the Panicky 3s! These are a completely new tyre and have no real connection to the Anakee 3s besides the name! These were really good in the wet, but if you want unrivalled grip in the wet, try some Road 6s. They are fantastic! One of my favourite tyres! I do like the Trail Riders but not really put enough miles on them to give a proper verdict!
had them on a GSA. hated them. super loud. trammels. and nothing great off road either - wander like a road tire. i got rid of them far before they were worn. this intermediate style tire seems to be an all around loser. poor on all surfaces. get a 90-10 and realize big limits off road. or get a 50-50 and realize big limits on road. clunky and a bit scary on the edges in my opinion.
Ahh really? I know a lot of people hated the Anakee 3's that come on most GS's as stock. Not heard a bad word about these new anakee adventures yet. Agree on the limits. Definitely have their limits!
Nice video. I've had 5 sets of Anakee Adventure over the course of the last 4 seasons. Done in excess of 45-50.000 kilometers on them. With two different bikes, 2016 BMW 1200GSA and 2019 KTM 1290SAS. I live in Norway and here roads can be rough, whether we talk pavement or gravel/dirt. Anakee is beyond doubt the best dual sport I've had this far. Which is why I was happy the same shoes were on when I switched to 1290 SAS.
Have lost count on how many alpine (or Norwegian) hairpins I've done with them. Under all conditions imaginable (except snow). No other tire have made me feel that confident. Even in peg-scraping mode. Returning from Europe last fall I had to swap tires in Germany. Only Conti TKC70 was available there and then. Suffice to say, will never buy those again. TKC70 is not horrible. But AA warms faster, and sticks better. It's back to AA, or try something new. Like Dunlop Trailmax Mission. But the AA is much better value for the money IMHO. Funny, never had any tracking issues. With TKC70 on the other hand, wandering. Very tire pressure sensitive. One should be a notch under recommended I'd say. Pressure quickly goes up when one rides anways.
Noise isn't much of an issue if you use earplugs. Comparatively I find them quiet, except for, as you say, when you do cornering in high speed. But even then I can't say it's been bothering me. Mileage have been between 8500 -10.000 kilometers. Very much depending on load, temperature and overall usage/riding. My homepage is filled with various impressions , both on BMW GSA and 1290SAS. Cheers.
Amazing feedback! Thank you so much for taking the time to write that up!
A few people have suggested the TKC70, Dunlop Trailmax's etc too so great to hear your experience.
I loved the Michelin Road 5's and was blown away by their handling so thought that the Michelin brand for my next tyres would be the place I went to first. Overall, i'm very happy with them.
Thanks for watching, and again for your comment!
Doubt you've tried TKC70 Rocks...put 9000 miles on a set and nothing in stock to replace ...had to mount Ankees...can't wait to replace them...garbage in gravel and can't compare in the rain to TKC 70's.
@@steveaustin1820 Beg to differ. And I have TKC70 Rocks /TKC70 front now. I quite fancy the offroad capability of the Rocks, no doubt it is excellent. But for pavement, well, the TKC front is much more sensitive to uneven/rough surfaces. The rear is also noisy on the 1290SAS whilst compared to AA, although the resonance/singing seems to wane a bit as it wears.
Done many of the same type of roads on both. IMO AA set is a better allrounder. Different people, different preferences.
TKCs are on infinite backorder right now, I loved my 70 Rocks but going to try these for the next few miles. Hope you're wrong lol@@steveaustin1820
I have the Harley version of this tyre on my Pan America they are the best tyres in 30 years I’ve ever had as a OEM tyre and ridden it in all weathers absolutely brilliant.
They are great aren't they?! I managed to munch through mine in 4k miles but that's probably my riding haha. Other than that, awesome tyres. So much confidence in them
These tyres are standard fit on my 2020 V85TT Travel. I've got about 4.5k miles on them, with no complaints so far. I haven't particularly noticed any tramlining - but the Guzzi is basically a piece of agricultural machinery so.. ;-) Excellent in the dry, can be a bit noisy at some speeds, but I wear earplugs 95% of the time so not an issue really.
I've been out today on greasy 7degC Welsh roads - very similar to your video. I was taking it easy but had no dodgy moments at all. As you say they won't grip in mud or wet grass - only a full on knobbly will be much good there. I've found them ok on gravel roads. Recently went out on icy [tarmac] mountain roads, and although the TC kicked in a few times when provoked, the tyres actually felt fine even though there wasn't much grip on the surface. (I was taking it very easy of course). The rear is squaring off - so we'll see how long they last.
Would definitely fit them again if they keep on gripping like this to the end of their life. 👍
Awesome to hear how you've found them over a longer period! Guzzi made a good choice as a stock tyre! Have to say.. I love the V85TT too... such a great looking machine!
Would much rather use them on some decent Welsh roads that these ones though haha!
Thanks for watching and safe ride!
I had the Anakee Adv tyres on my Vstrom 1000. Best 80-20 tyre in my humble opinion. Great in wet and dry, with terrific grip in the corners. Highly recommend them to anyone after this type of tyre. Good video mate.
They are fantastic aren't they! Thanks for watching
Great work mate, and watching this kind of videos when the temperature outside is -16° celsius doesnt make me less eager to ride my SAS again.
On topic, I think I will also get a set of AA this upcoming summer.
Stay safe!✌️
Haha! I don't think any amount of heated gear would help -16°!! Thanks for watching and safe riding
Appreciate the tire insights. But do you mind giving a presentation of your riding kit; Helmet, Jacket, Gloves etc. at some point? They look good!
Sure thing! This is my old suit, I now have a new version! This is the Halvarssons Vansbro Jacket with matching Wish (I think) trousers. It's a laminated set which was fantastic! Had it for 3 years and loved it!
Last year I was made a Halvarssons ambassador through Bikestop.co.uk, so they have supplied me with the new Racken Leather jacket and Rinn trousers, which is proving to be the best gear I've ever worn! Not just saying that because it was given to me! Waterproof, warm and comfortable! AAA rated too which is great.
Them giving me the gear was the only reason I changed!
The helmet is an Arai Tour X4, and the gloves in this vid are the Gerbing XR12 Heated gloves - superseded by the XR range! Both have been awesome so far.
I'll do a proper video in the coming months about all of my riding gear.
Hope that helps
Very interesting, how were they to fit and balance? Also have you tried different pressures to help the tramlining.
Fitting wasn't anywhere near as bad as the STRs. Still tough due to that side wall. Balancing was pretty easy! Yes - they seem to do it less when pressures are just above the suggested. Would make sense why they grab more when they are cold!
Hey sam! Nice review. After all the tires you had till this point, what is your favorite?
I'm currently still running a pair of these. All year road riding is the Road 6's. Some light off road but mostly road are these
@@SamVBikes nice. Did you have a chance to test Pirelli tkc70? I had it on my aftrica twin and it was almost the same category as this michelin
I've had the TKC80s and TKC70Rocks. The Rocks seem great but not quite as good on the road as the Anakee Adventures but still great
Nice review! Any vibrations coming from the tire? I had the Pirelli STR and went bananas on them because of the vibrations. Maybe I am just too sensitive 😂 but would be interesting to hear your experience. Cheers!
They definitely aren't as smooth as the road tyres but I don't feel that many vibrations! The bike vibrates quite a lot so I assume it gets lost in that too if there are any! The STRs when they were new on my old bike felt quite lumpy in comparison
Making me want a SAS even more !!
Haha! I should ask KTM for a referral code
@@SamVBikes tbh Jason @ Hemel quoted me a good price for one plus accessories, but waiting for the SDGT, sadly although it’s the new gen3 engine they didn’t put adaptive cruise control on it- a sports tourer w/o updated cruise, like bmw didn’t put it on their k1600gt, even though their press releases for the new RT demos adaptive cruise on a k1600 mock-up - go figure ….?..
Agreed! I've got a funny feeling this "gen 3" SDGT is just a face-lift plug to keep the market happy and they will bring a completely new one out next year. Adaptive cruise, new semi active WP and full new electronics suite with redesign. I assume its more seeing how the market reacts to see if it's worth investing in it. Shame though!
@@SamVBikes just seen your denalis on your insta page. I follow “A Bike Thing” - better priced than RYs oem ktm spots ? Easier to fit ?
Got some vids coming out on them in a few weeks. Easy enough to fit once you've done some digging. Programming was piece of cake! The Hex pushes it above cost of the KTM ones but worth it with the options
Great video. I get the same chuckles every time I ride my 1290 SAR. 😍
Haha thank you! I can't help it, it's too fun!
Thanks for the review mate! I was wondering if these tires have enough grip on asphalt. If they`re good enough for your 1290 they`re gonna do fine on my 1090 too :) subscribed ✌
You're welcome! Thanks for the sub 🙌🏼
Nice review! Lots of good input. I see we have similar riding style so I have to ask about another tire. Have you ever tested the TKC-70 tires? Would be interested in what your take on them are compared to these.
Thank you! I haven't tried the TKC70s yet, I think I might give them a try after this. I'm interested in the TKC70 Rocks as it's a slightly more aggressive tyre. Half way between the 70 and the 80!
@@SamVBikes I have used the TKC-70 on my previous bike, a 1250GSA, and really love them. Apart from wet green lanes. They do not offer too much confidence when it gets slippery. Planning on testing the Anakee Adv when the season starts!
Nice! Sounds like a lot of these 80/20 sets. I doubt we will get a lot of confidence off road until we start going for something like the TKC80 or Anakee Wild! I'm planning a set of Wild's for the Adventure Bike Rider Festival in June so will let you know how those are!
If you can find a set of TKC 70 Rocks in the rear get them...you wont be sorry.
great vid, am going through the tyre choice dilema right now on my Africa Twin. do mostly tarmac but want to get into some light off roading, gravel tracks etc. so this vid was really helpful. liked , subscribed and all that stuff. keep up the great work. Tj.
Thank you! I'm over 4k miles into them and still love them so you'll love them on an AT. Still don't look that worn too! Appreciate the subscribe!
Hi Sam,had these on my 1250GS and found them very good grip wise but 3k and the front tyre was knackered,the outside edge was completely gone and the compound’s seemed to be splitting which made for some interesting handling,enjoying your videos pal especially the giggling when you pin the SAS😂
Hey! Interesting to hear! I'm hoping I get a little more than 3k but there's such mixed reviews on mileage! The average seems to be around 5k for most people. Haha thanks! Normally have to refilm anything I was saying because get distracted!
Very nice review and my experiences are similar on a 2019 SAS. These tires exceed expectations on road, are better than stock on a dry, firm gravel road but not at all suited to the mud. Also watching your video on Road 6 and, having concluded that I won’t be taking this bike off road at all, will continue to look for sticky on-road options.
Thank you! Yes if you're staying on the road, something like the Road 6s are a great option. I think im going to stick with the road tyres until I plan for some mud!
Hi Sam, an interesting blog - I had the Michelin Scorchers on the 1250S Pan American - although they are road based with marginal off road capability they were quite stunning on that bike. I noticed they were developed with H-D for that machine but when you look at the specs they are almost identical and will be considering them when I get to replace the KTMS tyres at whatever point that occurs. I never had road noise from them cornering, in all fairness they just stuck to the road like glue.
Interesting! Not seen much about those before. I know a few manufacturers are developing versions of tyres with the bike manufacturer which I'd be interested to see how they differ. Will give them a look!
Exactly my decision now for my 1190 Adventure. Either the Scorpion Rally STRs or the Michelins or the Mitas E07+. I think Ill start with the Pirellis. Have you already tried the Pirellis or the Mitas on the SAS? And do you have further insights on the Michelins half a year later?
The Scorpions were great but haven't had them on the SAS yet. The E07+ were a choice of mine but a friend had them on his Africa Twin and said they were shocking off road! The Anakees, I got around 4/4.5k miles out of. Loved them but ended up swapping for Michelin Road 6s for an Ireland trip. They are very good though! I'd go for those or the STRs!
@@SamVBikes Hey Sam, thanks for the reply! Im coming from CTA3 and PST 2 and want to go for a little more gravel towards the Alps, Serbia and Croatia. So I believe 90/10 road tires wont cut it anymore. Just had a minor slip on the front tire on a gravel road in the Vosges so wont be mounting the PST, CTA or anything like it again for that. Motovibes also has/had the E07+ on his SAS and spoke favorably about them so Im still a bit unsure. But hey, motorcycle tires dont last forever so in about 6-8 months I will ask myself the same question again :-D
You're welcome! I think any of those three will do you well. They handled well off road in my opinion. The only thing none of them will be good at will be wet grass or mud, but gravel will be easy for them! Enjoy
@@SamVBikes As Im not that experienced offroad I want to start small and do some offroad courses next year. Until then, typical gravel mountain passes and easier gravel stuff, nothing technically challenging really. Just the stuff you dont want to do on more street oriented rubber I suppose. So it should be fine
Lovely video mate 😊 Thanks and ride safe 🫡
Thanks, you too!
Nice informative video, I drive like you with my 1250 GSA on the roads of France, Switzerland Italy, I have Michelin Anakee Adventure and I am satisfied with the use I make of them, 90% on the road and 10% off dry roads passable with a big whale of 270 kgs, they are noisy that's a fact, but it decreases over the kilometers, I have another bike, a KTM 690 enduro on which I have Mitas 07, excellent tire on road even wet and on sporty all terrain, but the ktm is 140 kgs, I don't think that the Mitas 07 is suitable for motorcycles weighing 250 kgs with more than 120 hp...
Hello mate. A question for you: do they feel like riding on cobble stone at high speeds? My new anakee adventure after 170kph vibrate so hard that i can hardly see trough my visor.
No not at all! That sounds like a wheel weight has come off! Worth going to get them rebalanced wherever fitted them
@@SamVBikes ill try a rebalance. You might be right. Thank you.
More of a german problem, but i dont like that they "only" have speedindex V (240km/H), which is below possible top speed. I can forgive that more on the Pirelli STRs as the seem a little bit more offroad oriented.
It is a German problem but I see your point! The Mitas E07+ capped out around 110mph (around 180km/h) I believe which is so low! These are just as good off road as the STRs!
@@SamVBikes Yeah 240 is enough when top speed is 250. But we have to put a sticker in the field of view of the rider with max top speed 240 (M+S winter tires) to be legal.
The only tire i know of which can handle at least a little bit offroad and has speedindex W is the Dunlop Mutant.
Is that the reason Michelin don't own up to having any tyres to fit the 1290SAS? I think I can probably keep the speed down to 240.
@@ChrisPuttick I think their model database for the SAS is not up to date.
The Michelin Road 6 should meet all regulations including speed index.
Anakee Adventure and Wild are also ok if you stay below speed index of tire.
@@Verknechter thanks for the info. But your mention of the Mutants made me go off and read (bad weather) reviews of those and I think I'm sold 😄
Hey there...I just bought my first ADV bike, a Kawasaki KLR, and my BMW riding buddy likes the Anakee's. Thanks for the video!
No problem! Congrats on the new bike!!
Found them very average ... with a compliant feel.i ride a 2020 SAS
Not much confidence for fast road riding. Only tyre for road if you hoke on is Continental road attack 3.
Interesting to hear. I find them more than capable at faster riding. Of course, compared to a completely road focused tyre, these won't be as confidence inspiring, but that's a sacrifice made for the better off-road performance.
Interesting. I’ve found mine to be extremely predictable, grippy, and confidence inspiring on the road. I’ll be trying a few other options going forward and possible my expectations will be revised. But I’ve been impressed with the Anakee Adventure.
Which one do you like more the Scorpion rally STR or the Anakee Adventure when it comes to road or high speed motorway?
Road riding they are very similar, motorway would be the Anakee Adventures. They don't make as much noise and don't vibrate as much
@@SamVBikes Thanks
Are they as noisi as the Pirelli STR and how are the vibrations?
Not quite as loud as the STRs and I didn't notice many vibrations but my bike is quite vibey anyway
What kind of deflector are you using? Thank you
It's from Puig. Not entirely sure which model it is but it's the widest clip on they make. It's great!
Doesn't the GS come standard with those tires? I think you need Rosso 3s on this bike 🤣
I think the GS comes with Anakee 3's which are the older tyre... these are much better! Haha I'm tempted with a proper sticky set for summer!
@@SamVBikes never owned a bike long enough to replace the stock tires but my buddies all swear by Pirelli Trail IIs.If my 1290 ends up being a keeper, I would go with that option.
Haha! I reckon the 1290 will munch through tyres pretty quick so it might be your first! I'll give those a look
Correct....entry tire...some much better out there.
Is this your default "do everything" tire?
Honestly I don't think there is a do everything tyre that I have confidence in. I do have favourites though.
For only road use, I'd go for the Michelin Road 5 or Road 6.
For 90% road use and the odd, mostly-dry green lane/gravel track, these or the Scorpion Rally STR.
If you want anything more than gravel trails like mud etc, you need an actual knobbly tyre to have any proper grip - So a TKC80, Anakee Wild or similar. They handle pretty well on the road too for what they are
@@SamVBikes thank you. you gave all the answers I was looking for.
No problem!
This is interesting, as I have heard very negative stuff about the Anakee tire. With some people calling them the "Panickees." Because supposedly they do lousy in rain. And one of the persons who said that is a guy (can't remember his name or channel name) who does European tours through Europe, putting on 10's of thousands of miles per year. Obviously someone with a lot of miles, hours, and trial and errors under his belt.
Because excellent wet performance is very important to me, as I ride rain or shine, I have avoided these tires. I wish that tire manufactures released wet tire performance stats of their tires. Because tire material and how it affects grip is important, but the ability of the water to evacuate water is just or more important with you hit some puddles of different sizes. No matter how much grip a tire has, if it can't evacuate water fast enough all the grip in the world won't matter.
Currently I have the Avon Trail Riders. Good tires on dry weather. In the rain the rear tire feels very good. No complains what so ever. The front does too, until I hit puddles. Then the front feels a little bit "loose" over puddles.which surprised me since the thread pattern on the Trailriders look really good for evacuating water. And I've ridden them for may be about 700 miles so far. So obviously not much wear, specially for a front tire.
I think the tyres you've heard about are the Anakee 3s. They used to be the stock tyre that came on a GS and a few others but were really bad when it came to the wet weather or cold! They got branded as the Panicky 3s! These are a completely new tyre and have no real connection to the Anakee 3s besides the name!
These were really good in the wet, but if you want unrivalled grip in the wet, try some Road 6s. They are fantastic! One of my favourite tyres! I do like the Trail Riders but not really put enough miles on them to give a proper verdict!
Track = tramline ....good review - probably gonna stick them on a Tiger 900 rally
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had them on a GSA. hated them. super loud. trammels. and nothing great off road either - wander like a road tire. i got rid of them far before they were worn. this intermediate style tire seems to be an all around loser. poor on all surfaces. get a 90-10 and realize big limits off road. or get a 50-50 and realize big limits on road. clunky and a bit scary on the edges in my opinion.
Ahh really? I know a lot of people hated the Anakee 3's that come on most GS's as stock. Not heard a bad word about these new anakee adventures yet. Agree on the limits. Definitely have their limits!
That is exactly what I am finding...even Heideanu K60's better