The BEST Adventure Motorcycle Tire - MITAS E-07 - 50/50 road/off-road

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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
  • Learn exactly why Bret finds the MITAS E-07 the best motorcycle tire for every adventure.
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Комментарии • 656

  • @hduquec
    @hduquec 5 лет назад +49

    hi Bret. I’ll like to ask you what tire pressure do you recommend when riding offroad.

    • @BretTkacs
      @BretTkacs 5 лет назад +47

      normally I run the same pressure offroad as on road. 38/42 on the low end 30/36 but that seldom happens

    • @khakimzhanmiras
      @khakimzhanmiras 5 лет назад +6

      This is a trick question. You gotta run just enough pressure to not bend your rims.

    • @norsefalconer
      @norsefalconer 5 лет назад +5

      @@BretTkacs that follows what you say on the video, wanting min contact area and maximum lbs/sq in.

    • @robertrousseaux1059
      @robertrousseaux1059 5 лет назад +1

      One. Can you fix a tire once the cupping starts ( tire pressure change) ? Or replace it? Front
      Second, my tenere has a new heidenau on the back, is it ok if I replace the cupping front to another brand, say the brand you just shown? Wasn't an issue on my KLR but some guys freak out doing it.

    • @BretTkacs
      @BretTkacs 5 лет назад +17

      Mixing is a common practice. Normally a more aggressive front with a tire that will last longer on the rear.
      Once they cup you live with it or replace it

  • @danielstewart7369
    @danielstewart7369 5 лет назад +14

    I've run the Mitas E-07s on my Tiger for the past two years and was always impressed, but with my skill set being less than a tenth of yours it's great to hear you like them as well. As always, great video - Keep them coming!

  • @poprin5194
    @poprin5194 5 лет назад +6

    Used these tyres for three weeks and 4k miles around Morocco on and off road. They are superb tyres. No pressure loss and no damage to any of my cast rims on my standard 1200GS even after hitting some moon crater pot holes and massive boulders. Couldn't recommend them more highly.

  • @RVMasters
    @RVMasters 5 лет назад +4

    He's right! I have these tires and they are awesome. Even his comment on the stiffness of the sidewall is right on! I've had 2 flats on my rear tire, and I have plenty of time to get over long before I feel like I'm riding on my rim. And yes, they are a little harder to put on. But I love them - I ride aggressively on the street and the dirt, and so far it's the best of both worlds.

  • @MrAusadventure
    @MrAusadventure 4 года назад +8

    Along with training, putting these tyres on my V-Strom changed my ability offroad more than anything. I have heaps of confidence on gravel, mud, clay, wet and dry roads, everything I've asked, they've delivered. I've been very surprised by their all round performance. Awesome!

    • @infotechsailor
      @infotechsailor 3 года назад

      How have the mitas held up on your Strom? Putting lots of miles on your vstrom?

    • @MrAusadventure
      @MrAusadventure 3 года назад

      @@infotechsailor They've held up very well! I've gone through 3 sets now and love them! I've just clocked up 100,000km on my Strom and the front E07 has been on there since about 76,000. I don't have one on the rear at the moment though as when I needed a replacement tyre last December, I couldn't get one at all here in Australia due to Covid delays.

    • @rameylewis7730
      @rameylewis7730 3 года назад

      @@MrAusadventure I mounted a rear E-07 Dakar today and a TKC80 front. I just finished a 20 mile ride in the mountains with them. I will scrub them in over the rest of the summer. That rear tire was a pain in the arse to mount. I hope they feel as good as the guy in this video says they feel. You seem to have had good luck with them. My bike is a 2013 Husqvarna TR650 Terra. Thanks for your comment. I took off Dunlop D606(front and rear). Those tires ran great in the mountains here in Northern Idaho.

  • @andrewshaul9156
    @andrewshaul9156 5 лет назад +10

    The perfect tyre for adventure riding is like a unicorn. It's a fairy tale. To expect a tyre to perform like a dirt bike tyre on the trails and a superbike tyre on the bitumen is unrealistic. It's all about compromise and balance. Give up some speed and handling on the bitumen so you can have some grip and handling on the dirt and vice versa. The tyres I got with the R1200GSA (Anakee 3s) were really good on the bitumen but less than useless on dirt. (Also didn't last long thanks to my somewhat agressive riding style). I wanted but couldn't get the E07s so I got the E07+s and have been quite happy with them. Done some fairly gnarly, rocky, muddy slippery rides with them and can't fault their performance on and off road. Just have to modify my on road riding to suit the tyres.
    Bret, once again a great video, really enjoy your work and excellent production quality.

  • @norsefalconer
    @norsefalconer 5 лет назад +17

    I have three channels where I hit the "like" button before I even watch. Mototrek IS one of those three.

    • @norsefalconer
      @norsefalconer 5 лет назад +2

      @Nilsfried Hahaha, make that 4. Ryan and crew are top notch. The other two are lesser known, Forty Times Around, and Mototrek Adventures. The latter has the best vlog on the TAT I've ever watched. The former is about "All things related to motorcycles, camping and adventure," produced by Tim Collins. He's an up and comer, 20k+ followers in roughly a yr.

    • @mikemills5144
      @mikemills5144 5 лет назад +3

      @@norsefalconer Tim is a nice guy too. I have been following him for well over a year and he is much improved. So much great content from Brett, hope to take one of his classes one day.

  • @user-sz2og2pk7b
    @user-sz2og2pk7b 5 лет назад +22

    Let's hope then Mitas are watching this, so they bring them back. I had the E07s as well and loved them. Now they discontinued them and make only E07+, which are ok, but last only as much as TKC80s. Are you listening Mitas? You HAD the best 50-50 tyre, bring it back!

    • @christopherbeneke2242
      @christopherbeneke2242 5 лет назад +1

      Yes, the new E-07+ is not as good. More expensive and doesn't last as long as the old one. I liked the smaller blocks on the old one as well. I don't know what they Mitas are thinking.

  • @robnewman19
    @robnewman19 5 лет назад +16

    I've been telling my friends this for a few years now.. totally agree with your assessment Bret.. these are so much quieter then most of the big block knobbies and unless I plan on riding somewhere with lots of mud, or competing in an offroad event or some such, where something like the MOTOZ Tractionator Adventure would probably be my choice, I tell most riders (when they ask me), don't waste your money on expensive big block knobbies, especially if you are riding 90% pavement.. best of all is the price.. about 30-40% less then the K60 for the win!!!!

  • @bobz1736
    @bobz1736 5 лет назад +12

    I've run these Mitas for 3 years on my Triumph Tiger 800 and agree they are an awesome all round tyre. 😀

    • @grren1782
      @grren1782 5 лет назад

      Oh come on you're on a 100% street bike why

    • @bobz1736
      @bobz1736 5 лет назад

      @@grren1782 - ha ha... cause I live in Thailand and go on roads and the dirt...

    • @grren1782
      @grren1782 5 лет назад

      @@bobz1736 why do you have a tiger.

    • @MrD_2112
      @MrD_2112 5 лет назад

      Apart from the gospel singing, whining and/or whistling sound/noise from these tires, right? ;-)

  • @johncarlson9999
    @johncarlson9999 5 лет назад +15

    You did a great job explaining your bold declaration that the E07 is the best ADV tire.

  • @TheVaporous1
    @TheVaporous1 5 лет назад +32

    Appreciate the fact you weren't sponsored for this.

    • @samehsouissi6986
      @samehsouissi6986 5 лет назад +1

      I'm certain he's sponsored by them. He didn't even test the Shinko 705 which is way better than E07.

    • @MOTOTREK
      @MOTOTREK  5 лет назад +15

      Sorry, Sam. I WISH somebody would give us free tires :) Unfortunately not sponsored.
      MOTOTREK's producer, Tim, runs 705's on his Versys 650 and loves them. We made a video about that bike.

    • @janvanhunks7287
      @janvanhunks7287 4 года назад +1

      Maybe he just bought a pair of E07s and could not get them off the rim so decided to pretend it's a good tyre....

  • @adventuremonkey711
    @adventuremonkey711 5 лет назад +6

    Hi Bret, This is my second season with the Mitas set-up and, yes I agree, this tire is the best 50/50 tire I've ever used. I started with the E-07 for both front and rear and went to Alaska, put close to 7,000km and the set. I now run the same front tire from that trip with the new rear E-07 plus. Now I have about 4,000km on the rear E-07 plus and the front has about 13,000km in total and still is in great shape. (No cupping like other tires I've used)
    Guys looking for a 50/50 high mileage tire, that will handle the heavy loads and still give you all traction and handling...I recommend the Mitas (Dakar) tire that gives you a stiffer sidewall for the heavier loads and rougher terrain.
    The rear E-07 (plus) gives you better traction, but you sacrifice the mileage. I still had awesome traction with the regular rear E-07 in mud and gravel and I felt very confident in the rain as well.
    Glad you did the vid on this tire as I think the name Mitas is still very new but has been around for a while in the dirt Bike world. I've used the Shinko, Continental, and a few others, but this is by far the best 50/50 tire for the big bore bikes. I try to sell this tire to my customers that are planning a long trip or looking for a 50/50 tire.
    But keep it a secret, because every time I go to order a set, they're always on Back Order. Lol
    Thanks again for the video.
    Scott

    • @BretTkacs
      @BretTkacs 5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for the useful feedback

    • @oooyugi
      @oooyugi 2 года назад

      Hi. So E0Z are better on road than Dakar would be ?

  • @bielbills
    @bielbills 5 лет назад +13

    Agreed! Had the E-07's on my Ténéré 660 and now on my F800GS ADV. The best tire money can buy for adventure riding!

    • @CrampedSkyPL
      @CrampedSkyPL 2 года назад

      Old tenere 660? What size of rear tire? i have now 130/70-17 and think about more wide like 140 or 150

  • @MatteoDeGobbi
    @MatteoDeGobbi 5 лет назад +4

    The E-07 in the GS sizes are out-of-the market. Now you can find only the E-07+, with wider knobbies and "rounded" profile.
    If you run a bike sized 90-90 R21 and 150-70 R18 (Africa Twin, KTM 990, KTM 1090R, ....) you can find the front tire E-07 "old style" and the rear one with the new "plus" profile.
    Both E-07 and E-07+ are available in "dakar" compound that is stiffner and more durable.

    • @robnewman19
      @robnewman19 5 лет назад

      yeah, Mitas even mentions running that combo on their website (old and new model) www.mitas-moto.com/en/products/motorcycle--trail--tires/e-07

  • @neilrose6558
    @neilrose6558 3 года назад +2

    Good point about narrow tyre cutting through to the base underneath easier. For years I ran wide mud tyres on my 4wd’s but eventually learnt that a taller tyre with narrow and all terrain profile tackled mud and steep rocky tracks better that the wider mud tyres. It could be aired down too, plus being taller it had more side wall and better protection against cuts and flats. I apply the same thinking to my motorcycle

  • @zemquoi
    @zemquoi 5 лет назад +12

    I have been running these on my 1200GS for about 4 months and I agree that they are one of the best tires I have found. Can confirm that they are extremely hard to mount!

    • @dannymagee8202
      @dannymagee8202 3 года назад

      Kauritmoto TMT (Tyre Mounting Tool) or the knock-off Baja No-Pinch Tyre Tool. No tyre will ever be hard to mount again!

  • @nickcalnephone
    @nickcalnephone 5 лет назад +8

    Yup. He's right again. I have the Dakar version on my Africa twin and it feels great, especially on the trail.

  • @henrydebeer8522
    @henrydebeer8522 4 года назад +6

    I totally agree. We have just bought the E-07 and absolutely love them!

  • @zendebeu
    @zendebeu 5 лет назад +4

    This is the second set I fitted on a GS.
    In the same way the GS is the Swiss army knife of motorcycle, the Mitas are the Swiss army knife of tires. Not ideal in any condition, but a good compromise for everything. I'm not what you'd call a performance rider, and I will probably reach the limits of my skills before I reach the limits of the tires anyway.
    I went for a 1100 km ride last week-end. 300 of which on forest tracks, some jeep trails, and sand or gravel piste, and the rest on twisty back-roads and stretches of highways at 130 km/h. They are just perfect all rounders for that.
    Grip is fine, even under the rain, and don't find them noisy (at speed they may be noisy, the wind and engine noise cover it anyway). They are a bit more "vague" than street tires once you go above 110-120km/h, but nothing drastic.

    • @BretTkacs
      @BretTkacs 5 лет назад +1

      agree with everything you said

  • @vfinch8483
    @vfinch8483 5 лет назад +5

    Good choice, I’ve been running an E07+ on the rear for about 12mos and I’ve been very happy with performance on road and in the slick mud. I’m certainly getting another set when it wears out.

  • @DuaneBentleyKelowna
    @DuaneBentleyKelowna 5 лет назад +3

    Totally agree. I have them on my Africa Twin Adventure Sport... love them on paved or gravel -- dry OR wet and slippery.

  • @ExpeditionaryRanger
    @ExpeditionaryRanger 5 лет назад +6

    Well, now I feel vindicated. Mine arrived in the mail Saturday. After months and months of research in forums, etc; finally settled in the e07’s to replace my stock Trail Wings. Bret putting this video out only days later sure makes me feel that the hesitation on purchase and long internet research hours paid off! Thanks!

    • @BretTkacs
      @BretTkacs 5 лет назад +1

      After the death wings... err... trail wings you will be very happy I'm sure

  • @ShooterMedic1818
    @ShooterMedic1818 5 лет назад +65

    When this guy talks I listen lol. I'll probly end up getting these

    • @wathafish1
      @wathafish1 5 лет назад

      Dont do it. Terrible tyre in wet conditions.

    • @guy.h
      @guy.h 5 лет назад +5

      @@wathafish1 terrible compared to what?

    • @guy.h
      @guy.h 5 лет назад +1

      @@RouteNRide fair enough - personally I have used the K60 Scouts for a couple of years both on & off the road and rate them highly (apart from the howling at speed)

    • @BretTkacs
      @BretTkacs 5 лет назад +12

      @@guy.h If you are happy with the K60 you will love the e07. As I said they are perfectly mediocre in all conditions with a nod in the direction of dirt. I am on my 6th set and ran the K60's for years. The K60 only does one thing better than any other tire... mileage. The K60 is great for long tours where tires are hard to come by. on a side note I prefer the e07 or e07 Dakar over the e07 +

    • @robnewman19
      @robnewman19 5 лет назад +7

      @@wathafish1 any hard compound Adv tire is going to be skittish on wet pavement.. just need to understand and respect the limits of the traction.. i.e. don't push the limits, you'll be fine

  • @sgtunix
    @sgtunix 5 лет назад +8

    I've used front and rear Continental TKC80's on my GS for 5-6 years already. Very happy with traction both on dirt and also even on dry tar. I get about 4000 good km's on the rear (2500 miles), but that's the only disadvantage I can see.

    • @BretTkacs
      @BretTkacs 5 лет назад +4

      The TKC is still the bench mark most tires are compared against. Mileage is its Achilles heal

  • @modsurgeon
    @modsurgeon 5 лет назад +4

    I love having my own opinion validated by someone with way more experience than I have.
    I did go with the Dakar version for the even greater sidewall stiffness. Lots of very sharp rocks in my usual riding areas.

    • @MatheusFerreira-lg3pl
      @MatheusFerreira-lg3pl 2 года назад +2

      Same for me here. I have the Dakar on a so far I love them

    • @andrewpalermo2987
      @andrewpalermo2987 2 года назад +1

      @@MatheusFerreira-lg3pl Hey you two. Does the Dakar version 'sing' too much and/or give you too much shake on pavement? thx for your thoughts

    • @MatheusFerreira-lg3pl
      @MatheusFerreira-lg3pl 2 года назад +1

      @@andrewpalermo2987 hi, no it does not. It’s quiet and won’t give any front wobble, but having said I just changed my tires to a Motoz set, Dual Venture in the front and Rallyz in the rear. The Dakar is great but the rear well has that center line which is made for pavement, it’s is a great 50/50 tire though. But I realized that I needed a more aggressive thread pattern and the Motoz are way better in that sense but they are louder for sure. But at 75 or 85 mph sometimes I get a
      wobble.

    • @andrewpalermo2987
      @andrewpalermo2987 2 года назад +1

      @@MatheusFerreira-lg3pl Awesome thanks!

  • @MrFabianEt
    @MrFabianEt 5 лет назад +23

    I love my Heidenau K60 Scout! Nearly 19000 km on them before I changed to new ones! Maybe I test the Mitas next year :)

    • @VipinMishraProject
      @VipinMishraProject 5 лет назад +2

      19000 kms !! Thats practically eternity! Good for you. :-)

    • @Perkunaz
      @Perkunaz 5 лет назад +2

      I'm using those too and I love em! I'll go for the Mitas next time although I can't see much of a difference to the Heidenaus.

    • @vlastimilklimes8460
      @vlastimilklimes8460 5 лет назад +1

      Hello.
      Yes, Haidenau K60 Scout is an excellent alternative to MITAS.
      but -)))
      Igor Brezovar, made 40142km on one set of MITAS E-07Dakar.
      and yes !! Mr. Brezovar is a crazy man -)))
      facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1244232262361504&set=pb.100003242275749.-2207520000.1556214868.&type=3&theater
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      Wan-Chuan
      KRLESS!!!

    • @dirteater1607
      @dirteater1607 5 лет назад +4

      I've run all 3 (K60, TKC80 and E07) and by far prefer the E07 for the rear tire. Tried them all on my Vstrom and now my Super Tenere. I run the TKC80 for the front, it works better in the sand and mud. The K60 is down right scary on hard packed roads that have some loose gravel on top because of the huge solid block of rubber running down the middle (150 size). The E07 allows the gravel to get into the grooves rather than ride on top of the stones. The TKC80 just doesn't last long enough on the rear and is much louder with more vibes. My current rear E07 has 21,3xx km on it and needs to be replaced very soon. The replacement E07 is in my garage ready to go on 🙂.

    • @underthestarsericlarson8369
      @underthestarsericlarson8369 5 лет назад +2

      I am disappointed with the Mitas, just 8000km out of the rear tire. I will go back to the scouts

  • @pugslyftw8973
    @pugslyftw8973 2 года назад +1

    I can 100% confirm with this review. I've got the non + Dakar versions on my old xtz 750. The 1st 10 miles or so I thought I'd made a big mistake, I had to double check I didn't have a flat tyre as they felt really strange but after that break in period.... wow! They are brilliant on the road and confidence inspiring on the trails in everything except sticky mud or clay! If you want a tyre that still works brilliantly on the road but can handle messing about on green lanes etc on a heavy adv bike, then you won't have any regrets with this tyre. I've done about 2k miles and they are about half done so reasonable. I've previously used more road orientated tyres like tourance and anakees and they are both no better on road and sketchy on anything other than light tracks etc. E07 standard Dakar 10/10 for what I wanted out of a tyre

  • @jamesfairmind2247
    @jamesfairmind2247 Год назад +2

    These came OEM on my 2021 KTM690ER and they have astounding road grip, I have worn all the Hero knobs down on the edges front and rear and at 100 mph + speeds they are dead stable. Off road they grip much better than they look like they should and I have used them in deep mud and been really surprised at their grip. The only thing is the central strip wears out thick too quickly so reduces the off road life. Ironically the plus + version without the central strip will last longer for dual purpose use although probably reduces road only life. I am replacing my OEM at 4k miles with the Non central strip plus+ version.

  • @cdnabn49
    @cdnabn49 3 года назад +1

    Well said sir.
    I have to agree on the Mitas E07.
    I've run them on: a DR650, V-Strom DL650, and my R1150GS and I've run all my bikes on the same types trails and roads with similar results, excellent tires. I still run them and will continue to.

  • @BigPezza
    @BigPezza 4 года назад +7

    they look good i have been runing k60's scouts for years and years managed to go 30 miles on a flat tire and it did not come off the rim

  • @JoshuaHocieniec
    @JoshuaHocieniec 5 лет назад +1

    I ran these for my last set of tires and liked them quite a bit. Inexpensive and super rugged. I got 12k miles from the rear and the front still looks good for twice that.
    I don't get offroad enough to keep running them so I switched to a more street tire, but if I had a big offroad trip planned I'd go back to these.
    Great tire life, great grip, a bit noisier and milage suffers a bit on the road.

  • @ajl9791
    @ajl9791 5 лет назад +2

    I ran E07 Dakar’s cross country, on several bikes...an excellent tire. Spot on review. That being said they’re kinda sketchy in the rain. After those roached out I slapped TKC80’s on and to be honest ... I feel like they’re just as good. The confidence and grip they offer is tough to beat. Downside they’re soft and the tarmac eats em up. Love both tires!

    • @MOTOTREK
      @MOTOTREK  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for the insight!

  • @timobrown4907
    @timobrown4907 5 лет назад +3

    I am using this on my KLR and yes very pleased with its performance

  • @BMRTV
    @BMRTV 5 лет назад +10

    You have absolutely found your calling being the on screen talent.

  • @byrdt6528
    @byrdt6528 5 лет назад +7

    I love the way you break it down fundamentally! You and Fortnine are tied for my very favorite channels on youtube. I can’t wait to come take a class with you some day.

  • @VipinMishraProject
    @VipinMishraProject 5 лет назад +5

    It feels totally awesome to have your choice endorsed by Master Shifu! I love the E 07's and the only time I find them tricky is when I'm in a curve and have the need to brake suddenly. Great video as usual. :-)

  • @skannal
    @skannal 5 лет назад +1

    An old man enduro/dualsport rider once told me don't spend too much time looking for the perfect tire. He said after 4 or 5 tries quit searching and PICK ONE already! Keep what you pick and let that be YOUR tire.
    Also have an extra set on hand in case a last minute big ride/event comes up and your current set are too worn for such an event. The last thing you wanna do is mount whatever is immediately available from a local store and later be scrambling down a loose rocky hill on strange rubber.

  • @sandbeekadventures6878
    @sandbeekadventures6878 5 лет назад +2

    Just went with Mitas 08 with more road bias, next set will be 07. Tks for no frills just your choice, no confusing tradeoffs for comparison purposes. Just a point on the nomenclature of 50/50, etc., which i don't dig, when you cross those puddles they seem pretty much 100% what they are, or sand or whatever. Well done as always, cheers.

  • @WolfDog375
    @WolfDog375 5 лет назад +4

    Yep, I can totaly agree on this. Used to have Mitas E-07 on my previous bike - they were cheap and totaly worth the money. On my bike now i'm riding i have Heidenau K60 scouts, they cost almost twice as the Mitas, but not much better. So going for Mitas again later.

    • @cdnabn49
      @cdnabn49 3 года назад

      any isuues with chunking on the tread?

    • @WolfDog375
      @WolfDog375 3 года назад

      @@cdnabn49 Did not have that issue on the Mitas E-07 but it was a while ago, now they don't make E-07 but make E-07 plus, which probably has some changes in the rubber mixture

  • @towermac1976
    @towermac1976 4 года назад +10

    Would love to hear your thoughts on the E07+

  • @carlofernandel9495
    @carlofernandel9495 5 лет назад +1

    Bret, I agree 100%. I ride on Mitas 07 since 2 years ago, and I think asame as you: the best tire I've ever used.

  • @tirmikj5
    @tirmikj5 5 лет назад +1

    Congratulaions.. one out of a video that brings us the truth about equipment and out of selling strategies.. Thanks again to your crew . hi from İstanbul-Turkey

  • @jameshill5670
    @jameshill5670 5 лет назад +10

    These are great tyres. I have these on my Africa Twin

    • @VipinMishraProject
      @VipinMishraProject 5 лет назад

      Ditto for me. Very happy with the Twin and the E 07's.

  • @offroadtrailrider77
    @offroadtrailrider77 5 лет назад +7

    I have the Continental TKC80 front and the E-07+ on the rear. So far a great combination on the KTM 1090r.

    • @aarongladders
      @aarongladders 5 лет назад

      I used this combo on my 1190R going to Tuk late July 2018 (and then Alaska and then Bella Coola), was great. Had some horrible days weather/rain/mud/whatever that road turned into when it was wet. Only crappy part was when the rear was totally squared off, on the last few 100 km on the Duffy and Sea 2 Sky to Vancouver. No fun looking to die at the end of a trip......Running K60's now (again) and super fun for road but about to do a bunch of BDR's and thinking I should switch back. Oh look the video isn't sponsored.

    • @dirteater1607
      @dirteater1607 5 лет назад

      Same combo for me and my S10.

    • @luckybsd
      @luckybsd 4 года назад

      I am running TKC80 front and E07 rear on my KTM 640 Adventure and great combo i would say. Realy deep mud is showstopper but anywhere else i am able to go without problem and on the road I can do insane angles with nearly touching pegs to asphalt

  • @igolfinoz3410
    @igolfinoz3410 5 лет назад +2

    My shinko 804/805s are going great on the 1250GSA. About 6,000kms on them so far. A very good road tyre for aggressive riding too.

    • @BretTkacs
      @BretTkacs 5 лет назад +1

      I also got exceptional mileage out of the 804/805. it is a good tire

  • @Naes755
    @Naes755 5 лет назад +2

    Got just over 10k KM's out of my E07's and have a good 3-4k more left in them. Once they get down to the second band marks the footprint in the centre does widen out quite a lot. Going to go the Dakar version of the E07's next as they have the same design but don't have the solid centre band when you where them down

  • @frostbitevinnie
    @frostbitevinnie 5 лет назад +1

    Couldn't agree more! Ive got 10k on my E O7's (honda africa twin) and by the look of them Ive got 2k more. Love on and off road on them!

  • @GiorgioPranzo
    @GiorgioPranzo 4 года назад

    Thanks for the great review Bret. I have these tires on my 2014 Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX 1200. Just finished the Washington BDR for a week long off-road trip, no leaks issues. The tires did marvelous. I went down once only, but due to my stupidity (too fast for my own good). Never lost traction in tricky rocky uphill. I have the Dakar version and I'm sure the stiff walls helped prevent side damage issues in some of the hard embedded rock stuff that I put them through. Also, on way back on asphalt they felt stable at highway speeds on curvy roads. All this in the dry. Can't speak to wet traction yet. Really happy with them, and given that they are hard to mount/dismount it just means they are going to force me to keep them on and get more off-road trips done! :-)

  • @pollepost
    @pollepost 5 лет назад +1

    I use these tyres on my Honda Transalp, for road, gravel, woods and light mud. They get me through and home again. :) And the price is ok.

  • @CaptainCrankyMotovlogger
    @CaptainCrankyMotovlogger 5 лет назад

    Thanks for this Bret. Very timely for me. I run Shinko 705s , mostly because i don't want to lose my on road traction, which is also why i chose the wider version of it. I've heard that thinner means better off-road and this explains it very well. A subscriber with the same bike as me (CB500X, mine is stock) recently asked me if I chose the wider or thinner version of the shinko and i told him why I picked the thicker, as I just explained above.
    So this video has me pretty much prepared to try the E-07's next. Over the years I have sought more and more challenges off-road, slowly, as I started old, lol, but I know the Shinkos won't cut it in deep sand or mud and I don't want to limit my exploring because of that. It always seems to be an expensive experiment to me trying new tyres, so having information like this is beyond valuable. Because of the excellent way you explain your reasoning in your videos I am happy to trust your opinion and give it a go. I will also point that subscriber to this video as it answers questions that I couldn't.
    Keep up the great work man!

  • @EverydayBronco-dh8hs
    @EverydayBronco-dh8hs 3 месяца назад +1

    You convinced me, I got a set!

  • @oso_nomada
    @oso_nomada 4 года назад +1

    My fellow PNW rider...Rain + Tarmac= Mitas 7? I ride all year around, 20+F bone dry or pouring torrential rain commutes, I ride. I have a 40 mile commute up I-5...on the way home I occasionally (at least twice a week) take the “Long way” home. Twisty back roads, hairpins and 20mph bends...long fast straights and then farm roads with no traffic. Then on the weekends, most family and friends know I’m out exploring the Coastal Range or Cascades (extreme weather permitting). Right now I’m running Continental TrailAttack3 for their amazing wear and wet grip, but they are a 90/10 tires (street/off-road) and don’t inspire a lot of confidence on the usual Oregon fire road but they work phenomenal in heavy standing water at 65mph. I plan to change, come spring time, to a more aggressive trail tire but I need wet weather traction for the weekly commutes when we get a gusher late spring. My bike is a ‘19 Triumph ScramblerXE 1200...I’m 10k plus miles in 8 months. I swapped out the terrible stock Tourances at 6500 miles early October and have been super pleased with the Contis for the last 3500 miles but again, I’m looking forward to more off road this coming year. I appreciate your videos and your time if you choose to chime in! Ride on my friend🤙🏾

  • @therealtashiro
    @therealtashiro Год назад

    Thanks Bret! Always enjoy all your motorcycle wiseness! 👍🏻🍻🇺🇸

  • @axelmailman
    @axelmailman 5 лет назад +1

    I run these on my Honda XRV750 and i love 'em! Just like you said, they're really good on pavement and off-road 🙂

  • @ridewithgnr2116
    @ridewithgnr2116 5 лет назад

    I have been using Continental TkC80s mainly commuting, but have driven through mushy mud and snow, as well, with better ability than I ever thought possible. Getting close to 4000 miles on them on a 2015 V Strom 650. No bulges or or choppy tread patterns showing up. Good video info, as always, Ya’ll!

  • @c.2119
    @c.2119 2 года назад +1

    I too live in the Northwest, and will be looking at tires for a bit of travel on gravel or logging roads. I ride quit a bit on asphalt, using my f700gs to commute too. As my concern is often not that similar to SoCal tire testers,(wet cold asphalt), I follow your recs more than most. I’d like to see your current tire reviews comparing this tire to the Trailmax Mission.
    Thanks.

  • @deanhunter6206
    @deanhunter6206 4 года назад

    Spot on about these tyres and the benefits of that tough bead and thick side wall. Birdsville track last year, I'd checked my tyres before breaking camp at Deadman's Dune. All good, but a faulty valve ( only spare I needed and didn't have!) later meant I had to ride my fully loaded DR 650 on a flat rear the last 80km to Birdsville. Replaced the valve and pumped it up and carried on.

  • @Bshade51684
    @Bshade51684 5 лет назад +7

    Man I wish this came out a week ago just bought the tires Friday that I had before. Oh well I'll burn through them and grab these next time.

  • @louiebodenstaff6772
    @louiebodenstaff6772 4 года назад

    Currently running a 150/70/18 (R) on my Africa Twin ... good solid tire, just ease off the power going rounf corners on wet tar, otherwise all good!
    Running a 90/90/21 Michelin Anakee Wild on the front, so far this has been a great combo in all conditions.
    (Note: The Mitas E07 (F) was always the "weak-link", the rear is super-capable, the front-end less so, especially in loose sand or mud ... the Michelin fixes that issue. Thanks for another great video Brett!

  • @iowa_alex
    @iowa_alex 5 лет назад +7

    I’ve had 2 sets on my Africa twin, I’ve averaged about 10k on them. Will continue to buy until they stop making them!

    • @cougar2997
      @cougar2997 4 года назад

      I have a new set waiting to go on my ATAS this summer for a long ride planned in August. Glad to get some confirmation that I made the right choice.

    • @toddbenfield6546
      @toddbenfield6546 4 года назад

      What % road/off-road? Thanks!

    • @iowa_alex
      @iowa_alex 4 года назад

      60 pavement- 40 off-road. I commute 5 days a week 40 miles round trip, then any free time is Colorado back country. Averaged at least 1 BDR a year as well

  • @trohan6415
    @trohan6415 3 года назад

    This was one of the very best and informative videos I've seen on RUclips. I already have these tyres on my bike and agree with you 100%. I subscribed after watching this video. A+!

  • @COOLCABMAN
    @COOLCABMAN 5 лет назад +3

    Made my day with some fond memories of the tyre n stick.. Thanx

  • @glencullen6390
    @glencullen6390 5 лет назад +2

    I've got 24000 km on my rear E07 but only got 15000 on the front. Swapped the E07 front to a Shinko 804. 9000 km so far and lots of wear left.

    • @peterdonaldson3030
      @peterdonaldson3030 5 лет назад

      I loved the Mitas E07 on my Africa Twin. Wore it out and tried to go with it again but only able to get E07+. That did not last near as long as EO7. Had a Michelin Anakee Wild and it lasted about as long as the E07+. Just spooned on a Motoz Tractionater ADV. More expensive so hopefully it will live up to high mileage that everyone says they are getting with them. Heading out for a 1,000 mile run next week.

  • @antoineroy5876
    @antoineroy5876 5 лет назад +4

    right on point i was about to search for some good tire good video as alway

  • @AnyMotoUSA
    @AnyMotoUSA 5 лет назад +1

    I think you predicted my next choice of tire on my AT. I ordered them yesterday, glad I made a good choice.

  • @mattwilson1348
    @mattwilson1348 5 лет назад +1

    I currently have these on my Africa Twin and completely agree with your video. However, the one downside for me is that once you have a few K's on them, the center tread line on the rear can be a problem in muddy slippery trails. That's for me anyway, probably lack of skill plays a part but my shinko 805's felt much better in similar conditions.

  • @MindBodySoulOk
    @MindBodySoulOk 4 года назад +1

    I did the tubeless mod with these tires and works great!

  • @jacqalas
    @jacqalas 5 лет назад +3

    Love them! But in South Africa the Mitas is sometimes a bit more expensive than the K60's. At the time of this video mitas is cheaper.The really weird thing for me was I was afraid to go from anakee3 to these because I thought the road noise would be much more but I found anakee3 to be a very loud tyre after fitting the k60's and you said the mitas is even quieter. Will try them next if I can just get the k60's to wear off.

  • @simonthomas5367
    @simonthomas5367 2 года назад

    Your reviews are always so clear and well presented, thanks. Ordered a set today for my old Dominator! Will let you know....

  • @kleiwerper
    @kleiwerper 3 года назад

    Bought a brand new F750GS with the michelin anakee 3... at around 90 kmph it made a lot of noice! Switched those to the Mitas E07 and couldnt be happier. GREAT TIRES!!

  • @LookattheBiggerPic
    @LookattheBiggerPic 5 лет назад +3

    Appreciate the great insight on these, have been curious about these - just finished testing the Metzeler Karoo Streets (practically a track tire on the road - not great off-road and wear out in 2500 miles in the rear), also tested the oddball Kenda Big Block Paver Rear (great on pavement once warm, slightly spooky when cold & wet, better than expected off-road run at 34psi - don't bother even looking at the front KBBP), at the ADV Rally in November, I intended to run the Metzeler Karoo 3 in the front and the Shinko 805 in the rear (experience with both these on other bikes have been really good off-road) - Now that I am hearing such good info about the Mitas E-07, I may hop for those instead - thanks for all the great insight, not found elsewhere!

  • @clyntonmoorcroft6413
    @clyntonmoorcroft6413 5 лет назад +18

    Hi Bret.
    What are your thoughts on the Mitas E07+ tyres? Could you do a review perhaps?

    • @bornasaf8868
      @bornasaf8868 4 года назад +2

      It would be nice 👍

    • @gsaucebeatboxer
      @gsaucebeatboxer 4 года назад +1

      I third this request Bret.

    • @seregamozetmnoga1700
      @seregamozetmnoga1700 4 года назад

      Why review exactly the same tire with even stiffer sidewall. I had a hell of a time stretching them over my rims.

    • @HardwareG33k
      @HardwareG33k 4 года назад +4

      @@seregamozetmnoga1700 mate, it's actually not the same tire! You're probably thinking of the Dakar version of E-07. The newer "E-07+" has a totally different tread pattern with larger blocks.

    • @MediaWork-Digital
      @MediaWork-Digital 4 года назад

      ​@@HardwareG33k I am looking for the actual kg this Dakar Version can take compared to the normal E-07 (which I have and which says 340kg on the tyre) to decide if its worth while to upgrade, ...but I can´t find a concrete number for that. Every source is just vague saying "can take more load". Do you have you any idea?

  • @MrD_2112
    @MrD_2112 5 лет назад

    I think "a little bit of noise" is an understatement. There's a whining and whistling sound/noise from these tires on asphalt roads (more noticeable than other block tires I've had) but if you're only riding on dirt roads they're mediocre on the good side, like Bret says.

  • @exothermal.sprocket
    @exothermal.sprocket 5 лет назад +2

    Tip for easier mounting: if it's sunny in your area, leave them lay in the sun for a couple hours.

    • @danielstewart7369
      @danielstewart7369 5 лет назад +1

      He lives in the northwest... It's never sunny :-)

  • @darylprice3992
    @darylprice3992 5 лет назад +1

    I've used these for the past 3k miles. The front tire does not hold air. If you check the forums, this is a common issue. I loose about 2psi to 5psi per day. The BMW dealer reset the need twice. It seeps air like a whistle.

    • @MM-iw9ky
      @MM-iw9ky 5 лет назад

      Check for molding whiskers between the sidewall and rim. They get trapped and cause this issue. Zero pressure and pop them clear.

  • @vtv8man
    @vtv8man 4 года назад +3

    Can u please do a similar video for the e-07+ ?

  • @AirborneMOC031
    @AirborneMOC031 2 месяца назад

    Might want to define the size of the ride as part of the mission.
    Big difference between that big supertanker ADV/dual sport in this video and something the size of a WR250R or similar 250cc - 450 cc bike doing the same rides.
    I'm in the small bikes group doing dual sport/ADV rides here in the mountains of the Continental Divide in NW Montana/Idaho and SE British Columbia and SW Alberta. Very little mud and sand in this environment, but a lot of hard packed dirt roads and forest service roads that have layers of built up gravel in the corners that the front tire has to deal with.

  • @benjamin1031
    @benjamin1031 5 лет назад +2

    Bret, love the video and without a doubt trust your opinion!! I have even more respect for someone 'in the know" when they poke the bear with a video on tires!! haha LOVE IT!! Maybe next you should do a video on oil! lol

    • @BretTkacs
      @BretTkacs 5 лет назад +2

      oil is a slippery slope to play on :-0

  • @theponderosa3489
    @theponderosa3489 5 лет назад +3

    Well based on your reviews my new set of Mitas arrived yesterday. Looking forward to see how they fare this summer.

    • @sharkeymusic9165
      @sharkeymusic9165 5 лет назад

      @theponderosa how are you liking the E07’s?

    • @theponderosa3489
      @theponderosa3489 5 лет назад

      Well I’ve finally had the chance to put some serious miles on them in order to comment. The first week or so was all fire roads with everything from mud to gravel. In mud I find they handle nicely with no surprises. Sure you’re sliding but they feel like my TKC 80s in that regard. And on loose and hardpack dirt they are outstanding. Deep gravel.....well let’s just say everything I’ve ever ridden sucks in that stuff. I’m now on the road for three weeks fully loaded (1200gsa) with camping gear and the works. On the pavement they have a tendency to wander compared to my Anakee 3 street tires, but you get used to that pretty quick. In the corners they hook up nicely until you really start to push and then they feel a bit loose. But as I said I’ve got my bike loaded. And never did I feel like I was going to wash out. I’ll put about 5000 km on them during this trip so we’ll see how they wear but so far I’m really impressed and will buy them again when they’re toast.

  • @Inacoma989
    @Inacoma989 5 лет назад +1

    I just put a set of these (Dakar version) on my 2017 KTM SAR and I LOVE them on the bike. I was not disappointed at all.

    • @robkcra
      @robkcra 4 года назад

      Hey Incacoma.....
      I would be keenly interested in hearing how difficult it was for you to mount these Dakars!
      Thank you.

    • @Inacoma989
      @Inacoma989 4 года назад +1

      @@robkcra I had the dealer mount them for me as I don't have the tools to mount a bike tire like that.

  • @Rhunyen
    @Rhunyen 5 лет назад +1

    Absolutely awesome tire on my 2013 Tiger 800xc off-road and decent on road. With a fully loaded bike the front however gets VERY vague and squirrely at freeway speeds on rain grooves - fine everywhere else. I’ve found Motoz Tractionator GPS’ give me similar performance off-road, but have better wet and freeway manners and last as long. Still, E-07’s are easier to find and exceptional off-road.

    • @BretTkacs
      @BretTkacs 5 лет назад +1

      Motoz has a lot of fans

  • @szulckrzysztof
    @szulckrzysztof 7 месяцев назад

    I think the same. It is universal tyre for motorbikes. But in offroad I preffer ca.1,5 bar rear and 1,8 bar front.

  • @197SqnATC
    @197SqnATC 5 лет назад +2

    E07s on my tiger - love em

  • @Avensur
    @Avensur Год назад

    Yes indeed, M07 are the ones for my future T700. Awesome 👍

  • @malsadventuresoz
    @malsadventuresoz 5 лет назад +1

    Great videos, thanks for sharing. My experience with the MT-07 is different. They came stock on the 2019 KTM 690R and are diabolical on sand and mud (especially the front). I changed them over in less than 500km's. The are good on the road, and fine on hard packed trails. I'm ruining Golden Tyre Adventures on the 690 now and Motoz RallZ's on the KTM 1290SAR. Cheers.

  • @enriquegonzalez6265
    @enriquegonzalez6265 5 лет назад +1

    Completly agree! I have my RD07 África twin and my Rally Raid CB500x on the E07 dakkars. Amazing off road and great handling on the road for great price.
    I threw away the TKC80 as they are horrible on the road.

  • @d.Cog420
    @d.Cog420 2 года назад

    Just did 4,500 kms around my country on and off road with E07+ front and rear and they were excellent. There was 11mm of depth on rear when new and 7 now so hoping to get 8-10k out of them. Scrambler 1200 XE.

  • @mrcreative6020
    @mrcreative6020 3 года назад

    Thank you. You have answered my question of what tire to put on my 800 GSA BMW. Great review

  • @trekkydelirium-vroom5821
    @trekkydelirium-vroom5821 2 года назад +12

    Hi Mr. Brett, in 2022, do you still consider the mitas E07 to be the best adventure tires?

  • @GeziOlaylarEmreDalgc
    @GeziOlaylarEmreDalgc 5 лет назад +2

    I hit the like button when i watch the intro (:

  • @EslavaxD8
    @EslavaxD8 2 года назад

    I will get them for my T7 when the pirelli ones wear out. Thanks!

  • @themosho9492
    @themosho9492 5 лет назад +2

    Works for me. Purchased! Thanks for the great video.

    • @sharkeymusic9165
      @sharkeymusic9165 5 лет назад

      @grantmoshonas how are you liking the new E07’s?

    • @themosho9492
      @themosho9492 5 лет назад

      @@sharkeymusic9165 Going to be mounting them this week to test them on the WABDR!

    • @themosho9492
      @themosho9492 5 лет назад

      ​@@sharkeymusic9165 Just completed the WABDR and I have to say - they were AMAZING. I ran 38/42 all the way through without any issues but the rear DID wear a little faster than anticipated - but, I ride a 1290 so, can't blame the tires, really.

  • @TheEpicPUG
    @TheEpicPUG 5 лет назад +1

    Just ordered a pair. Thanks Bret!

  • @nrichardson221
    @nrichardson221 5 лет назад +5

    Hey Bret. Great video and thanks. Where are you getting the E-07 in the original version? I can only find the E-07+ for the BMW GS. Do you have any comments on the difference between the original and + versions?

  • @gmac9956
    @gmac9956 5 лет назад +1

    Great rear tire. But I hated the front on my F800GS. I used the E07 rear and E09 front. Found it a great combo for 50/50

  • @mikeblackford994
    @mikeblackford994 5 лет назад +2

    As usual, Brett, premium info.

  • @kenpage7305
    @kenpage7305 5 лет назад +4

    I Like my Heidenau Scout K60s.

  • @markhingst5368
    @markhingst5368 2 года назад

    Looking at the mitas tread pattern and using my same logic from selecting 4wd tyres led me here. Makes perfect sense so looking forward to getting a set on my old Husky TE 510.

  • @twowheelexploration9228
    @twowheelexploration9228 11 месяцев назад

    Great review. I've just fitted an E07 to my Honda SLR 650.