I just got the same combo - D606 rear and MT21 front for my new-to-me WR250R. Have not put them on just yet. Have you installed and how do you like them. My Trail Wings would slip and slide around on sand and dirt. Kinda felt like riding on snow. Not cool.
That is my next combo. Especially with how the pavement wears the front. I’ve flipped my d606 front even though directional I am 100% going with the d606 again with mt21 front next time
I had D606s front and rear on my DR650 and liked them, now I'm on a DRZ400E and am hating the D606 on the front, I have to run very low tyre pressure to have any confidence on the gravel roads, will be changing to a MT21 as soon as, however the D606 for the rear is always a winner 🏆, great content Josh keep up the great work
Yep found the same on mine, so swapped to Pirelli MT21's and although the noise sounds like the gearbox is screwed they grip in all sorts of conditions including good grip on bitumen on fast corners and great grip in the dirt
I run the D606 under 5 psi with rim locks on the front. I also found the front a little squirrely off-road. Lower tire pressure helps. Predominantly off-road riding. I'll try something different for the front tire next round. D606 on the rear is great. WR 250 R.
The front D606 is evil. I've seen two very good riders crash (front tire wash out on them). They both said it was due the D606. For that reason, When I needed new tires back then, in 2006, I stuck with the MT21 on the front of my DRZ and went to a D606 on the rear. The rear 606 holds up better than the rear MT21.
Go the D606. I have only ever used them, 7 years and 31000km of riding. I’m totally bias towards them for being top notch, but have never tried anything else to compare hahaha.
I may have missed it in the video, but do you have a go to tyre pressure when loaded up on the dirt ? I’m only just getting into the ADV scene on my ktm exc (coming from the enduro world) and have only ever used 13/14psi haha
@@Adon.Y I didn’t mention tyre pressure in this one. I’m pretty lazy with my pressures. Usually I’m on 20 front and back and I just run with it. Can lower them a bit when off-road but I would leave a little extra in the rear if you’re carrying some luggage 👍🏼
I ran them on my DRZ and loved them. Then when it came time for a refresh I couldn’t find them so I bought MT21’s. Loved those two. Now, in 2024 I’m broke due to Bidenomics and I went with the Tusk EMEX T-45’s. Should be here in a day or two and will be riding in 2 weeks
Great review, have been waiting for your feedback since the Cape York trip, Lance is obviously a fan of them, was good to get your feedback, currently running D606/MT21, that seemed to be the internets choice, so far so good.
Good on ya Josh, I'm heading up the Cape on my KLR650 so am very interested in your review, thanks mate 👍🏻I just put the 606 on the back and the pirrelli mt21on the fron5, a bit sketchy on the road but definitely capable off road, I couldn't be happier ✌️😊
Hi josh enjoy watching your videos mate keep them coming my last tyre I tried was a motoz tractionator rallz tyre and yes a good off and on road tyre but now ive recently put a d606 on rear and I would be happy with either tyre but if I had to pick one I'd pick the d606 it seems better off road then the rallz tyre for me the rallz tyre seemed to spin alot easier than the d606 off road other then that pretty much the same safe riding mate
Great tire. Probably my overall favorite, but the price here in the US has gotten ridiculous. I just replaced my 120/90-18 D606 rear with a MotoZ RallZ and the RallZ was $40 cheaper! Will see how it compares.
Hey Josh. Long time watcher, first time commenter ! Being a T7 rider, I started following for the T7 content. I'm currently running a D606 on front. Loved it for the first 1000k's👍 But I found the off-road performance went away quickly as the tyre scolloped from road use. This is probably due to the weight of the T7 more than anything. Pity they're directional. If you could swap rotation to improve wear, I'd by another. I'll be trying the Motoz Dual-venture next. Being a non-directional tyre ( you can swap rotation), i should get better wear out of it🤞Anyway, really enjoy the content. stay safe out there, and keep the vids coming bro👍🤙
Thanks mate I think you are right though, I had the same issue of scalloping with tyres on my T7. The dual venture is a great front tyre also though 👍🏼
A million years ago I bought a 640 Adventure and it came with 908 Rally Raids. They were absolutely terrible on that bike. I wanted narrower tires right off. At the time the 606 was a new option. I got them and never looked back. They grip until they are bald. The front wears terribly and ends up looking like reverse shark teeth at about the halfway point. But they still keep gripping. So I just don't care. They are loud. But friends have gotten all sorts of tires and I have watched them struggle in all sorts of conditions. And the 606 just works for me in Utah. Lots of gravel, packed dirt roads, and sand. Not much mud. And they grip like crazy on the road. I like to carve canyons and these do not really hold me back. The 640 is no powerhouse. So that is part of this. But that describes a ton of bikes in this segment. I do not think they would do well on my 1190, but I could be wrong there too.
i've got a d606 on the rear of my drz that's done 7000km i'm doing some commuting now which is why i left it on to run it right out. so i would say definitely you can take a d606 to 7k km if you want to wear it right down to the limit or even more if you ride gentle. on road the rear will let you know it's at the grip limit by gradually starting to slide it doesn't just let go all of a sudden. so while it isn't a road tyre it is fairly road friendly.. there's better offroad tyres that will only last 1k km and there's better on road tyres that will plant you face first into the ground as soon as you leave the tar. so the d606 does very well at doing both.
Hey josh another fantastic video mate 👍 i have these on my drz 400e and cant fault them absolutely brilliant tyres the d606 when im due il be getting them again 💯 keep up the awesome content dude✔️🥃
I like the 606 because of its on-road characteristics. For me they will lean all the way over to the edge and not slip. I can get the rear to slide under throttle while cornering but its predictable. I think these are fantastic road tires if you want to run a knobby and they do well off road too. Probably not the best off road but on road they are unbeatable.
A useful review mate. Running the 606s on my Himmy here in Enzed. Makes it tractor like off the seal. Agree need to exercise a fair bit of restraint on wet seal. Wearing really well and the rear is never overwhelmed by the 25 HP heh heh. Have just subscribed. Cheers.
I purchased a KLX and it did come with brand new tread and being cheap import lasted under 1000km then i purchased the D606 and wow over 1000Ks and they look brand new still :)
I was thinking of the 606 also for my f650gs to replace my motoz tractionator adventure. I love the motoz but the price of the 606 is a better price. I ride 50/50 road and dirt. What are your thoughts? Thanks
@@gasnxt6805 loved the d606 for the traction off road and it handled well 2 up on the black top 😁👍 my thoughts were off road I wanted the most traction I could get 😉🍺
I've got a DR650 and I run Motoz H/T tractionator on the front, 606 on the rear when I don't have any big trips planned. I'm thinking the Motoz Rallz for the rear. I'll definetly stay with the Motoz for the front. It's great on and off road, durable. Only con would be rain riding on road, and they are loud.
Hey mate I haven’t adjusted the height at all. I’ve bent it outwards a touch for extra space from the case savers. It was a bit annoying to start with but once my boots are worn in it works ok for me.
Front D606 scalloped too fast for me. Running Motoz Dual venture front and D606 rear. If the DV starts to scallop, I can flip it. Prefer the D606 rear to the Motoz adventure?
@@_JoshJB_ DRZ400 setup very similiar to yours. Happy to go a D606 again, just asked as I was thinking of running an Adventure or Rallz rear this time. Appreciate the opinion and will probably stick with the D606 rear.
I have a Drz 400 E but I can't find the size of the rear tire. The sizes on the registration document are: 140/80-18 160/60-17 150/60-17 What size rear tire did you put on?
@@lorenzosirri4582 90/90/21 front and 120/80/18 rear is the standard size that comes on the bike. But I’ve used a 130 and 140 on the rear with no issues.
@_JoshJB_ maybe in Italy the sizes are different. The ones I reported in the previous message are the standard sizes that are reported on the registration document. On the Dunlop website unfortunately there are only the following sizes: 130/90-17 120/90-18 130/90-18
Was not a fan of the 606 front at all. The MT21 is a better combo with the 606 rear. Currently running Metzler 6 days extreme enduro but they are only good for 1250 kms or so.
Gday josh. Well done with this review well spoken. Ivv just bought a 400 and was wondering what plastics kit you have on yours and that headlight. Cheers
I dont rate them at all for any offroad. Long tyre wear means nothing if you're laid up with broken bones due to poor and unpredictable traction. Had them on prevoius bikes and stacked heaps more. My preference is Pirelli Scorpions.
@@Gazzatron51 that’s cool man. Each to their own. I’m yet to try the pirellis but I’ve heard good things. Sometimes I need the long lasting rubber for certain rides.
@@_JoshJB_ lol when you run out of traction and wake up in the ER you will become abundantly aware of the short comings of the choice of hoops that are still fitted to your bent bike beware of the DUDLOP 606 cheers
@@jrcruz6347 if your talking hard enduro Bridgestone E 50 extreme 140/80/18 @ 5 psi How ever depends on weight of bike rider / speed you average etc I ride lite bike /rider including gear @ no more than 180 kg l run E50 extreme with Bridgestone ultra heavy duty tube at 4 psi if the going gets real knarly l go down to 3 psi with 3 rimlocks if you like to ride say in 4th or 5th grear you would obviously run up around 7 psi note the E 50 is a gummy tire All depends on wet/dry bike style of riding you call enduro l would think a soft to intermediate tire sub 10psi pressures ultra tube lv run ultra tubes all around Australia on /off road and extreme enduro l would prefer more traction and less stacks dew to lack of traction so l put up with a bit more rapid wear on tires
Been running Dunlop 606 for years on my Honda CRF250L and Husky 501s. Excellent tire with long life and great traction - it is my "go to" tire.
Good to hear just brought rear 606 and front perreli m21 to try was told best set up. Thanks Josh
Nice combo 👌
I just got the same combo - D606 rear and MT21 front for my new-to-me WR250R. Have not put them on just yet. Have you installed and how do you like them. My Trail Wings would slip and slide around on sand and dirt. Kinda felt like riding on snow. Not cool.
That is my next combo. Especially with how the pavement wears the front. I’ve flipped my d606 front even though directional I am 100% going with the d606 again with mt21 front next time
I had D606s front and rear on my DR650 and liked them, now I'm on a DRZ400E and am hating the D606 on the front, I have to run very low tyre pressure to have any confidence on the gravel roads, will be changing to a MT21 as soon as, however the D606 for the rear is always a winner 🏆, great content Josh keep up the great work
Thanks mate. I found it to be ok but I’d also love to try the MT21. Only hear good things
Yep found the same on mine, so swapped to Pirelli MT21's and although the noise sounds like the gearbox is screwed they grip in all sorts of conditions including good grip on bitumen on fast corners and great grip in the dirt
I have them on the front of my KTM 690 Enduro R. I think I’ll deflate them a bit, because they get kinda squirrely on gravel roads and small rocks.
I run the D606 under 5 psi with rim locks on the front. I also found the front a little squirrely off-road. Lower tire pressure helps. Predominantly off-road riding. I'll try something different for the front tire next round. D606 on the rear is great. WR 250 R.
The front D606 is evil. I've seen two very good riders crash (front tire wash out on them). They both said it was due the D606.
For that reason, When I needed new tires back then, in 2006, I stuck with the MT21 on the front of my DRZ and went to a D606 on the rear. The rear 606 holds up better than the rear MT21.
Go the D606. I have only ever used them, 7 years and 31000km of riding. I’m totally bias towards them for being top notch, but have never tried anything else to compare hahaha.
If it ain’t broke, don’t don’t fix it 😁
I may have missed it in the video, but do you have a go to tyre pressure when loaded up on the dirt ? I’m only just getting into the ADV scene on my ktm exc (coming from the enduro world) and have only ever used 13/14psi haha
@@Adon.Y I didn’t mention tyre pressure in this one. I’m pretty lazy with my pressures. Usually I’m on 20 front and back and I just run with it. Can lower them a bit when off-road but I would leave a little extra in the rear if you’re carrying some luggage 👍🏼
I ran them on my DRZ and loved them. Then when it came time for a refresh I couldn’t find them so I bought MT21’s. Loved those two. Now, in 2024 I’m broke due to Bidenomics and I went with the Tusk EMEX T-45’s. Should be here in a day or two and will be riding in 2 weeks
CRF300L,
MT21 front,
D606 rear,
Perfect combination.
I will definitely be buying another set
Agree, the C21 on the front definitely helps. But hard off road the C18 and C21 on the front are hard to beat
Great review, have been waiting for your feedback since the Cape York trip, Lance is obviously a fan of them, was good to get your feedback, currently running D606/MT21, that seemed to be the internets choice, so far so good.
Yea Lance loves them, it was him who mentioned them to me at first. I’d like to try the mt21. Everyone raves about it.
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Good on ya Josh, I'm heading up the Cape on my KLR650 so am very interested in your review, thanks mate 👍🏻I just put the 606 on the back and the pirrelli mt21on the fron5, a bit sketchy on the road but definitely capable off road, I couldn't be happier ✌️😊
Hi josh enjoy watching your videos mate keep them coming my last tyre I tried was a motoz tractionator rallz tyre and yes a good off and on road tyre but now ive recently put a d606 on rear and I would be happy with either tyre but if I had to pick one I'd pick the d606 it seems better off road then the rallz tyre for me the rallz tyre seemed to spin alot easier than the d606 off road other then that pretty much the same safe riding mate
Thanks mate 👍🏼
On my DRZ400s I love my D606's here in interior Alaska riding. For this bike, they rock!!
Good to hear. 🤙🏼
Great tire. Probably my overall favorite, but the price here in the US has gotten ridiculous. I just replaced my 120/90-18 D606 rear with a MotoZ RallZ and the RallZ was $40 cheaper! Will see how it compares.
I have never had them let me down. They are great tires. I have two new ones waiting in my garage to be put on my CRF300L Rally.
Hey Josh. Long time watcher, first time commenter ! Being a T7 rider, I started following for the T7 content. I'm currently running a D606 on front. Loved it for the first 1000k's👍 But I found the off-road performance went away quickly as the tyre scolloped from road use. This is probably due to the weight of the T7 more than anything. Pity they're directional. If you could swap rotation to improve wear, I'd by another. I'll be trying the Motoz Dual-venture next. Being a non-directional tyre ( you can swap rotation), i should get better wear out of it🤞Anyway, really enjoy the content. stay safe out there, and keep the vids coming bro👍🤙
Thanks mate
I think you are right though, I had the same issue of scalloping with tyres on my T7. The dual venture is a great front tyre also though 👍🏼
A million years ago I bought a 640 Adventure and it came with 908 Rally Raids. They were absolutely terrible on that bike. I wanted narrower tires right off. At the time the 606 was a new option. I got them and never looked back. They grip until they are bald. The front wears terribly and ends up looking like reverse shark teeth at about the halfway point. But they still keep gripping. So I just don't care. They are loud. But friends have gotten all sorts of tires and I have watched them struggle in all sorts of conditions. And the 606 just works for me in Utah. Lots of gravel, packed dirt roads, and sand. Not much mud. And they grip like crazy on the road. I like to carve canyons and these do not really hold me back. The 640 is no powerhouse. So that is part of this. But that describes a ton of bikes in this segment. I do not think they would do well on my 1190, but I could be wrong there too.
i've got a d606 on the rear of my drz that's done 7000km i'm doing some commuting now which is why i left it on to run it right out. so i would say definitely you can take a d606 to 7k km if you want to wear it right down to the limit or even more if you ride gentle.
on road the rear will let you know it's at the grip limit by gradually starting to slide it doesn't just let go all of a sudden. so while it isn't a road tyre it is fairly road friendly.. there's better offroad tyres that will only last 1k km and there's better on road tyres that will plant you face first into the ground as soon as you leave the tar. so the d606 does very well at doing both.
I don't know how old but put them on my DR350 in 1996. Changed my life in the dirt
Nice mate. I guess we can get back at least that far 👍🏼
Hey josh another fantastic video mate 👍 i have these on my drz 400e and cant fault them absolutely brilliant tyres the d606 when im due il be getting them again 💯 keep up the awesome content dude✔️🥃
Thanks mate. Good to hear you like them as well 👍🏼
I like the 606 because of its on-road characteristics. For me they will lean all the way over to the edge and not slip. I can get the rear to slide under throttle while cornering but its predictable. I think these are fantastic road tires if you want to run a knobby and they do well off road too. Probably not the best off road but on road they are unbeatable.
A useful review mate. Running the 606s on my Himmy here in Enzed. Makes it tractor like off the seal. Agree need to exercise a fair bit of restraint on wet seal. Wearing really well and the rear is never overwhelmed by the 25 HP heh heh. Have just subscribed. Cheers.
Thanks legend 🤙🏼
I purchased a KLX and it did come with brand new tread and being cheap import lasted under 1000km then i purchased the D606 and wow over 1000Ks and they look brand new still :)
Thousands more to go to 👍🏼
Can you review the Pirelli MT21, a tyre similar to the D606 but it would be interesting your findings.
have used d606 rear on my old f650gs , put them on the DR650 and the TTR250 and now on the DRZ400 😁 NEED i say more😉😉
keep well Josh 😁🍺
Thanks mate 👍🏼
I was thinking of the 606 also for my f650gs to replace my motoz tractionator adventure. I love the motoz but the price of the 606 is a better price. I ride 50/50 road and dirt. What are your thoughts? Thanks
@@gasnxt6805 loved the d606 for the traction off road and it handled well 2 up on the black top 😁👍 my thoughts were off road I wanted the most traction I could get 😉🍺
@@jefftaswelder9154 awesome 👌 i will give a 606 a go on the rear then. Thanks
I've got a DR650 and I run Motoz H/T tractionator on the front, 606 on the rear when I don't have any big trips planned. I'm thinking the Motoz Rallz for the rear. I'll definetly stay with the Motoz for the front. It's great on and off road, durable. Only con would be rain riding on road, and they are loud.
I have used the ht before. I didn’t mind it actually. I’d prefer the motoz adventure over the rallz though. But both pretty solid. Thanks for watching
I like see u try maxxis tyer .. I use them on my 4wds & have for year's & think they great 4wd tyer
Hopefully someday mate
I’ve got Maxxis on my 4wd too, so far so good 👍🏼
Great review mate. Spot on.
Thanks 👍🏼
im looking to buy a set of tires. the 606 might just be the one? Thanks
Just got a rear tire Michelin Enduro medium tires grips like a mofo curious to try these out they look like would not wear out as fast.
They definitely will last longer mate 👍🏼
Hi Josh,
Question- Have you adjusted your gear lever to accommodate motorcycle boots. Appreciate your feedback.
Cheers
Hey mate
I haven’t adjusted the height at all. I’ve bent it outwards a touch for extra space from the case savers. It was a bit annoying to start with but once my boots are worn in it works ok for me.
Front D606 scalloped too fast for me. Running Motoz Dual venture front and D606 rear. If the DV starts to scallop, I can flip it. Prefer the D606 rear to the Motoz adventure?
What bike was it on?
For off-road grip I prefer the d606 rear. Motoz adventure is a lot harder compound and doesn’t seem be as grippy
@@_JoshJB_ DRZ400 setup very similiar to yours. Happy to go a D606 again, just asked as I was thinking of running an Adventure or Rallz rear this time. Appreciate the opinion and will probably stick with the D606 rear.
I have a Drz 400 E but I can't find the size of the rear tire. The sizes on the registration document are:
140/80-18
160/60-17
150/60-17
What size rear tire did you put on?
@@lorenzosirri4582 90/90/21 front and 120/80/18 rear is the standard size that comes on the bike.
But I’ve used a 130 and 140 on the rear with no issues.
@_JoshJB_ maybe in Italy the sizes are different. The ones I reported in the previous message are the standard sizes that are reported on the registration document. On the Dunlop website unfortunately there are only the following sizes:
130/90-17
120/90-18
130/90-18
@@lorenzosirri4582 I’ve used a 130/90/18 plenty of times. It’s my go to size
I'm jumping straight to the point are they good on the road and will they last ?
You’d have to watch the video to find out 😁
Run the D606 Rear. Great tyre. Motoz Tractionator Enduro ST front.
Nice combo 👍🏼
Motoz Rallz rear and Enduro I/T front.
How much air pressure do you normally run?
Usually 20psi
What pressures do you run in them?
Anywhere between say 25-16 depending on what I’m riding. On or off-road
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what are 605 s?
The 605s are a 50/50 tyre. Not as aggressive for off-road as the 606
Haha tyres. How long was that string....
thickness of your tubes??
I only use UHD tubes. Pretty sure they are 4mm thick.
Was not a fan of the 606 front at all. The MT21 is a better combo with the 606 rear. Currently running Metzler 6 days extreme enduro but they are only good for 1250 kms or so.
Thanks for letting me know mate
I’m yet to try to mt21, hopefully soon enough 👍🏼
Gday josh. Well done with this review well spoken. Ivv just bought a 400 and was wondering what plastics kit you have on yours and that headlight. Cheers
used the 606 for years until tusk came out with the dsport. I will never go back to the 606, the reason is the sidelugs on the 606 suck
I dont rate them at all for any offroad. Long tyre wear means nothing if you're laid up with broken bones due to poor and unpredictable traction. Had them on prevoius bikes and stacked heaps more. My preference is Pirelli Scorpions.
@@Gazzatron51 that’s cool man. Each to their own. I’m yet to try the pirellis but I’ve heard good things. Sometimes I need the long lasting rubber for certain rides.
Great tire. No life in them.
Comparing to what exactly?
I think they offer decent life considering their aggressiveness.
I wouldn't give these to my worst enemy they are the shitest hoops lv ever tried they hold air thats about as good as they get 💩💩💩
Each to their own 🤣
@@_JoshJB_ lol when you run out of traction and wake up in the ER you will become abundantly aware of the short comings of the choice of hoops that are still fitted to your bent bike beware of the DUDLOP 606 cheers
Which one do you recommend for enduro?
@@jrcruz6347 if your talking hard enduro Bridgestone E 50 extreme 140/80/18 @ 5 psi
How ever depends on weight of bike rider / speed you average etc
I ride lite bike /rider including gear @ no more than 180 kg l run E50 extreme with Bridgestone ultra heavy duty tube at 4 psi if the going gets real knarly l go down to 3 psi with 3 rimlocks if you like to ride say in 4th or 5th grear you would obviously run up around 7 psi note the E 50 is a gummy tire
All depends on wet/dry bike style of riding you call enduro
l would think a soft to intermediate tire sub 10psi pressures ultra tube lv run ultra tubes all around Australia on /off road and extreme enduro l would prefer more traction and less stacks dew to lack of traction so l put up with a bit more rapid wear on tires
Haha, glad to find someone else on the comments with the same sentiments. I don't rate them at all offroad.