[This Big Road Trip]

It is rear only for the Rocks.

Thanks, I just saw on their website ".. Aggressive TKC 70 Rocks can be combined with a standard TKC 70 or TKC 80 Twinduro front tyre depending on your specific needs .."

It looks like the 70 might be good for the first part of my trip. And the 70 Rocks after that.

For anyone looking at difference between Continental options. There's this:

 

[africatwintango]

I've used TKC 80s on my RD07 and loved them, in all conditions from muddy high mountains to Bucharest gridlock traffic. On my last 8.5k km road trip last June on my CRF1000 ATAS, I fitted TKC70's & again, fabulous especially given the ridiculous load I added. For this spring, I will do a 5k km trip to Georgia, Armenia & Turkiye & after a morning of research, I will probably opt for TKC Rocks rear, & TKC 70 standard front. PS, I've just learned, that it's not smart to use heavy-duty inner tubes of going over 80kmh as they self-destruct, I read. Didnt know that, so will bring a spare set of regular tubes as well as the originals.

 

[Hood]

I've used TKC 80s on my RD07 and loved them, in all conditions from muddy high mountains to Bucharest gridlock traffic. On my last 8.5k km road trip last June on my CRF1000 ATAS, I fitted TKC70's & again, fabulous especially given the ridiculous load I added. For this spring, I will do a 5k km trip to Georgia, Armenia & Turkiye & after a morning of research, I will probably opt for TKC Rocks rear, & TKC 70 standard front. PS, I've just learned, that it's not smart to use heavy-duty inner tubes of going over 80kmh as they self-destruct, I read. Didnt know that, so will bring a spare set of regular tubes as well as the originals.

I love the TKC 70 Rocks rear, sadly I can't get much more than 2400 - 2500 miles (3860- 4023km) out of them. Last time I went for a standard TKC 70 rear, it seems to be lasting longer but it is not nearly as good as the Rocks on road never mind on the little dirt I do. I think the Rocks will be going on next time even though I can't get them to last.

 

[208maverick]

I'm swapping a pair of MotoZ Tractionator GPS on this coming week. Will report back with thoughts.

 

[1 Wheel Drive]

Be interested to hear what you think. I have MotoZ Tractionators on my Husky 701 enduro. I like them on that bike, but it is much more of a dirt bike than the hefty Africa Twin. And my AT is a lighter 2017 non-DCT, so “only” a bit over 500 lbs.

 

[208maverick]

I'll let you know. I've got one buddy that rides these on his Buell Ulysses that loves them.

 

[208maverick]

The only real downside I've read on the Tractionator GPS has been there have been a fair number of folks reporting fairly serious cracking in the tread of some of the tires, with that being most prevalent on the bigger/heavier adventure bikes. That problem seems less common now, so hopefully that issue has been addressed.

 

[This Big Road Trip]

Be interested to hear what you think.

The only real downside I've read on the Tractionator GPS has been there have been a fair number of folks reporting fairly serious cracking in the tread of some of the tires

I have had them on my ATAS from BC, Canada to Lima, Peru. I swapped the rear outdoor a new one there. Still plenty of life left but the price and availability after Lima meant to was both time and cost efficient to throw one on when I had the chance.

They seem fine, on road and off road, although, we are two up with mosko moto panniers and a top box - so not exactly light and our off road has been mainly unpaved dirt / gravel roads and a little mud and sand (not great in those but no surprise there, especially given our weight).

I liked them enough to buy them again - I have the GPS in 50/50 rather then their 'Mainly Off Road' orientation (you get that tire mounting choice).

Certainly no cracking or any other quality issues. They look nice too.

 

[lt2694]

Friends of mine are using Pirelli Scorpion Rally on the T700 and they're very happy about it (except for wet or grass surfaces).

Also, my Honda dealer has them mounted on the test-drive AT (sssh, don't tell Honda about that).

I'm doing more asphalt so I think I'll try the Michelin Anakee, Dunlop Trailmax (had Dunlop on the MT-07 and loved them!)

The AX-41 I had now seems to be good tire, not the best on offroad but really good on.

The AZ-41 is good on the pavement but sucks at anything more than a county gravel road.

 

[wags]

A year ago or 3,400 miles (5471km) I put on my 2022 Africa Twin Standard manual Motoz Tractionator GPS tires. They've really come into there own when it comes to my thoughts. A great across the country highway tire, in the twisties even when wet, in gravel, light mud, but forget it if you're in deep sand because you're going down! But overall these tires have excellent manners in what ever conditions you experience!

No regrets with these tires, period. I like them so much I'm seriously contemplating adding them to my 22 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE. I basically do the same type of riding with it as well. Yes, I've read the far & few in between stories of tires cracking. That basically goes for all brands of quality tires. Always a turd in the bunch it seems. Here's a couple pictures of when I first added them new 1 year ago. They don't look much different today. Amazing the longevity miles you get out of them, but also how well yet they stick to dry/wet pavement.

 

[Trek Moto]

I have Tractionator GPS on my 2017 and they currently have a tick over 9,000 miles on them with probably 1,000 miles life left on the rear and probably a couple thousand more than that remaining on the front. On the pavement and dirt roads that I ride they've been great and I wouldn't hesitate to mount a new set when these are worn completely.