28.10.2015 from | Note 4.2 |
(3,000 km driven) | |
- Grip in dry conditions
- Braking in dry conditions
- Grip in wet conditions
- Braking in wet conditions
- Grip in snow
- Driving comfort
- Internal noise level
- Tyre wear
- Fuel consumption
Tyre size and vehicle make
120 / 90 21 S
Yamaha Xt660Z
Result: Would you buy again? Definitely
Comment:
Observations based on dual purpose requirements.
Similar/identical characteristics to the Mitchelin T63 but better wear. You consciously brake less with the front brake to preserve tyre life with knobblies. That said I don't have ABS which would eat the tyres more than manual braking.
Bike Falls into corners less with these tyres, probably the rounded profile, but is a good thing
More street oriented than the Pirelli MT20 with significantly better tyre life.
Similar characteristics to the Golden Tyre Gt200/Gt205 more expensive but more road orientated and no difference in the rear tyre at all.
Best all round front tyre I have found so far, but the rear has competition in the Mitas E10. although I have not tried their front yet
Rear compared to the Mitas E10 -TKC80 has a much softer side wall, so tyre pressure is more important, and they are easier to mount on a wheel than the Mitas, much easier.
Fuel consumption goes down pretty much in line with all knobblies compared to a road tyre.