Good review and accurate. I have a 24 Transalp 750 and ride on back roads and off road in Ohio. I agree with your assessment, after they brake in, they are quite, excellent on wet or dry pavement. Good off light roading riding on gravel and dirt/sand. As you mentioned I would not use them in heavy sand or mud, but I wouldn't use any 80/20 tire in those conditions. I have 3,400 miles on mine, no noticeable wear, but I doubt I'll get 9,000 miles off them. My tires have no sign of bead flattening, however my tires show wear closer to outer edge of the tread because I ride aggressive on a winding river road with lots of curves, and lean the bike over. I had Dunlop TrailMax Mission tires on my CB500X, they performed OK, but didn't last 4,500 miles when the tread was down to 2/32nds. I replaced them with Michelin Anakee Adventure that are dual compound tires, harder rubber in middle for wear and softer on edges for grip. They preformed better on pavement and gravel/dirt than the Dunlop tires, but they were very noisy at certain speeds. Had them on the bike for 3,200 miles before I totaled it on gravel/dirt road, but I understand some deaf bikers have gotten 11,000 plus miles out of them.
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
Hello 👋 Thank you for the feedback and I am glad you agree with my thoughts 😊 I have thought about the TrailMax & Anakee tyres for my next set, but the feedback on the noise really puts me off. Thank you very much for the info on them 😊 Have you ever used the Continental TKC70s? I’m keen on those.
@Sventy11
24 күн бұрын
I tend to appreciate the stock karoo street tires on and off road. Ive started looking for replacements since i have a little over 2000 miles and the rear is probably about half way worn.
@TyresNTorque
24 күн бұрын
Hello 😊 Thank you very much for your comment. I presume you ride aggressively? 2000 miles doesn’t seem like much to be half worn 🤔 I do think they are a very good set of tyres. I would have certainly had another set. However I have just fitted a set of Continental TKC70s and they are absolutely brilliant so far. I am hoping to do a review on them when I have covered a couple of thousand miles 😊 Hopefully that will be sooner rather than later 😊 Have you got any tyres in mind for when you need new ones?
@Sventy11
24 күн бұрын
@TyresNTorque I don't ride real aggressively, but I weigh about 240 pounds, so rear tires aren't my friend for longevity. That also might be why they seem to do well for me, even in looser materials in the roads. My brother complained about traction one day, and he probably only weighs about 160. I was looking at the battleax tires and some other more aggressive tires, but they're very expensive, and I know they're not going to last long. So I can't decide, really. I am considering selling the TA and maybe moving into a T7 or ATAS, so I might not even have to worry about it 😆
@TyresNTorque
13 күн бұрын
@@Sventy11I guess that won’t help with tyre wear. Ohh no! Why are you thinking about switching? Are you wanting something more off road focused?
@Sventy11
13 күн бұрын
@TyresNTorque I didn't fit the TA well. I'm just shy of 6' tall and I got pretty cramped up on it after a while of riding. I ended up getting a base africa twin last week. Loving it so far. Honestly, it's like a more grown up version of the TA.
@TyresNTorque
13 күн бұрын
@@Sventy11 the AT is a fantastic bike! I just wish they didn’t have the space ship dashboard of buttons on the handle bars. If it was just the Transalp but bigger I would certainly have one. What are the bikes you are most keen on at the moment?
@nirlac
Ай бұрын
I got 7k (km) out of my rear tyre (until 2mm thread depth wear lowest point). Wonder how did you mange to get 60% more.
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
Hello 😊 Thank you for your comment. Do you ride aggressively? Or with a lot of weight on the bike? I guess tyre pressure could also play a part here? Please subscribe 😊
@Ahmedali-re2dh
Ай бұрын
Very good video❤😊
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@GregLanz
Ай бұрын
Thanks for this and perfect timing for me. I have just over 4000 KM on mine so far and will be going on a 3000ish KM ride in a couple weeks and was wondering if I should swap these out before. The tread depth looks to be plenty to me and they've been wearing great so thanks for the extended use review and I should be safe to make the trip without issue. I ordered some Motoz Tractionator's to replace the Mezler's for a bit more grip off-road. On-road I really can't complain about the Metzler's other than some buzzing around 100 km/h from the rear tire but that seems to have faded
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
Morning Greg, I hope this was useful 😊 I would think you should be fine for another 3000 miles if my experience is anything to go by 😊 Hopefully you can enjoy your trip without worrying about them. They age a fantastic set of tyres and I would certainly have another set. I presume you ride off road? Please subscribe if you can, it’s a huge help 😊
@tonyjourneyman1944
Ай бұрын
I've got the Karoos, I like them and they suit the mix of road/gravel road that I do very well. When new, the "hum" from them on the highway was very noticeable. I've got 2000 klms on them now. Like you, I don't see any reason why I wouldn't just buy them again.
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
Hello Tony 👋 They are a fantastic set of tyres 😊 I would certainly buy again and that was my plan. But I do fancy trying a different set. I’m not sure what yet but the Continental TKC70 is the top of the list. There are so many tyres to choose from 🤔😊
@tojj29
Ай бұрын
It's always good to find a tyre that you have confidence in and work for you and your style of riding. I remember having a set of OM tyres on my Tracer 900GT from new. They terrified me in the wet, no confidence in them at all. owners said they changed the tyres and it changed the bike. I just changed the bike, it was too small for me really, and probably should never have gotten it.
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
I agree 😊 Everyone seems to want something slightly different from their tyres and it is certainly personal preference. What tyres did you have on the Tracer? What are you riding now? 😊
@tojj29
Ай бұрын
@@TyresNTorque They were Bridgestone, but not very good ones! I've got a Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE GT now. It's also got Bridgestone (T31's) , and I have to say they've been superb in all weathers. In fact, on the owners forum, a few have tried the T32 upgrades and preferred the T31's. I wont get to change the tyres on this one as the bike has only done 3700 miles from new and I'll be changing it going back to a shaft drive bmw I think
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
Thank you for this 😊 I’ll have a look at these tyres. I have another bike that is in need of some more road focused tyres. How are you finding the Versys? What pushes you back to shaft drive?
@tojj29
Ай бұрын
@@TyresNTorque I'm lazy regards chains 🤦 I miss my beemer too
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
@tojj29 😂😂 I presume you had the big GS?
@johntapley2549
Ай бұрын
I have 2400 miles on my TA fitted with Karoo's. I like them a lot. Very confidence inspiring in the wet. I think they're wearing faster than I would like. I don't think i'll get 9k out of them.
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
Hi John 😊 I’m glad you like them, maybe I was a little optimistic with the 9k mileage? Only one way to find out I guess. Will you be going for another set of Karoo streets when they wear down?
@fraserhine1511
Ай бұрын
I have these on my new Transalp. The drone from the rear is horrendous! I have only done 300 miles and it hasn’t been enjoyable ones. The demo bike I test rode had Dunlops and there was no drone noise. The dealer wouldn’t swap them, so now I have to wait until approx 1000 miles for the drone to disappear. I will probably lose the will to live by that time! Can’t wait to change them to anything else!
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
Ohh no, I’m sorry to hear the droning noise is ruining your rides 😞 Hopefully it disappears like mine did 🙏 I do find it a little strange how some Transalps come with the Metzlers and some with the Dunlops. I presume it is down to whatever is in stock in the factory? 🤔 How are you finding the bike apart from the noise?
@fuhq5121
Ай бұрын
It doesn't disappear. Plus they're shit.
@fraserhine1511
Ай бұрын
@@TyresNTorque Yeah, the sooner the noise goes the better! In 2022 I bought a new Africa Twin Adventure Sports. After owning it for only 9 months I realised just how heavy it was and the myriad of buttons drove me crazy so I never had a "bond" with it. I ended up selling it and waited a while before purchasing the Transalp. I find it to be a great bike. It as exactly what I need and is not cumbersome at all. I also have the white (the best of the 3 colours....) Only Honda extras I had fitted was a centre stand, hand guards, heated grips and a 12V socket. I recently added a Quad Lock, front Pyramid fender extender and the Honda tall screen and deflectors after watching your vlog. Once the tyres are changed I'll have the perfect machine!
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
Hello @fuhq5121 😊 Thank you for your comment, what do you not like about them?
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
That’s partly why I didn’t go for the Africa too, way too many buttons and a little too heavy for what I wanted. The huge control panel ruins the bike for me. The best colour! Good choice 👌😊 Having said that I do like all 3 colours and I would have any. Sounds great! Apart from no engine bars or skid plate it sounds the same as mine 😊 Apart from I haven’t got a centre stand… yet I agree, it is the perfect bike for me too 😊 I certainly haven’t ridden another bike yet which gives me what the Transalp gives me.
@ol11zac21
Ай бұрын
Have you had any experience using mitas eo7 + from the reviews I have seen they seem to be good too.
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
@@ol11zac21 hello Zac 😊 Unfortunately not yet no. They look more off road based than the Karoo streets. Do you ride off road a lot?
@ol11zac21
Ай бұрын
@@TyresNTorque not ride off road at the moment, the mitas eo7 supposed to have great on road grip for dry and rain, also off road grip for a bit more mud lol. My name is Matthew by the way, my sons names are oli and zac. 😎
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
Hi Matthew, sorry, I just guessed it was Zac by your username. This to me is key, being able to find a tyre that works well in the wet and dry on road, but also off road. Which isn’t easy. But I do think the Karoo Streets are fantastic. But I am keen to try other tyres.
@ol11zac21
Ай бұрын
@@TyresNTorque definitely have a look at the reviews on KZitem on the mitas eo7+ there are two versions of them, standard and Dakar
@TyresNTorque
Ай бұрын
I will 😊 Thank you! Are you looking into the Standard or Dakar?
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