Newby... What are the best dual tires out there?

[Vincent]

Hiya all,
Got the Dakar 2000 delivered last monday. It has got TKC80 tires on at the moment. Pretty much off road orientated, aren't they? I found the bike a bit vibraty at passed 70mh...I will use the bike mainly on the road and occasional green laning... What would be the best tires?
I've got Metzeler enduro 1 on my R65GS and really like them, good grip and not bad at all off road. Would you recommend them for the dakar? Could I keep the TKC80 at the front and fit a Metzeler at the rear? Would that affect the performances?
Many thanks
Vince

 

[Flipfly]

TKC's are the best of both worlds, but if you want something less off road orientated then Metzeler Enduro 3 Saharas would be a good compramise.

Personally I used TKC's and found them fine, handle very well for a knobbly and they are only noisey when new. I now use MT21 Pirelli's as they are a bit more off road orientated.

If ya laning is easy and dry, then anything will work. For road tyres I use Continental Escapes which are frighteningly good and allow you to do things with a 21" front wheel that shoudn't be allowed