I drove 1500 miles with the new TKC 70's and I want to share my experiences with them. Because it's more off road (60% on road and 40% off road) than the trial attacks (20% off road)I expected a different kind of riding experience. The first 200 miles, in my opinion, I got the feeling that I drove a different bike.
The TKC 70 is designed for light to medium off. I had both TKC-70 and -80 front & rear on my 2015 R1200GS. I liked the TKC-70.
The front tire developed cupping/scalloping, which was even all around, and I never felt it while riding. On pavement I ride at a brisk pace and good lean, and felt confident with the tires till their end. Hi everyone! Looking for some real-world advice on Continental TKC 70 tires for the BMW R 1200 GS.
Here's the situation: Rear tire: Continental TKC 70, done around 6,000 km, about 5 mm of tread left. OEM BMW Motorcycle Parts and Accessores can be ordered online for fast delivery. View our detailed BMW Motorcycle Parts diagrams and locate the part that you need efficiently.
Continental TKC70 Dual Sport Front Motorcycle Tire 120/70R-19 (60V) Compatible With BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2020 About this item TKC 70 is positioned for 60% on-road and 40% off. Add to basket Description Reviews Continental TKC 70 M+S 150/70-17 69V for model: BMW F 850 GS ABS (MG85/K81) 2022 The TKC 70 combines the experience of the off. The off-road evolution of the TKC 70 to a more aggressive adventure tire.-MORE CHOICE FOR YOUR BIKE: for the first time, a standard TKC 70 front tire can be combined with a more aggressive off-road oriented TKC 70 Rocks rear tire profile-GRIP + HANDLING: more traction off.
Billed as a 60/40, our Rocks tire was mounted to a BMW R1200 GS and paired with a TKC70 front. With a slight bias to road performance, the TKC70 Rocks rear was awesome on the twisties, quiet on the highway, and confidence-inspiring on wet roads. It's far quieter than the TKC80, though it does deliver an annoying hum around 40 mph.
Anybody hate the TKC's? I've researched and dialing in on Continental TKC70's, I looked at the Metzler Tourance and Dunlop, Shinko, Pirelli. Here in Oregon, I need good with wet, curves, fire roads and length of life.