Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41 Review after 2500 miles of riding on and offroad. I talk about my experiences on these tires.
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@advmatt5 жыл бұрын
Update to performance. Just spent three days doing about 200 miles offroad. Nearly half was in sand at various depths. These tires performed remarkably well. Front tire tracked mostly where I wanted it to and the rear paddles through deep sand, as long as I didn't let it dig. Best tire I have ridden in sand. Definitely a confidence booster in dreaded sand.
@CKJautomotive4 жыл бұрын
I just replaced my Mitas E07 with this tyre. WOW what a difference. Plenty of grip and immediately gave me more confidence to lean more. I took it through a mountain pass on tarr within an hour of fitting and it gripped straight away. Doesn't feel like it need to be scrubbed in at all.
@manuelfvdias3 жыл бұрын
The fast wear is the price that you have to pay to have grip. Can't have both grip and longevity. You have to choose whats more important to you. I always go for grip, my bacon is priceless.
@advmatt3 жыл бұрын
Completely agree. I would rather have the grip when I need it most than try to get a tire last a long time. Thanks for watching.
@superflycatchermtb2 жыл бұрын
A great handling tire will never last as long as you want. A crappy handling tire, will always last longer than you wish it would.
@Matt433 жыл бұрын
Great review, appreciate the details of performance in the various terrains!
@livelongrideonover70 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review. Very helpful.
@advmatt Жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite tire!
@mikestowe19732 жыл бұрын
Ive used two sets on my F800GS...LOVE these tires...they hook up great...Rode both the NMBDR and the AZBDR with all expert sections on loaded bike. Great price...get these.
@advmatt2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, best offroad tire I have ridden.
@LookattheBiggerPic4 жыл бұрын
Good information - much thanks!
@mosa46884 жыл бұрын
I had a similar duration trip - about 4000 klms and the rear was toast. That was on a CB500X with luggage. Great tyre, on road and off - but not great longevity.
@IcarusWelding2 жыл бұрын
Would you still use this tire for a KTM390? I'm ready to switch from the stock tires for my riding which is 70/30 but I live in Wydaho and want to do more off road.
@advmatt2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, still my favorite tire for all types of riding. The rear tire will only go about 2500 but worth every mile. I got 8k miles on the front tire.
@Jose596494 жыл бұрын
I got one set today I just ride my bike from shop to work a little bit disappointed front tire a little bit hard to Corner
@PrestonGladd2 жыл бұрын
Does "two up" mean two riders on the bike?
@javablues26422 жыл бұрын
Yep.
@wilddoktor4 жыл бұрын
I have an 805 on the rear of my 04 DL1000; on a typical forest road like you've shown, they will slip sideways pretty aggressively in a loose corner with just a little throttle. Is the ax41 better in that circumstance?
@advmatt4 жыл бұрын
I found when new, they hooked up and I had to work to break them loose. As they wore down it got easier to break them loose but never uncontrollable for me. I ran an 805 and found they were easier to break loose on corners than AX41, but the 805 is a much harder rubber compound so the grip wasn't the same. For traction the AX41 is superior but you pay a life expectancy penalty.
@wilddoktor4 жыл бұрын
@@advmatt Thanks for the reply! Yeah; that "mileage tax" stinks. :-( So it's been about 7 months since this video...what tires are you running today? Curious if you've stuck with the AX41's...
@advmatt4 жыл бұрын
@@wilddoktor I am currently running the new Dunlop Trailmax Missions, because I knew I would be doing a lot of road miles to start the year. I wouldn't do any serious offroading with these tires but I have done fire roads and some gravel and sand with no issues. I have 3k on them with lots of mileage left. I plan on doing a review of them this summer. I just need to get some dirt miles on them.
@wilddoktor4 жыл бұрын
@@advmatt Whew...those things are spendy! You'd have to get 9k miles out of them to get the same miles per dollar as the 805's. I hope you do though! I'm subscribing; I really want to see your review of the Trailmax. :-)
@Elskins5 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thanks 👍 How loud are they on pavement?
@advmatt5 жыл бұрын
The front has a noticeable hum, visor down, noise canceling earbuds, hardly noticeable. It is about like a TKC80.
@Hutchie21122 жыл бұрын
I know it's been a while, but I'm thinking about whacking a set of these on my wee 390 adv . Any thoughts on how they'd perform on a lighter bike? Cheers.
@advmatt2 жыл бұрын
They will perform great. I used them through Death Valley and lots of the CABDR. The rear tire wont last any longer but I have about 5k miles on the front tire with a few thousand miles left on it. It's a great tire for the 390 Adv. Price is good too.
@Hutchie21122 жыл бұрын
@@advmatt Excellent, cheers. I'll order them in the morning, early Christmas present for the bike. Thanks
@jeffloucks21204 жыл бұрын
I'm curious how long these would hold up on a middleweight like DR650 or maybe the KTM390 Adventure.
@mosa46884 жыл бұрын
My experience on a CB500x was they are a great tyre - the rear just doesnt last more that 4000 klms.
@jeffloucks21204 жыл бұрын
@@mosa4688 So in other words not much different to bigger bikes. :) Thanks
@Bouldertag3 жыл бұрын
I need to hear more about the front tire.
@advmatt3 жыл бұрын
It performed like it should for a knobby tire, about 5k miles out of it, never washed out offroad, was loud on road, but had a lot of pavement grip. I preferred it over the TKC 80.
@Bouldertag3 жыл бұрын
@@advmatt thx Matt!! Your awesome! Great info helps a lot ony purchase decision!
@advmatt3 жыл бұрын
I just put these on my KTM 390 Adventure for CABDR riding.
@jeffloucks21203 жыл бұрын
@@advmatt Not sure why it would be much different but is the front similarly hummy on the 390? Pick up the bike in a few days and have been eyeing up the AX41's for a long time.
@advmatt3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffloucks2120 I havent had a chance to get many miles in yet. I will let you know after next weekend. I have a 700 mile trip planned. Half of that will be on the road.
@lucadonofrio90072 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, what pressure did you air the tires, on and off road?
@advmatt2 жыл бұрын
i use the same pressures on and offroad on these big heavy adventure bikes to preserve the wheels. On my R1200GS front=34/rear=40, on my KTM 390 Adventure, front=32/rear=36.
@brycecampbell48453 жыл бұрын
Why don't they make a tire like this with much taller lugs. Same pattern but taller lugs?
@advmatt3 жыл бұрын
Great question, no idea, maybe DOT rules prevent it. Much taller would be great.
@alpap19804 жыл бұрын
How are they on rainy road? wet pavement? and compared to the Michelin Anakee Wild?
@advmatt4 жыл бұрын
I didn't ride in the rain with these tires but did ride some wet roads. I thought they were fine, but I ride conservatively on wet roads. I have never tried the Anakee Wilds so I can't compare them.
@mikemills51445 жыл бұрын
How did you like it compared to the Shinko?
@advmatt5 жыл бұрын
Did not wear as long but traction was better both on and off road. I have more confidence in AX41 overall. The AX41 is a softer compound. I prefer the transition of the side lugs on the AX41 too.
@mikemills51445 жыл бұрын
@@advmatt thanks. Not sure which one I will replace my rear 805 with. I prefer more life out of the tire since I typically have to do long road stretches to get to the fun dirt!
@veiledallegory4 жыл бұрын
They claim its a 40/60 but I think it's more of an 80/20.
@advmatt4 жыл бұрын
Do mean 80% offroad? That I would agree with given how fast they wear from any road miles. Still a great tire offroad.
@sukhoi37474 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! HOw's it compare to TKC80? Have you try Mitas E07+?
@advmatt4 жыл бұрын
I have tried the Mitas E07+ yet. It has been awhile since I ran the TKC80s and I ride much harder now then I did when I ran those tires. The TKC80s got a lot of squirm on the side lugs in turns as they wore down. I have not experienced that with the AX41. I prefer the traction of the AX41 but the life of the TKC80s.
@sukhoi37474 жыл бұрын
Tkc80 has better mileage than AX41?
@advmatt4 жыл бұрын
@@sukhoi3747 I am not sure if that is accurate. When I rode the TKC80s I had just purchased my R1200GS Rallye and I rode much more conservatively than I do now. It is hard to say. I expect I might get a few more miles out of the TKC80 but I am not sure I can give you a good answer because my riding has changed so much.
@sukhoi37474 жыл бұрын
ADV Matt thank you !
@Uts90002 жыл бұрын
2500 miles is not a "minimal problem"! It's shit. $130 for 2500 miles is way too costly and time consuming. How much did you get paid for this?
@advmatt2 жыл бұрын
Tires in the 170/60R17 size normally cost over $200 and might go another 1000 miles, maybe. For a full knobby tire it's not too bad.
@exit9874 Жыл бұрын
Depends ..If you want a tyre that perform both offroad and tarmac, especially cold wet tarmac you need a really soft compound that wear quicker.
@danbraden44014 жыл бұрын
To me that is horrible mileage for such expensive tire.....
@advmatt4 жыл бұрын
Such is life on a big heavy adventure bike when traction is required. It is poor mileage but the performance was pretty good.