I feel the same way about the Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross

I have to agree, I have tried many other tyres but find the D606 definitely offers the best compromise for the dual sport riding I do. MT21 Pirelli on the front is a good option as well.

Hi Mark, another great vid! Have run a 606 rear and MT21 front for quite a few years now on my DR650. I average 5K on the rear and 10k approx on the front. Was not a fan of the D606 front and found it some what unpredictable in the loose stuff. For me, the MT21 was better behaved and have since stuck to that combo. Running 25psi front/rear on the black stuff and 20 front/25 rear in the dirt. Fantastic prices for tyres at Essendon Motorcycles and Mowers - am about to order a new set! Cheers.

G'Day Mark, The only thing I would add, and it is not the fault of the tyre, is if you run lower pressure on the tar, the tyres will wear uneven, as Pete found out, so yes drop your pressure for off road, soon as you hit the tar, pump these up to road running pressure.

Yep, we’ve all got our preferred brand/model of nobbie tire’s. Mines Motoz. 👍🏼

Noise on bitumen is the big downer for these tyres, a pair of ear plugs fixes that. Great tyres. Some say the side walls are so strong you don't have to ride with any air.

Good review Mark, I run the Dunlop D606 rear and Pirelli MT21 on the front of my DR650, I don't get anywhere near 5000 k's from the rear. I am looking at Shinko 244's for my next set to see how they go, I've heard they are good all rounders with great mileage.

Grandpa Fumblefingers here. I have a couple of tips when you install the new tires. 1) Set them out in the sun for a couple of hours and let them warm up. they will be softer & more pliable. 2) Forget that window wash, Us a rubber lubricant. You can probably find it where you bought the tire changer. If not DAWN dish soap works great. And Grandma Rosi always has some in the kitchen, I simply steal it and tell her we are out. But seriously, it does work well. 3) That NOMAR breakdown tool is worth it's weight in gold. Along with three or two other NOMAR products.

They are really good value, tough as. My son had a rear flat and was able to ride home no probs with such a hard sidewall on them. Cheers.

DR650 rider and a big fan of the D606 rear and the MT21 front. Way more feel and traction from the MT21 and it last forever.

Mark , totally agree , they are a very under rated tyre , I run them on a 660 tenere , got 6k out of a rear on a trip to Cameron cnr and have still got the front on at 8k and that was loaded up with gear for a week away carrying all my food water camping gear etc no flats . front grips fine if you dont over inflate them

Mark, great tires! I had them as my last set on my DR650. They did well on and off road. For me, they seem to wear quickly which is to be expected for knobbie type tires but performance is great. I just put on Tusk D-Sports so I will have to see how they compare to the D606s over time. Great review! Cheers!

Yes I agree Mark I have D-606 's on my CRF230L and the have been a great tire.

Having worked with many race teams down the years from whom we pass on the conclusions to the companies which then get built into the over the counter tires we all can purchase. Tires have many contributing factors to their life cycles on bikes. First you will probably not be surprised how many peoples choices are usually dictated by cost. For a tire though you have a lot of contributing factors like profile pressures and most important the correct pressures to the riders ability to the terrain being ridden. We never found any tire remarkably better than any other in years of testing but wrong tire choice has been overwhelmingly a contribution to performance. Certainly from knowledge gained down the years I would not endorse any brand over another purely because they have all been about the same but I run Michelin on my Triumph Tiger and Bridgestone on my Honda AT and both for me give me the same feel and confidence and they both came fitted to the bike from new. I also have a Husky fe enduro bike that came fitted with Dunlops which also work just fine. As long as you use the right tire correctly its whatever makes you comfortable for me.

I run m21 front and 606 rear. Works on every bike in the stable. Even have a sporster with them on it. Rips those gravel roads good!

On the front of the DR, I now run the Pirelli Scorpion Rally so much better front-end grip in all conditions….

There's a great deal of comfort in sticking with what works. Also it's good when they keep a good product going without drastic changes. Good onya Mark!

I agree mate I've run the D603,D605&D606 and also a range of Motocross tyres when racing. I have to say the D606 for a 90/10 (90% off-road - 10% road) is an excellent choice, the fronts do tend to roll off fast on the edges so you need to be aware of that especially on bitumen. Thanks for giving these tyres a bloody good plug mate. But I have to say I've always run a good might alloy rim lock and had the tyres balanced, it keeps them from bouncing along and you get longer wear and a more enjoyable ride. 👏👍🇦🇺

I haven't tried the D606 tires yet, but they are on my radar. As my DRZ is mostly my commuter bike, I lean towards a 50/50 tire as a rule. So far, both the Shinko 700 and 244 have worked great for me.

I ran D606 on my KLR650 and they worked really well, I've got a VStrom 650 now so I'm running a more road focused tyre but if you're looking for a true 50/50 tyre on mid size ADV bike they're a good choice IMHO.

Mark, if any of the crew are running the Motoz Tractionator's, a little comparo would be good. Cheers!

Hay mate I to LOVE the 606 - Rear only ( I swear by the Pirelli M21 Rallycross front ) the rear Rallycross is crap 💩- had one lucky to get just over 1000kms , but the front Rallycross the last 2 over 10,000kms each . I do LOVE ❤️ the 606 rear but , but I do only get around 2500kms , around 80% off road 20% on - I am a bit heavy on the throttle 😂😂😂. I do know we all have our favourites but I reckon PERFECT combo for a DRZ , DR , 690 , XT , ; basically mid weight Enduro or light weight ADV I’d the 606 rear and M21 front 👍 Raceway Motorcycles - I brought the last 1130 Benelli from them in 2018 !

You’re a legend Mark appreciate all your work you do for us all really helps us heaps can’t wait to catch up one-day 🤘💯🍻🍻🇦🇺

I've had the factory trailwings up until yesterday. I finally put these 606's on my dr. WOW! I love these. Absolutely grabs on dirt! I also changed my rear sprocket up one tooth. Plus I bought a front sprocket that's one tooth smaller, I haven't put that on yet. But wow it feels like a whole new bike already. I was wondering what pressure to run, so I'm glad I caught this video.

Thanks for that skipper,you sold me on a set for my crf .My needs similar to yours!

Used them for years on my XR's, brilliant tyres

looking forward to see you putting them on with your new tire changer setup.

I run D606 and the rear is fine for most riding, 18psi loaded , the front 606 is not something I will never use again, because grip is terrible compared with Pirelli scorpion rally race , and the latter lasts just as well but dearer to buy.

Agree with the rider and not the tyre bit, as long as I have a few knobbly bits left it's always my lack of skills that let's me down. Great review, just finishing off the rear of a set of MT21s, they've been pretty good on and off road, will probably give the D606 a go soon.

Have run the 606 on the rear of a DR650 for over 10 years, doing 90% on road I got 10,000km plus, but I used the 605 on the front as it stopped the front from bouncing on the road, Great tyre😊

The D606 rear is the best DOT legal 100% dirt tire out there. The front is a little dangerous. If the rim isn’t balanced and you send it down the freeway and don’t pump it up high it might speed wobble.

Good review, I've had a D606 on the rear for the last year and done 5k. Love it, still got a ton of life left in it!

The old D606s need to get a bit of a praise. Agree'd mate and appreciated. I think they might be my next choice. ✌

I think a tyre is a personal prefrance. Whats good for others, dont mean their good for you. The tyre must give you as a rider a feel of safty and confidence. Nothing is worse than feeling unsafe riding a bike. I tryed out many brands and found what suits me best, but my buddy do not like them. Good review mate🇳🇴☕

Hello Mark, those tyres look good and the business, very suitable for your bike and riding; ON my Triumph Tiger 900GT I run Michelin Anakee Adventure tyres 19"front and 17" back, they are 80/205 Road/trail type which is what I do, I don't single track just dirt roads, my recent sent I got 16,500kms out of the set...that is why I buy them! Great on the roads, good grip. So you have brought tyres fit for your use and that is the key...well done....David...Adelaide Tigger 900GT....

I ran the D606 on the rear of my DR650 and kept the original Trailwing on the front. Installed the D606 at 6000 kms on the ODO and now toast at 10,400 km (so is the Trailwing!) Great tire on the rear but go so LOUD on the pavement in last 1000 km! LOUD! The grip was shockingly good on the pavement though I must say.

So far so good with the 606 on my Dr650 can't complain good tyre for price

good video going to put Dunlop D606rear and Pirelli M16 front on my CRF 300 L Tires can make a difference, I had Dunlop TrailMax Mission on my KTM 390 Adventure and had some shaking in the front so they put the stock tires on shaking still there, found out it was the disk, problem gone, but I find the Dunlop TrailMax Mission tire a lot better than the stock tires, they held the road a lot better when there was gravel or sand on the pavement when going around corners, also much better in the gravel and dirt roads. I also have the Dunlop TrailMax Mission on my DR 650 as I use it as a 50/50 bike, did go with a 20 liter gas tank, factory one way to small was always looking for gas stations. I use the KTM as a 70/30 or 80/20 bike the DR 650 as a true 50/50 bike and the CRF 300 L will be set up as a 10/ 90 bike 10 on road 90 off road. Am dreaming of a KTM 690 enduro may be next year see how I make out with the CRF300 L The Dunlop TrailMax Mission have over 11,00 Km and very little ware, most likely get north of 20 Km out of them. a great 50/50 tire. They to are a hard side wall, which I need on the KTM cast wheels.

In my experience and as others have said, the 606 is a good DOT tire for the rear, a bit sketchy on the front. That said, tires are a personal preference sort of thing. No wrong answer really, it's what works for you....

I paid $300, US dollars, for my last set, which is my 4th set on 250L. Never had a flat as well. I run em at 18 PSI front and rear, no rim lock. I love these tires.

I just got a new husky 701 enduro which came with continental tkc80s I’ve found them pretty soft on the road.. probably go to the dunlops after these wear

Different tires can have different profiles more than just compounds. More for road riding than offroad but the same still applies, and people have different riding styles and like different things.

I agree. The D606 is a fine tyre. A no nonsense tyre that works very well indeed.

Yep I like the D606, great on the back but only just ok on the front. Do yourself a favor and try a Pirelli MT21 on the front. They are a little less aggressive than the D606 and a different pattern, much more grip when riding over things like logs/branches and rocks on single tracks and river crossings etc.

The advantage of rim locks are you can ride them home with a dead flat tyre,I have ridden my drz over 40 km at 80 kph with a shredded rear tube

I like them ! We are looking pretty close at buying my buddy's 2004 DR 650 and it needs tires . We will check out these Dunlop D606 tires for sure as most of my riding is on dirt and gravel roads with occasional paved road use . Thank you for the review !👍

If I was changing my tires of choice every 5,000 km/once a year I'd be looking for them to sponsor me too! Lol. ;)

Agreed on all accounts. If I waited for others to show up I'd hardly ride at all. Peopleare flaky. Not only that, you can do what you want at what pace you want. It's also a great wayto clear the mind riding alone. Precautions are paramount for sure.

I think too many people buy these when they rarely ride dirt, and even that is just dirt roads. And try to turn their 300-500lb Dual Sport/ADV into a dirt bike, which is not good at that no matter what u do. So now u just ruined the smooth road riding qualities of your bike that u liked so much when u bought it new, when its really your skill level and sag settings making the bike handle poorly offroad. But hey....I remember being brand new to offroad, not knowing a thing and went EVERYWHERE on a completly stock bike. Iv never been happier not worrying about tires, suspension, the latest mods! Now Im constantly tinkering with everything, but thats another hobby all in itself.

Yes 👍 the D606 rear is fantastic, but I don’t rate the front ( Michelin MT21 Rallycross front - perfect combo everyone rates this combo ) Raceway motorcycles I brought my Benelli 1130 in 2018 , good to deal with .

Thanks mate, good info. Awaiting my XR400R and need to change the tyres to pass the pits. Need something on road 80% and probably light offroad 20%.

On the back they're great. On the front they're crap - use an MT21 instead.

Thanks Mark I know what to do when ghost needs new shoes.... in 10 years :)

I also use the D606 rear and MT21 front tire on my DR800 and I have to say they are great combo! But dunlop is comming to the end and i am looking for another one. Unfortunately it is Impossible to find any in Poland (from where i come) or prices are unbelievable high..

I've been a huge fan of Kenda 270s ,But I can see the advantage of the tread pattern on the D606.

Phew, just bought a rear for the wife's bike. Good to hear they're a good one.

Been using these for years. I keep mine at 12-13 psi at all times. Rarely do I use them on the street, mostly desert.

I agree. These tires are great. These & the MT21's are the only dual sport tires that are worth a shit.

Motoz Adventure or RALLZ will double the life o the D606, The D606 is an excellent rear but the front is not sold in my opinion,an MT21 front and D606 rear is a better combo, but the MOTOZ Tractionator range and even the Pirelli Scorpion Rally are better I my opinion (the Pirelli doesn't have as many side wall knobs) but everyone has their views based on the bike they are fitted on, the type of riding, tyre pressures, pinch flats and rims etc. 👍😎🇦🇺

I've been running D606s since I bought my DR650 in 2013 and continuing until now on my current DR-Z, I actually find they're pretty average tyres for most things off road, just decent performance across the board but nowhere near the best dirt tyre. I actually find them kind of terrible in deep sand, the reason I keep going back to them is their on road performance is so far above any other knobby tyre I've ever tried and on par with pretty much all the adventure tyres, except in road noise. I can keep up with all but the fastest riders on the road and then bugger off down a dirt trail whenever I feel like it.

You probably don't have time to respond Mark, but the rear that you run is a 130/90/17? My brother has a '17 DR and went down because of the lousy Trailwings. Cracked his collar bone. So, for his birthday, I'll get him a set. Thanks for helping with my decision.By the way, you have the best personality of all the motovloggers!

I found them pretty good on the road, the rear is good off road but the front tyre I thought was shit on a xt600

stone the crows coba i'm getting some of those for my project, kawasaki er 500 i'm about half way through it, i was wondering what to put on it, thanks mate.

So as a big guy who only does street, I run Shinko 705s @ 32psi. The front actually feels pretty washy to me once it drops below 29psi, though I'm sure that is likely due to my heavy nature...

Agree.. took your advise and doing really well

I put a 606 on the front of my DR650, literally my first ever experience on a motorcycle tyre except for my training. and it does feel very sketchy in the way it tracks on the road, no complaints in the dirt though, I suppose you can't have it all. I think I'll try something else when it wears out. I have a heidenu on the rear which is fabulous

This is great to hear as I just bought a set and so far I love them. On a side note, what’s the story on the BC plate behind you? I’m watching from Vancouver Island 👍

Ive only used 3 different tires on my bike and the D606 was one of them. Out of the 3 I liked that one the most, I had one issue that was most likely my fault. When they started to ware they wore in a weird way almost like the knobs were coming off backwards. Now my tires were bot balanced at the time so that was probably it. I did a lot of commuting with them and they were pretty good. Got a about 2 thousands miles out of them. Ill end up getting them again down the road

I have the 605s. Great 50/50 tire.

Rear 606 = great. Front 606 = continuously trying to go out from underneath you...

Mark! Great video thank you for the info. Do you ever run Slime in your tubes?

D606 are a great all round tyre. But i recently got a 2018 WR450F with a D606 rear, and it is absolute shit for what im doing here in W.A. Which is soft to intermediate stuff. I think for what you are doing on your DR650, and if i was doing the same, i would heavily consider it for that. The wear well, and do everything decently.

For your 2 up tests. Have you considered testing a touring road bike? Can always fit adventurous tyres. Maybe not a Goldwing but a good variety around 1000cc that would cope with dirt roads.

I've found that tires will start to slip on the rim when you run under 20psi.....but I always run under 20psi with dirt tires.

Love the 606. Use them on ktm 990, ktm500 and 701.

I do like me some D606’s

I'll give them a try once me Motoz dry up ;)

extreme hybrid motoz or these then? the motoz seem to be getting great words over her in uk at least.

Can you do a videos on fitting a tyre please?

I ran 11000km. Ran them until they where SMOOTH😂. Last part if the tread hangs on forever. They work very well with a tubliss system. Ran them under 6psi at speed for hundreds of kms at a time.

Shame we can’t get them in the Uk

How did you come by the BC plate?

Noob question Pea Rock? I’m a x mountain biker and know from experience that’s something to contend with. How they go on Pea Rock? WA hills

I've got the the D606 on the rear!!! Not on the front!! :-)

Use Westberg Forwarding for cheaper freight to Bendigo

Bloody great vid mate. How do you compare them with Mitas e09 dakar. I'm about to have a new rear, running on 606 now, but wanted to know your experience with mitas.

Nice.

great DOT tire... better than trackmasters in many ways

Great Vid Mark! Why do you run 30 psi in the back when it calls for 25 ?

When the shop doesn't have the MotoZ I want, then I grin, and bear the 606's

Try changing a flat tire on the trail

Are ppl liking the front mt21 offroad or for onroad. I’m looking for more dirt tire then street

I like the D606 performance on the dirt and I find the grip on the pavement decent but I don’t know how you got 5k kms on them. I’d be lucky to get 3k kms on a rear. :(

The 606 seems to be a very polarising tyre, people either hate them or love them, can I ask all the people that hate them, what is a better alternative? I'm new to dirt bikes and don't know what to buy, I'm set on mt21 for the front but not sure on the back. Want something food for bitumen but has to be great offroad as well, not too concerned with longevity as long as I'm not replacing tyres ever 1000kms

But they don't do a 150 size tire😟

Glad you are keeping on keeping up great vids that are entertaining and informative! I like running D606's on my DR650 too. It may be psychological but I do feel on pavement it feels like I am running a foot race with galoshes on! Not as nimble as others and pretty chunky. But off roading as is in life, is often a compromise. Best wishes for a happy, healthy Christmas & New Year's!

Get some rim locks and key your tyres down. Must be harsh as. Of course balance your wheels and ultra heavy tubes, very important. It will help your riding no end. The 606 can be very noisy. Goes through a phase as it wears. Of course high pressure when on tar helps. Lowering and raising tyre pressure is a fact of life on a ADV bike between snot and the road. As others have said, M21 is far better on the front.

Rode a mate's dr650 with a 606 on the rear and a tractionator nobbie on the front. It was so skittish on the bitumen it was scary dangerous. Was going to buy a set but now way now. Maybe it was just his bike but I don't think so.

What size are those? I have a 23 XR650L. You sold me

I agree when you say its rider ability not the tyre. Easy to blame they tyres over embarrassing moments infront of mates lol