Hello Pavlin, I‘m working in the tire/wheel industry and have a small tip for you and everybody else who reads this: If you complete a wheel and see a huge unbalance: Deflate, break the bead and turn the tyre 120 degree on the rim. You can try this a second time if it didn’t get better. This prevents the case that the high point of the unbalance of your rim adds up with the high point of the tyre. With matching the Tyre with the rim you minimize the resulting unbalance. This is done in automatic wheel assembly lines to be able to use less weights. Also the markings (painted dots) on the tyres depend on the manufacturer (you don’t know what they did mark) and the valve on the rim is not always the part with the greatest unbalance. So if you match the markings with the valve like most people do and this results in a huge unbalance try to turn the Tyre by 180 degrees and see if it’s getting better. The machines making the measurements can mark a lot of things. It’s not always the high/low point of the unbalance. Most people (also mechanics) don’t know this. I speak from my experience doing my job in developing such machines

Lifetime motorcycle guide. GS1200. TKC 80 is the best dirt ADV tire ( not knobby) that performs admirably and surprisingly inspires confidence on the road.

This is incredible when you consider the TKC 80 has been on the market since 1985, almost 40 years, and is still one of the best off-road tires available and is preferred by many drivers, just like you... Pavlin!😊

TKC 80s are easier to fit than stiffer constructions. I just battled with a Heidenau Ranger rear on my venerable Transalp 600 and thought hard why middle class "adventure" bikes use tube types. It's not something I want to do again on a rainy track in the middle of nowhere. Wet roads: In our group of five on ACT Romania last summer we all had 50-50 tyres (Dunlop, Michelin, Metzeler, Heidenau, Continental). On rainy roads the TKC 80 were the worst, but if you check your speed you'll arrive safely. Happy rides, Günter/Nürnberg

Great video. I concur. My experience, based on a heavy Ducati Multistrada 1200 and a lighter CB500X with me (80 kg and gear 45 kg) with tubeless rims, is: For almost any trip (500 km to 10,000 km) I run the TXC80 on the front. And I always do For short trips, less than 6000 km I run the TKC80's on the rear for the entire trip. For longer trips, I expect to do a tire change. I usually start with a TKC70 Rocks tire and then will install a TKC80 for the difficult section which is usually some 3000 km into the journey. I really like the TKC models because I do my own tire changes at home and on the road and the softer compound is ideal for that. However, there is a Catch 22: soft compound easy to change; Soft compound perhaps easier to damage. On one route I have done several times, there is very sharp shale gravel and there is a possibility of slashing the sidewall. I believe a TKC80 would slash easier than most Mitas tires. And a slashed tire is a bit more problematic, but I do carry a tube just in case. I still run the TKC here as I have done a tire swap and could access that other tire if required. Perhaps the Mitas would get through? In Canada, the approximate running cost is $.032 USD per km for the TKC80 and for the TKC70 Rocks is $0.25 USD per km. Less than a penny per km difference. So obviously the TKC70 Rocks is more cost effective BUT I still choose the TKC80 nearly 90% of the time because of it's qualities. Again changing my own tires is a significant saving. Paying a shop every 6000 km is expensive. I have the luxury of changing the rear just for the trip. I am nowhere near twenty minutes but maybe because I want the work to last for at least two Mike's Hard Lemonade drinks. Thanks for the excellent video. It was just one Mike's Hard Lemonade.

I compared the TKC 80 to the Motoz GPS and decided on the latter. I'm getting lots of satisfaction out of my Motoz GPS (tubeless) riding both road and off-road in Ecuador. You can also install them in reverse for a 50/50 traction. Have 12,000 kms on them with lots of tread for another safe 4-6,000 kms. Whichever tire you choose, keep it upright and stay safe.😊

I have grabbed my favorite drink Pavlin 😁 I hope you are doing well brother 🙏

A couple years ago someone on my motorcycle forum recommenced a tire. I PM'd him and asked how many miles he got out of them. That's when he explained that he had never personally owned the tire in question but was simply parroting reviews he read on the forum. I asked him how he could recommend something without real first hand experience, he said that he "felt confident recommending the tires because other people liked them". I owned one long life MITAS tire and won't own another. Being able to change a tire on the road is critical. Very good advice.

Thanks for your wide range of arguments about the tires. Always a pleasure to watch you.

Brilliant tyre. Very good grip everywhere. Good review 👊

After watching your channel for years, I switched to TKC 80 on both my Africa Twin and CRF 250. Excellent tires. On the Africa Twin, I am currently running the front tire with 10,000+ kms and still good. The rear tire wears down by 6000kms on a heavy ADV bike. On a light bike like CRF 250, the rear lasts for about 8,000km and front will go 14,000km for me.

Very good info especially on the ease of changing this tire or repairing a flat out in the forest due to it's soft compound. I ordered one today.

Makes me want to change also to TKC 80 on my old XTZ 750! Good video Pavlin

I run the TKC70 & 70rocks, I tend to ride more asphalt & gravel. Love the channel!

Excellent video Pavlin , for me i use the Michelin anakee wild. The reason is the same as your reasons they give me confidence and have not let me down so far.

Always appreciate your honest takes. I am glad you are happy with this tires but since you mentioned at the beginning of the video that there are less expensive and longer lasting tires that many people swear by it, perhaps in the future you could try some of those and have the chance to come up with your own new opinions. There is no other way to make sure you are not missing something good. 🙂 Cheers.

I remember buying Metas 09's because you liked them. Sadly they only had Dakars and I wanted non Dakar, but I hope that being tubeless I will not have so many issues changing. Riding on them is great on road, mud and sand, but next time I will go for softer and try some TKC80's. Thanks for the great videos.

Im running the T7 stock tires, soft riding, 10.000 km and they are new, im pretty sure i can get 20 k on them. On the road they are like a racing tire, fantastic grip cornering, top speed no problem, zero instability. I have never been a fan of Pirelli but slowly changing my mind. Also have Pirelly in the car, much cheaper than Continental or Bridgestone and they are performing very well. If i start doing offroad front tire will be Pirelli mt 21, rear maybe this Tkc 80.

This is my favorite tire for travel on my KLR650 for all the reasons you mentioned. Very nice review.

Used TKC80s a lot, good tyre but short life. Now using mitas e07 for the first time, overall I prefer it especially on road.

Much Enjoyment 👍😎

I did a few mixed trips with my Africa Twin DCT lightly loaded and got 12000 kilos out of my rear tyre. Everyone said that should not be possible so changed to Dunlop . Also ok with that, but will give TKC80 another bash in the future Enjoying your channel here in South Africa

Good vid young man.

Interesting review

I love the TXC and have used it many times, from the start way back. I have used many many tyres in nearly 50 years riding. Tyres were terrible when i started compared to now but we adapted. For long trips i trade grip for tyre life and one tyre I keep going back to is Mitas E07 Dakar. Yes it is hard to change but they come off in the end. TXC for technical short trips, Dakar for long trips for me. I am not an expert so dont take my words as gospel it is just my opinion. It can just come down to cost as well as tyres are getting more andmore expensive

Absolutely great all-around adv tire with good pros and no obvious cons, maybe only one being the wear. Rides confidently from tarmac to sand, wet grass, mud, and rocks.

My favorite tire too for dual sport.

I have been very happy with the discount Shinko version 804 and 805. Soft, comparable wear and performance. Rear has less side grip than the TKC80, but you trade that for a bit longer life. Not sure what pricing is in your area, but here in Canada you can get a front and rear for the cost of a single tire from someone like continental or Michelin.

Michelin Ankee Wild , amazing tyre in my humble opinion

Gostei da explicação! Boa

Hi Pavlin! As always - amazing video, huge fan for years. 👌 Just ordered a set of TKC 80 for my Tenere 660. Quick question: In the video 8:35, there's a small black rubber block with Latvia country contour - does it have any significance? (seems pretty random for you to have it) Have you been or planning to come to Latvia? 🤔

Hi Pavlin, My tire is the Bridgestone Battlax AX41 on a 1290 R. It doesn't last as long as the TKC 80, maybe because I ride too hard, but in my opinion, it is much better off-road in any conditions and also a lot better in the wet. On tarmac, I'm riding it in the twisties, keeping up with the superbikes. I was 100% on the TKC 80 until I tried the AX41. Now I don't want any TKC 80s anymore. Maybe you can try it once and give us your opinion about it. Keep up the good work!

You're staying with tubes? Interesting! Everyone talks about tubeless now but they're not the only tyres

Agree 👍 mitas used to be cheaper but never lasted as long and were not as good in the wet… mixed riding TKC’s are best - heavy enduro riding Motaz tractionators or enduro 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏍👏

🍻 Продолжайте стачивать покрышки об асфальт. еще три сезона и я выучу английский ) Спасибо! Удачи!

Tires are killer expensive nowdays. Just to buy in USA a good set is 500 dollars plus getting put on. Serious expense. You get what you pay for. Marc Parnes balancer, Rabaconda mounting machine.

Thanks for the vid but I find those tyres to be bad in damp/wet offroad. I suggest you give the D908RR on the rear and it lasts very long. Forget the Dunlop front cos it is very soft and lasts very little. All the best.

Love the tire! Performed well on and off road, but didn’t last very long. No longer available in the US.

I agree, great tire. Too bad they're no longer available in the USA since the 2022 safety recall. I hope they find a way to bring them back here.

I fully support your demands from the tyres. The TKC 80 were OEM on the 690 and good off-road when new. But in my experience the first third of rubber is used up quite fast. With little profile left the off-road capabiliities are not convincing any more, at least for me. After + 50.000 km I found the Heidenau Scout to work well on the KTM 690 (no middle stripe) and the Heidenau Ranger on the 890 worked very well on the +20.000 km trip in South America. Michelin 4 mm tubes plus the stiff carcass of the Heidenau reduces the risk of a flat significantly. But, you are right, if you really have to, manually changing the Heidenaus is a challenge. The 890 runs on tubeless Ranger, fixing a flat is much easier. The milages you mention I never achieve, even so I don't go for top speed either. Rough gravel wears of the tyres quite fast. It is always a trade-off, but for my riding the Heidenaus became my tyres of choice.

I have tkc 80 on front tire , on back tire mitas 07 +. From my experience I have Better traction on road , especialy on corners snd Wet conditions.

Funnily enough i have not had a puncture with Continental, either. This is a massive plus for me. Often copied, but not bettered. Why change what isn't broken? When the tyres my current bike xane with need swapping, I'll be back on Conti's again. Ride safe 👍

Ready to change out of a set of Motoz Tractionator Rallz. I might give these a try for comparison based on your review, even though the Motoz tyres we great as well.

They are great tires for about 2000 miles. After that might as well have trailwings(deathwings). The worse tire purchase i have did in 40 years of riding. Just my personal experience. Glad you like them, but i prefer to get at least 5000 to 8000 miles out of my rear tire and 8000 to 12,000 miles from the front....aka MotoZ.

Good quality info thanks Pavlin. Do you know if it is a fact or not that Continental is discontinuing production of the TKC80 ?

In 2021 the TKC 80 made a comeback as original tire on GS. Interesting to see a tire renaissance😮

Have you thought about taking a couple large c clamps with you to change tubes? Helps break the bead, really quick.

have 10,400km on the factory TKC80 tires on my BMW urban GS and i am thinking they still probably could go another 2500km before replacement. on road they are very confidence inspiring for a knobby. Did some off road with them and they got me through some water holes and very loose rocky sections. didn't feel like real knobbies would on a dirt bike but they got this quite heavy Urban GS through it all

Check the costs of the tyre also in the internet. I have just seen a number of offers for around 100 € for the rear Continental TKC80 (without tube, without mounting). Whether you really will get the tyres in the end for this price is of course another question.

Experience is the Best Preacher .

Pavlin in Germany a set of Mitas EO7 150 19 and 110 17 is circa €283 and a set of Conti TK 80 in the same sizes is circa €280. Not €500+. Mitas also don't have a middle solid centre, the blocks are of wishbone patern but spaced between each centre block, admittedly not as widely spaced out as the TK80's but still spaced. So both are still very well priced here. Ride safe.

I must agree with You best tire ever made onroad offroad rain snow sunny only bad is in 2015 was around 120 euro now is 180-220 euro

Thank you as always Pavlin, (1) Is the soft compound you think can make them more able to get punctured? (2) How is the noise they make, compare to the OEM Perrelli scorpion tires? (3) How is the traction on the asphalt, dry regular condition, for rider like you, normal speed, compare to the OEM Perrelli scorpion tires? Thanks so much !

one day,if you have the opportunity:try the pirelli scorpion rally!!

Micha consider Motoz tractionator Rallz for a try next time. Over here in Thailand very cheap. Only down side is they are very noisy on the road. About repair on the road I have no experience so I can not tell you about that.

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Hi Pav, Would you please talk about TKC 70 rocks vs tkc 80 Thanks

Right now I can’t find any 90/90 r21 tkc80 since the recall. Mace the Motoz dual venture on the front and Motoz Adventure rear.

am actually looking at what tyres to get for my upcoming trip to Latvia in Summer. will be doing TET sections, and need to cross many road miles from western europe. Currently have Dunlop Trailmax Missions on my tenere, but they are coming to an end after 9000 miles! on 1/3 worn but need something more sand and mud friendly. Anakee Wilds is on my radar. Will research the TKC 80s. How stiff are they to change on the roadside?

I have them on my Husqvarna 701. I won’t choose them again. Why ? Whilst I accept that they wear well, and perform extremely happily on tarmac …. They don’t have a lot of grip off road.

Front and rear (no innertubes) for €190 in Belgium (online price).

👍🙂.

"I don't trust anyone else, only my own judgement!" - that's not a very compelling argument to get us to trust your opinion! :))) I never tried the TKC, but my experience with Continental tires is with supermoto and car tires. I will never own another set of Continental tires for any type of vehicle. I find them really poor quality. I much prefer Metzler, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Dunlop, or Michelin.

Is that St. Nikolai on your wall in the background?

... or we by a bike with tubeless wheels and we don't have to change it in de middle of the road! 😉😉

Maybe for you - yes, but not for everyone. The Anakee Wild from Michelin is in every discipline the "better" TKC 80 - and even this tire is dated. From the point of Safety, i would never use a TKC 80 if i want to ride on tarmac. Its the same crap like Karoo 3 and from the point of longevity, the Anakee Wild will last a decent mileage longer.

Your headlight cover, is that from Yamaha or a chasi one from ebay?

What size do you buy for tenere?

What do you think of the TKC 70 Rocks?

You should have bought the normal Mitas E-09, not the Dakar version. The normal version does not have as stiff walls as the Dakar.

People think biking is cheap. I have a small camper 7litres/100km and 80,000km for tyres. The price of real adventure I guess.

Вы не сказали про шум от этих шин. У меня будет первая замена шин, я ищу тихие шины. Заводские шины очень шумные и сводят меня с ума.

shinko 804/805

I tried them once....It nearly killed me, they are the only tires that have ever caused a death wobble on my klr 650. I am now running cheaper more aggressive tusk d sports and have no issues, tkc 80's are also the only moto tires I have had that had a safety recall. I assume that's why they are trying to buy their reputation back by sponsoring "influencers"

Id destroy that very quickly on a spirited road ride. I just dont do enough dirt riding in UK

I made 3000km with tkc80 on g650gs, not agressive riding, about 2000km was offroad, i disagree with longevity :)

Well.... the tkc 80 won't dry rot on anyone atleast 😂

Answer: because the ytb provide you the money. If not u could cope with shinko 804/805 :)

do yourself a favor and get a motoz tractionator adventure

TKC80 is soft tyre, easier to punch.

The TKC80 is a fantastic tire, yes. It is very grippy - both on tarmac and gravel and mud and sand… But the longevity is really, REALLY bad. So that has to be taken into consideration. In my opinion. It makes the tire very expensive per distance. But fun kilometres for sure!

It's cheaper to pay for good tyres than pay for an expensive hospital.

May bike is cheaper than dis tires 😂

Anyone who wants to see some objective honest tire reviews, go find the Kyle Bradshaw channel. You never mention noise or braking with the TKC80 and on bitumen it is really suboptimal . Overall (for mixed riding) there are far, far better options available in 2024. Both in price, quality and longevity. The TKC80 design is 40 years old and the rubber compound has never changed. Your tire video; If you start talking like a politician, you must be a politician AKA sales person. All I hear is "you must believe me, I'm telling the truth..." You seem to make video's more to please the KZfaq algorithm than to be informative; a lot of your gear you make videos about, is sponsored, an easy money grab but far from objective... Pavlin, you have done some nice trips; if you want to help and inform people; be original about your story.

I didn't get your point Pavlin 😂 in first 5 minutes you're basically explaining that your video is pointless because subjective and you self don't trust any opinion except yours, so what is the point for viewers if they think like you..

Tyres are not what they used to be. Car tyres would last 40k miles now half that. Rip off everywhere