The new Mitas E07 Adventure tire (tyre)

EricV said:

It's pretty cool that Mitas brought them back. Very few manufacturers are willing to do that. Sales will quickly show which version is most preferred. Perhaps there is market enough for both EO7 and EO7+ in both std and Dakar?

Now, about that other stuff going on in this thread. Don't Feed The Troll.

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I would be surprised if there is enough market for both.

Having run the E07, E07 Dakar, E07+, I found that the 'failings' I found in both of the originals (not enough side traction when leaned way over, and not enough traction when straight up and down, which I define as "the damn TC comes on while I'm accelerating hard just going straight"), were not mitigated by the E07+. If the "+" version gripped so much more that I could run it without having to worry that during very hard riding I'd continually spin up the rear, then I think there would be market for it.

Based on my experience, I found that the so far the perfect tire for me on the Super T doesn't exist. I.E. a tire that grips the road like a AnakeeIII, but works on gravel roads and double tracks like a E07 / E07+ or Tractionator GPS.

I find the edge traction on the GPS to be similar to the E07+, so not significantly better.

For long road trips that have a large offroad component (600+ miles say) my first choice is probably still the Tractionator GPS. But not by much. With second choice being one of the original E07 configurations.

For long road trips that have significant corner-carving through some seriously twisty roads (like say OR 242), I'd still prefer the AnakeeIII. Or any other similar tire that has a significant road bias (maybe a Pilot Road 5?). I have an A3 in storage right now that I haven't put on yet as I was planning a trip south this year, but that may not happen given the state of the world.

Depending on how my summer riding shapes up, I may put another E07 on the bike if the Tractionator is sold out when I need to replace the current one.

Anyways, long response to your post, and I realize that I probably ride the bike differently than the majority of Super T riders as I ride the thing like a motard in the tight stuff, so as always take it for what it's worth (and my $0.02 is Canadian, so there's the exchange of course ).

Ride what you like, just make sure you enjoy the ride!

spam16v said:

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Got a set, old set has ~9k on them. Nearly ready for another set.

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Where did you get these?
I haven't seen anyone have them in stock yet.

As of last night Revzilla had the front ones in stock.

ballisticexchris said:

As of last night Revzilla had the front ones in stock.

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Fronts have been available all along.

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Motor race on Advrider has them back in stock. He sells on eBay or direct.

eemsreno said:

Where did you get these?
I haven't seen anyone have them in stock yet.

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To the person who like them : Do you recommand the + or the Dakar version beacause I can see the difference ( I know that the Dakar has a stiffer side) ?
But for Real life! E07+ or Dakar.
Thanks
*I need a new rear tire and they back in stock at fortnine.

The tire everyone is liking is the original EO7 Dakar. The EO7 + is an ok tire but doesn’t have the longevity of the original.

Will be buying the Dakar when my current tires are due in a couple of thousand miles. I have run two sets already on the bike, and like them.

I currently have the MotoZ GPS on, and rate the rear tire about the same as the E07, it looks like the GPS will not last as long. The GPS front for me, likes to wash out more on turns in the soft stuff.

Ebay

Chaz said:

To the person who like them : Do you recommand the + or the Dakar version beacause I can see the difference ( I know that the Dakar has a stiffer side) ?
But for Real life! E07+ or Dakar.
Thanks
*I need a new rear tire and they back in stock at fortnine.

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There are Dakar versions in both the E07 and the E07+. The difference between the Dakar version and the standard version in both the Plus and non plus models is the thickness of the sidewall. If I recall correctly, the standard version has a three ply sidewall, and the Dakar version has a four ply. The Dakar version is more resilient for rougher off-roading, because the stiffer sidewalls are less flexible when they're aired down for rugged terrain, and would protect the rims more when the tires are at lower pressure. Also, being thicker, they probably provide more protection from cuts to the sidewalls from sharp rocks. I don't think there's any difference in the tread compound itself between the Dakar and the standard version.

The E07+ and E07+ Dakar were developed specifically for the bigger ADV bikes like the S10 and the GS. It's a different tread compound, and supposedly provided better grip, at the expense of longevity. I've never ridden on the plus version in either the standard or Dakar.

I'm primarily a street rider, with some gravel and dirt roads thrown into the mix. For me, the benefits provided by the Dakar version are overkill for my needs, with the added drawback that the stiffer sidewall simply increases the difficulty of mounting the tire by hand. When they're generally available again, I'll be getting the E07 standard version.

Chaz said:

To the person who like them : Do you recommand the + or the Dakar version beacause I can see the difference ( I know that the Dakar has a stiffer side) ?
But for Real life! E07+ or Dakar.
Thanks
*I need a new rear tire and they back in stock at fortnine.

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fortnine either has the wrong picture, or the wrong text. Because they don't match. Or I really don't understand something. All the ones that say only "e07" are not available in 150 / 17 from what I can tell.

Loved the MT43’s on my 2T KTM’s.

ballisticexchris said:

Chevron tire lovers unite!! I wonder if the same thing will happen to the trials tires that were all the rage 10 years ago?

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spam16v said:

Loved the MT43’s on my 2T KTM’s.

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I got caught up in both the trials tire and chevron tread fad for a few years. Both of them proved to have far too many shortcomings for the terrain or my riding style. That's just me though. I'm willing to try most products at least once. My mediocre skills cannot overcome the negative limitations of either tread design.

The E07 lovers have spoken and the manufacturer has listened. Now it will be all about pictures of tires that last like iron. It's too bad that Mitas spent all that engineering time creating a tire that has better traction but less tread life. It's simply not what the average E07 consumer is interested in.

RCinNC said:

There are Dakar versions in both the E07 and the E07+. The difference between the Dakar version and the standard version in both the Plus and non plus models is the thickness of the sidewall. If I recall correctly, the standard version has a three ply sidewall, and the Dakar version has a four ply. The Dakar version is more resilient for rougher off-roading, because the stiffer sidewalls are less flexible when they're aired down for rugged terrain, and would protect the rims more when the tires are at lower pressure. Also, being thicker, they probably provide more protection from cuts to the sidewalls from sharp rocks. I don't think there's any difference in the tread compound itself between the Dakar and the standard version.

The E07+ and E07+ Dakar were developed specifically for the bigger ADV bikes like the S10 and the GS. It's a different tread compound, and supposedly provided better grip, at the expense of longevity. I've never ridden on the plus version in either the standard or Dakar.

I'm primarily a street rider, with some gravel and dirt roads thrown into the mix. For me, the benefits provided by the Dakar version are overkill for my needs, with the added drawback that the stiffer sidewall simply increases the difficulty of mounting the tire by hand. When they're generally available again, I'll be getting the E07 standard version.

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Thank you ! Now its clearer!

jeckyll said:

fortnine either has the wrong picture, or the wrong text. Because they don't match. Or I really don't understand something. All the ones that say only "e07" are not available in 150 / 17 from what I can tell.

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Yes! I was looking at the E07+ they have both Dakar and just the + version but not the standard version.

RCinNC said:

There are Dakar versions in both the E07 and the E07+. The difference between the Dakar version and the standard version in both the Plus and non plus models is the thickness of the sidewall. If I recall correctly, the standard version has a three ply sidewall, and the Dakar version has a four ply. The Dakar version is more resilient for rougher off-roading, because the stiffer sidewalls are less flexible when they're aired down for rugged terrain, and would protect the rims more when the tires are at lower pressure. Also, being thicker, they probably provide more protection from cuts to the sidewalls from sharp rocks. I don't think there's any difference in the tread compound itself between the Dakar and the standard version.

The E07+ and E07+ Dakar were developed specifically for the bigger ADV bikes like the S10 and the GS. It's a different tread compound, and supposedly provided better grip, at the expense of longevity. I've never ridden on the plus version in either the standard or Dakar.

I'm primarily a street rider, with some gravel and dirt roads thrown into the mix. For me, the benefits provided by the Dakar version are overkill for my needs, with the added drawback that the stiffer sidewall simply increases the difficulty of mounting the tire by hand. When they're generally available again, I'll be getting the E07 standard version.

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With the difference between the two versions (Dakar and non-Dakar), only being about $20-30 each, I get the Dakar. I figure for the price, it may prevent a puncture, even on the side of the road with all the crap that can be there. Sidewall puncture is not going to be fixed.

HeliMark said:

With the difference between the two versions (Dakar and non-Dakar), only being about $20-30 each, I get the Dakar. I figure for the price, it may prevent a puncture, even on the side of the road with all the crap that can be there. Sidewall puncture is not going to be fixed.

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Sidewall punctures are an easy fix. Duct tape and the spare tube you carry.

I haven't plugged a tire since I started running Dakars. That seems like a benefit anyone could use.

Something important to consider is the weight of the tire. The Dakars I lifted off the shelf are very heavy. This is going to affect your handling.

On a +/- 600 pound motorcycle! If I just used lighter tires my bike would handle better.
On the other hand, a heavier tire is more HEAVY DUTY! Just like the Tenere.
Thank you MITAS for bringing this tire back.