Karoo 3

[Mzee]

Anyone using the Karoo 3? Any suggestions, words of wisdom, technical details, etc.

 

[MurphCO]

Someone told me they don't come in Tenere size

 

[SuperCal]

Well they certainly look pretty cool and I'd like to try them and see how they work. According to the Metzler page they are going to make a Tenere size http://metzeler.com/site/us/products/tyres-catalogue/Karoo-3.html . I checked a few suppliers and seems like they were all still waiting on delivery.

 

[HoebSTer]

I too am interested, but have concerns as any comparable Metzeler ire I have used over the years has always worn faster than others.

 

[macca]

There.s a thread somewhere on ADVrider where someone on a 1200GS LC with these and they are trying to get ~10000Km's out of a set.

 

[Firefight911]

Someone told me they don't come in Tenere size

I think you are referring to the Michelin Wild which is only available in the NEW BMW sizes. The new wet BMW does not use the same size as the air/oil cooled.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk which means there are more than likely spelling errors!

 

[macca]

The advrider thread is actually a vid. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21485014&postcount=182

 

[Mzee]

Pew can't wait to get hold of a set.

 

[snakebitten]

Pew can wait to get hold of a set.

They are finally available. Got a set on the way.

 

[Mzee]

They are finally available. Got a set on the way.

We wait to hear from you how they perform.

 

[klunsford]

Just a reminder... 10000 kms is still only 6213 miles. Not great wear but decent... Now if you could get 10000+ miles out of them. That would be AWESOME!

 

[avc8130]

Just a reminder... 10000 kms is still only 6213 miles. Not great wear but decent... Now if you could get 10000+ miles out of them. That would be AWESOME!

6213 out of THAT tire would be AMAZING to me. I didn't get that out of a Battlewing or Tourance (NOT exp).

ac

 

[snakebitten]

Yaw know me. I only require 4000 miles outta a tire. (oil change interval)
And STILL, the K60 is the only rear dirt tire to make it.

If the Karoo can hook up better than the K60 and can make it that 4K, we have a winner!

We shall see. I'm skeptical. Especially after the Gen2 flash.

 

[~TABASCO~]

Yaw know me. I only require 4000 miles outta a tire. (oil change interval)
And STILL, the K60 is the only rear dirt tire to make it.

If the Karoo can hook up better than the K60 and can make it that 4K, we have a winner!

We shall see. I'm skeptical. Especially after the Gen2 flash.

Gen II will smoke my K60 this round.... ::010:: Im going to have to force myself to ride in (T) more on the road and (S) with TCS turned off for the off road action ! ::26::

I cant imagine running Gen II with anything but the K60.... Its gunna be "bye-bye back tire"

 

[snakebitten]

..... Im going to have to force myself to ride in (T) more on the road......

Sure you are.

 

[~TABASCO~]

Sure you are.

> ::26::

 

[snakebitten]

i've accepted that this beast has become the only bike I have ever had that can deliver me to so much adventure\enjoyment. So much so that I have also accepted that TIRES are the only real cost to riding this bike anywhere in the world anytime I want. After all, the thing doesn't have any unscheduled costs. They don't break. They don't surprise you.

So I don't care how much the rubber costs. Period. I can buy LOTS of donuts for the costs of upkeep\repairs the other bike (that can do what this bike does) requires. I just need the tires to be stocked at all the dealers along the way. LOL.

 

[jasonc32amg]

I just ordered a set...can't wait O0

 

[Mzee]

Any having a verdict on this tyre yet?

 

[super ten]

I priced them yesterday. 410.00 they are proud of them. Ran a 705 to finish off the front and gonna end up with about 7000 miles on it. I may stick with shinko. 201.00 for the set.