The new Mitas E07 Adventure tire (tyre)

[Tenman]

I can smell a tire blind folded and tell if a tire is good for safety and braking

 

[Dirt_Dad]

I can smell a tire blind folded and tell if a tire is good for safety and braking

A blind folded test ride...I'd pay money to watch that test.

 

[AVGeek]

Tires are a very personal choice. Given that this forum is all about the same bike, I think if you plotted the tire choices made here, it would be a bell curve centered around the Mitas. And like in school, some people break the bell curve and don’t follow the pack. Since we have so many choices, more data is a good thing and more importantly why we make the choices we do is a key data point.

 

[eemsreno]

I have an update on my E-07+ tire experience.
This is my first E-07+ on the right with 10,300 miles on it.
On the left is the second E-07+ that was on the 2017 when I rode solo to Arizona and Big Bend. It has just under 6,000 miles.
It doesn't seem to be holding up ever well.


A closer look at the 6,000 mile E-07+


I just removed this 805 off of my 2012 and it lasted 7,000 miles.


I was planning on leaving that newer E-07+ on for the Arkansas rally but now I don't know if it can last that long.

I just had to edit the mileage of the 805 because I had put 6,000 and it was 7,000.

 

[jpward]

I sure miss the original Mitas E07 (non-Dakar in my case). It was excellent on wet and dry pavement and very good on gravel roads. I got 8K miles on the rear. I only got 5K miles on the E07+.
The MotoZ Tractionator got good mileage (12K miles), but it "stepped out" on wet pavement.
Now I am trying the K60 (only 1K so far). I've heard the longevity is good, but I am concerned about wet pavement traction due to other people's reports.
The original E07 could rail corners on wet pavement! I would pay top $$ to get another set!

 

[eemsreno]

I sure miss the original Mitas E07 (non-Dakar in my case). It was excellent on wet and dry pavement and very good on gravel roads. I got 8K miles on the rear. I only got 5K miles on the E07+.
The MotoZ Tractionator got good mileage (12K miles), but it "stepped out" on wet pavement.
Now I am trying the K60 (only 1K so far). I've heard the longevity is good, but I am concerned about wet pavement traction due to other people's reports.
The original E07 could rail corners on wet pavement! I would pay top $$ to get another set!

I was a huge fan of the E-07
I ran a lot of K60 but never was a fan. Felt dangerous on wet roads.

 

[ballisticexchris]

I'm blown away at how many miles guys are squeezing out of a motorcycle tire. I consider anything over 5,000 miles fantastic.

 

[SilverBullet]

I have an update on my E-07+ tire experience.
This is my first E-07+ on the right with 10,300 miles on it.
On the left is the second E-07+ that was on the 2017 when I rode solo to Arizona and Big Bend. It has just under 6,000 miles.
It doesn't seem to be holding up ever well.
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Steve the tire on the right is clearly a Dakar version. Tire on left doesn't appear to be a Dakar (no yellow stripe) so that could explain the lower mileage.

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[RCinNC]

I thought the main difference between the Dakar and the non Dakar was that the Dakar had a 4 ply sidewall and the non Dakar had three plies. I've never read anywhere that there was any difference in the actual composition of the tire or depth of the tread itself, so would a Dakar actually last any longer? I believe the Dakar version was mainly for people who did a lot of off roading and tended to air down their tires more often; the thicker sidewalls stood up under load with decreased air pressure better than the standard E07.

 

[SilverBullet]

More plies sidewall and tread (at least old E-07 was). Not sure about compound but I think it is different. Heavier/thicker tire should run cooler also which should equate to longer life.

From Mitas website:
DAKAR (Yellow stripe): Tyre with a stronger carcass and higher puncture resistance. Suitable for higher loads, longer adventure trips and extreme conditions.

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[eemsreno]

Steve the tire on the right is clearly a Dakar version. Tire on left doesn't appear to be a Dakar (no yellow stripe) so that could explain the lower mileage.

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I had forgotten about that, your right.
I'm still disappointed because I had run both Dakar and no Dakar E-07s and they lasted the same amount of miles.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

I was a huge fan of the E-07
I ran a lot of K60 but never was a fan. Felt dangerous on wet roads.

I've got a new K60 on the rear. Really hating it. Ran the K60 for years and was fine, but after getting used to the E-07 Dakar, it points out just how sub-par the K60 really is. With that prominent solid center line it doens't grip on the straight gravel/dirt roads like the E-07. Most noticeable on the steep road near my house. And it is absolute crap for grip in a powerslide. Lean the bike over and grab some throttle and it feels like a slick back there. Lots of throttle control practice. I'm absolutely hating having the K60 on the bike again.

I was able to purchase a new Dakar for the front. Glad to still have that available.

From Mitas website:
DAKAR (Yellow stripe): Tyre with a stronger carcass and higher puncture resistance. Suitable for higher loads, longer adventure trips and extreme conditions.

In all the years and bikes I ran the E-07 Dakars I never once had a puncture. Damn, I miss that tire.

 

[eemsreno]

I think I'll just order a new 805 and start running them on the rear. A lot cheaper and last almost the same. And I'm very impressed with their performance, On road and off.

 

[eemsreno]

I'm blown away at how many miles guys are squeezing out of a motorcycle tire. I consider anything over 5,000 miles fantastic.

Chris
I think it has a lot to do with where people live also.
Here in Iowa where I do most of my riding there isn't any mt. roads not much curves and no reason to be on and off the throttle, just relaxed cruising along looking at the corn grow.
When I rode to the Dragon area with my son we just ripped rubber off our tires.
I noticed in the Texas, New Mexico and Arizona roads that there was a lot of chip seal roads and head wind. That might have contributed to fast tire wear.
I have the solution for you guys that go through tires fast, "move to Iowa"

 

[Heresjeff]

I'm blown away at how many miles guys are squeezing out of a motorcycle tire. I consider anything over 5,000 miles fantastic.

That’s why you don’t run off road tires on a street bike. lol


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[ballisticexchris]

That’s why you don’t run off road tires on a street bike. lol


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Even with 100% street tires I only get maximum of about 5,000 miles before they are worn to the wear bars. I always get the softest compound I can find. I'm all about the traction.

 

[Criss]

I sure miss the original Mitas E07 (non-Dakar in my case). It was excellent on wet and dry pavement and very good on gravel roads. I got 8K miles on the rear. I only got 5K miles on the E07+.
The MotoZ Tractionator got good mileage (12K miles), but it "stepped out" on wet pavement.
Now I am trying the K60 (only 1K so far). I've heard the longevity is good, but I am concerned about wet pavement traction due to other people's reports.
The original E07 could rail corners on wet pavement! I would pay top $$ to get another set!

Hi

I rode the K60 on a Central America trip , 25000 km or 16000 miles on it
long life but not safe on wet , and it's worst and worst with the mileage ......
Only one set , never a second one
I prefer the E07 , and E07+ , much safer on wet , but not as long on the mileage

Chris

 

[jpward]

Hi

I rode the K60 on a Central America trip , 25000 km or 16000 miles on it
long life but not safe on wet , and it's worst and worst with the mileage ......
Only one set , never a second one
I prefer the E07 , and E07+ , much safer on wet , but not as long on the mileage

Chris

Well shoot. I have a brand new pair of K60's on the bike now with a trip planned to rainy Vancouver Island. Riding 2-up with my girlfriend. I'll take it easy. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Criss]

Hi
I didn't remember the air pressure I used , but I must lower the pressure a little bit , more comfortable and more grip
Chris

 

[Dirt_Dad]

After this weekend's dirt ride I'm pretty well fed-up with my nearly new rear K60. I'm looking to find some worthwhile replacement before the Arkansas ride next month. Currently trying to collect useful information about Dunlop's new offering. Dunlop MIssion

Don't know what I'm moving to...Mitas, you really screwed over your loyal customer base.