The Metzeler Karoo 4 set stayed on till the very end of the season and will be on come spring 2026. Here are some more reflections. Choosing a Karoo 4 set for the heavy bike was an experiment of a sort. Definitely the most offroad oriented tire I’ve had on any of the big adventure…read more>>
Tires
TKC 70 from Continental, on a lightweight motorcycle
The TKC 70 tires from Continental came as factory standard on the 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. Think I understand why the choice. Those who have been here before, possibly also browsed through or read some of the posts, may have seen that I’ve talked about, reviewed, or reflected, on Continental TKC 70. Twice, come to…read more>>
Karoo 4 rear, first impressions on BMW 1250 GS
Metzeler Karoo 4 has been on the list of tires I’d like to test out on the BMW 1250 GS. It happened sooner than originally intended. Before I rant-start rant, this is not my first review (or “rant-flection”) of Metzeler Karoo tires. Whether the former Karoo 3 or the latest incarnation. I had Karoo 3…read more>>
9000 kilometers on Pirelli Rally Scorpion STR, review
Circa 9000 kilometers done with the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires on my BMW 1250 GS. The front tire tire is ok, but the rear is done. This is pretty much as expected. The set is considerably more worn at this stage than what it was on my former motorcycle, a 2023 KTM 890 Adventure….read more>>
Rally STR again, on a BMW 1250 GS
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR are tires you find on many new adventure motorcycles. Some hardcore offroaders don’t like them. I’m not a hardcore offroader but more of a mainstream adventure rider. Needed a predictable set of tires for various conditions, weather-wise, road surfaces, or both. Something better offroad, or on gravel and dirt than, for…read more>>
Metzeler Karoo 4 review, more than a predecessor?
The Metzeler Karoo 4 tires became available from March 2022. After some thousands of kilometers on Karoo 3 they weren’t my first choice. Far from. Although Karoo 3 had surprised me in some unexpected ways, they had plenty of shortcomings. And these floated to surface as the tires got more worn down. Mostly it was…read more>>
Scorpion Rally STR, second set reflections
The first set of Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR went into the bin and a second set came on. Here are some (more) reflections. Yeah I chose them again for my KTM 890 Adventure. And there are some good reason for that. Reasons not all would agree on. That is how it should be. Everyone is…read more>>
Continental TKC 70 Rocks review, does it rock?
Continental TKC 70 Rocks came out, think it was early 2020. A more aggressive, offroad oriented version than TKC70. I decided to try it. Prices on motorcycle tires were crazy in 2022. Especially in Norway. So much so that I had a little shock when I got the bill on the new Continental set. And…read more>>
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR review
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR is an adventure or dual sport tire that has gained a lot of traction. Why it has, well several reasons. For one thing, traction is very good. Traction in the market as well! Those aren’t few, the bikes that come factory fresh with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR mounted, of late. Think…read more>>
Metzeler Karoo 3, a tire surprise
Metzeler Karoo 3 have been around for a long time. I’m not quite sure for how long. Took a chance, got a pair, and was surprised! I did some research and found reviews dating back to 2015 and older. However I am not sure the 2021 model is identical to the first ones. I would…read more>>