maybe you just need to get used to it after riding smaller enduro machines?

When i first got mine i thought it was a lump off road, i now think for its size/weight its fairly capable. but as said above...speed is your friend. (plus the Tenere crashes quite well)

I use an E0-9 rear. They are a good all round tyre, i dont run the rear below 20PSI off road...normally about 25-28PSI on road and around 30-32PSI with luggage.