I wanted more off-road orientated tyres than the Tourances that were OE. I've had TKC80s previously on other bikes, and know that they are cracking tyres.

However, after reading good reports about Heidenau K60s on Adv Riders, I thought it had tro be worth trying a pair - especially at �102 delivered!

Fitted them yesterday, and initial impression is very good, although that's on the basis of only about 20 miles on (dry) roads and a couple of miles offroad.

On the road, when first riding on them after being used to Tourances, they have a similar but not quite as alarming 'Oh my God' sensation to TKCs, as the lean in seems very abrupt after the Tourances. All soon feels perfectly normal, however. Good handling and braking; slight noise, but no worse than TKCs.

Offroad grip seems very good - although the tread on the front filled up when I went through a perpetually wet and claggy area. But the TKCs used to do exactly the same.

So far, I'm impressed. I'll report back if that impression changes when I've got some miles on them, particularly in the wet.

For those who haven't seen them before, here are some photos:

http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/x...nTenere001.jpg

http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/x...nTenere002.jpg

http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/x...nTenere003.jpg

Hi, its just a bit off-topic but - as far as i see - the little tube is full of oil (pic 2, just where the main stand is). There is a little part which is to be exchanged by Yamaha which solves this problem. If it is just a "optical illusion" , please ignore me

Might be a noobie question but are the tyres fitted correctly? As front and rear tread patterns seem opposed to each other.
Mark

It would seem like that but alot of manufacturers say that the front is better like that as its get better grip for a non driven wheel where as for a driving wheel (ie the rear) its better the normal way round ie points facing forward as it pushs dirt stone etc out the ways.

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Plough on

Good eye, but yes they are fitted correctly

hi
can i ask where you got them from or a linky?

fozzy17 you can get Heidenau K60s from http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/...-90-90-21.html