Hey crew, anyone got feedback on Dunlop 606's. I would like some aggressive tyres for winter, some real dual-sport riding and it gets muddy out in the Victorian forests.

I've been recommended these 606's as a good solution, they are road-legal with a good wear rate compared to motocross/MX tyres.

I've been quoted $125 rear 130x90x17" and $100 front 90xsomethingx21"

I think I will give them a go. I am awaiting delivery of a 2-1 exhaust for better clearance, bash plate, full front fender and some more bits ready to hit some good off road trails!

We don't have D606 in the UK,(and I think Europe as a whole), the nearest tyre is the Pirelli MT21.

They look good, give them a go....

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Hi Nutt

Yep the 606 is not to bad a tyre and that seems like fair pricing.

I have used 606 rears on my TTR600 and they work well enough, have ridden my mates 1200GS with 606's (he has 21 and 18 wheels for it) and they work well on it.

The 1200 gets about 4500 to 5000km out of the rear and I get 3500 to 4000 out of them. Others seem to get more km's out of them but they are a good allrounder.

Have you looked at Michelin T-63, they are better in mud then 606's IMO. I get a bit better mileage and feels a lot better to steer with the rear.

Give the 606's a go they are a good tyre, I would fit them or T-63 to my 660R if I had to use it offroad.

Cheers for the info, as soon as all the other parts arrive from MetalMule and off-the-road I will go and get the tyres!

On our last few trips into the Outback we have used Pirelli MT21's and Dunlop D606's. I had the MT21's on my R while Richard used the D606's on his Tenere.

Both types seemed to perform fairly well with reasonable milage and good offroad performance - allbeit mainly in the dry so to speak. The D606's do seem to be a bit more meaty than the MT21's - especially on the rear.

At the moment I am currently running Heidenau K60's and Richard has Mefo Explorers - both of these selections are obviously aimed at a more realistic 50/50 riding combination.

Quoted prices seem reasonable.

Hope this helps.

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expat Kiwi - now living in Melbourne - now riding a XT660R and a XT1200Z

Hi Nutt

I had the D606 on my xtr as my last set of tyres. I got about 4500 out of rear. I have gone back to the tourance for now. They 606 floated a bit at 110km/h on the bitumen, and wasn't as good on gravel roads as the tourance. It is a massive improvement in mud and clay, and slightly better in sand.

All in all it is a good 50/50 tyre, but i wasn't doing 50/50 like I thought I was.

Oh yeah, the 606 generates a lot more noise on the road too.

Thanks for the info, I certainly plan to do the majority of riding off-road, basically just bitumen to get to and from the forests

If you plan to ride mostly off road then there are better tyres then 606's around but the 606's or t63's will work fine for you.

The 660 has the weight on the front to make a 606 work so will be fine.

Hi supamanaint, I would like to run S12's or something for even more confidence in the slush however I have to face facts that I bought this bike for cuising/exploring and not just hitting every gnarly goat trail, I am moving away from harder enduro style riding so I need a happy medium and there's no doubt the Tourance stock hoops just dont cut it even in grass let alone mud. Plus DOT rated tyre is good for more confidence and comfort on the black-top.

I still await the MM2-1 exhuaust, bash plate, rad guard and a few other components. I am really looking forward to the arrival of all the parts then I will fit new tyres and get out and write some reviews!

I used to ride 606 on my Honda XR600 and was happy about them. I did not ride agresivelly - motocross like, but rather turist kind. Neverthelles I used to go any crazy complicated and steep lane imaginable and never found 606 to be insufficient regarding grip.
On the road I haven't found any troubles, but XR was not a fast bike ( max. 115 kph).

Now I ride XT660Z Tenere with Tourances and for me there is no comparision with 606 at all. Tourances are very good road tires with some marginal off road ability - just enough to allow comfortable ride on the good dry forest dirt roads. On the gravel however, one must be very cautious.
On the highway I found ride very good indeed, but for off roading I do not think even for the moment to go lanes I used to do regulary with 606.

When Tourances are going to be wored enough, I'am planning to switch on either 606, TKC80 or maybe MT21, whatever will be available. If possibile I will try to get 606 again.