Continental Twinduro TKC80 Dual Sport Front Motorcycle Tire

Just replaced my TKC80 with 9098 miles on my BMW 1200 GSA. Not sure how I got this much mileage on a knobby tire, but I am very happy with these tires as this is the third tire installed. And won't be the last if I'm running a knobby

-m-2015--

Picked up a CB500X and scrambled to get some tires on it in time for a rally ride (RM never fails to come through when you need them to). Was not disappointed in this tire - front tracked super through the gravel, dirt, & mud.

Good surprise was how smooth it felt on road, too.

I've been using TKC's for years on my BMW GSA. They work really well in most all conditions with reassuring traction and directional stability on pretty much anything you throw at them. As far as deep mud or sand, any big bike like the GSA is a handful no matter what knob you choose. Were the TKC's really shine is their ability to allow you to still ride at a generous sporting pace on the street. They offer composure in corners that must be experienced to be believed. If I had to knock them, they are noisy on the road, but that's the nature of a knob pattern. Worth the tradeoff IMO. I considerd cheaper alternatives, but these have proven their they are worth the slight premium to me.

-m-2011 BMW--

Best tire I've found for dirt, mud, rocks, sand, and deep gravel. Not a great tire for pavement use, but usable. Somewhat noisy on pavement, but it is an excellent off road tire.

-m-2016--

Love these! Just wish they would offer the 90/90-21 in tube type.

-m-2013 SUZUKI--

Great traction and the price was right, but with that great traction comes shortened lifespan.

No one ever criticizes the performance of the TKC80 - it's always the tread life they criticize. I get 6000 miles, however my KTM 1190 has lots of electronic stuff such as front ABS and wheelie control in certain modes. So...sometimes when I wheelie too high, it will bring the front end down pretty hard by cutting power. At 6000 miles, I had some good knobs and some worn knobs...not sure how that happened as it was gradual and I did not lose knobs - some just wore faster than others. Not sure if the worn knobs are from when I come down off a wheelie and suddenly the wheel has to instantly increase speed when it contacts the pavement??? Never-the-less, I could not feel it in the front end, or the dirt or street performance and at 6000 miles, I did not care.

-m-2015--

Love this tire for any Utah adventure, it's great for road, dirt, sand, rock, and even snow and ice (which I don't recommend). No complaints so far and had it on for one season.

-m-1999 KAWASAKI KLR650--

I used this as a front tire on my KTM 950SE. Acceptable both on pavement and off. It shows as directional but I swapped it after 2000 miles and that minimized uneven tread block wear with no downside I could tell. My previous TKC80 became unusable at 3000 miles due to weird tread block wear. Got 4000+ miles by turning it around

Happy with my tk80 this is my second set got about 7500 miles out of them on a BMW 650 GS.

-m-BMW--

Great tire for dual sport riding awesome on the road and off road wear out quick though on the road

I have TKC80's on my 2005 F650GS Dakar; these tires work well for any surface including offroad. The tires hook up when the going gets slick (greasy mud in the rain, Moab - Slick Rock).

The tires have a decent life - about 4,000 miles for a rear - 2 rears per front. I'm sure you could get more life out of the tire if you strictly ran the road - but what fun is that :)

This tire has a heavy - thick carcass which minimizes cuts or punctures.

Great compromise for all around on road/off road.

-m-BMW--

I run these tires on my wife's Versys 650 the front can go nine or ten thousand miles and the rear gets about 6 or 7 they get really good traction both Street and dirt I have a set for my KTM 1190 but haven't tried them yet

The "gold standard" of tire for the KLR650.

-m-2007 KAWASAKI KLR650--

Very disappointed with the tires performance and tread life. Used them on the Trans America Trail this summer and they wore out faster than fellow riders with Dunlop 606 tires.

-m---

Tire is used on a 2010 Triumph Scrambler. Performs well in all conditions. You will feel a vibration at slow speeds with these large block tires. Little sign of wear at 4100 miles. Will outlast rear 2-3 times.

TKC80s have been great tires. I have used the same set for over 4000 miles 75% pavement, 20% gravel, 5% larger rocks and dirt. They have held up great still lots of tread left. For a more aggressive style tire they surprised me on pavement and wet pavement. Dry pavement I can still drag footpegs in the corners and feel confident doing it. Sloppy muddy conditions they get pretty slick but I am comparing a 400lb KLR to my KTM 300 in the mud so the weight and geometry could be 80-90% of that. Overall excellent tire. I will buy another set when I wear these out. Front seems like it will last for 2-3 rear tires.

Machine this part was bought for: 2012 KAWASAKI KLR650

Using Tire on a KTM990 the tire is great for trails and fire roads. wears fast but if your looking for a good tire off road this is it.

I have this on the front of my KTM 990 Adventure, used it a few times in the past on my previous bike (KLR 650). Feels good on pavement and not bad in the dirt. Good tire for those of us who like to use the same bike for commuting to work during the week and a little trail riding on the weekend.