Table of contents

• Enduro tires in the 2013 tire test Six pairs of enduro tires of size 110/80 R19, 150/70 R17
• Enduro tire test
• Safely into the Rhine Valley through switchbacks
• Ultra-fast, stable Pirelli
• Country road and motorway
• Wear scoring
• After 4000 kilometers
• Wet test
• Final scoring
• Driver favorites
• This is how MOTORRAD tests
• Bridgestone Battle Wing 501/502
• Continental Trail Attack 2
• Dunlop Trailmax TR 91 – Best purchase
• Metzeler Tourance Next – test winner
• Michelin Anakee 3
• Pirelli Scorpion Trail

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Tire test 2013: 6 pairs of enduro tires: 110/80 R19, 150/70 R17.

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Six enduro tires in country roads, wet conditions and 4,000 kilometers of wear tests.

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The French Cevennes are perfect for leaving everyday life far behind.

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The enduro tires in the wet.

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Evaluation table: country road / motorway after 4000 kilometers.

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The enduro tires after 4000 kilometers.

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Evaluation table: wear and tear.

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Wear on the front and rear wheels.

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The enduro tires in the wear rating.

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Evaluation table: Landstrasse / Autobahn in new condition.

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The enduro tires on country roads and highways.

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The view: Reward for stupid mile scrubbing: great alpine panorama near Grenoble.

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The journey: Land under on the way south. But the rain is getting warmer.

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The departure: who will sweep the workshop, who will sweep the streets? Last instruction before the start.

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Only 48 hours: six determined men hum 24,000 kilometers on six test bikes with 1200 liters of fuel. Effective driving time? Just two days. A look behind the scenes. The idea: Small roads, no traffic: With this plan in mind, we went to test the tires.

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The final score. Conclusion: a surprise victory for the Munich tire brand Metzeler? In any case, the brand new Tourance Next remains too colorless on the country road, here Dunlop and Pirelli are ahead. In wet conditions, the Dunlop can still stand up, but when worn, the TR 91 buckles dramatically. In the end, balance wins.

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Evaluation table: wet track.

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Don’t feel like it anymore? Tiger or tuna? Captain Del Ponte would have been happy to see new sailors.

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More streets in sight: Our most beautiful tablecloth during the tour: the Michelin map, sheet 339.

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Sightseeing by the sea: Great starting point for the trip into the mountains: the port city of Sète.

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Tiger upwelling in the Cevennes: Thanks to us, the volume of traffic rose by 600 percent in some cases.

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And everything on one card: At the toll stations, the magnetic stripe of our Routex card lights up.

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Then the riders: The Tiger tamers then also ensure that solid fuels are supplied quickly.

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First the horses: When the warning lamp glows, it’s not just the Triumphs that are filled with minerals.

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Jorg Lohse, Head of Service Test – privately drives Triumph Street Triple and MTB with dog: 1st Pirelli Scorpion Trail, 2nd Dunlop Trailmax TR 91, 6th Conti Trail Attack 2.

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The drivers’ favorites. Sebastian Schmidt, guest tester – privately drives the Honda VFR 800 and likes chainsaws: 1st Pirelli Scorpion Trail, 2nd Conti Trail Attack 2, 6th Michelin Anakee 3.

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Well accommodated: As ordered: Which place name could describe the 4000 kilometers more aptly?

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Well rubbed down: Now just do not come into a control – the Pirelli shows the bare shoulder.

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Hardly any material left: the profile checker. Not to be seen: the heavily furrowed brow of Mr. Schwers.

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Attractant: Froberg’s troop was a real attraction for China-Girl Minh’s travel group.

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Lubricant: After 1000 kilometers, the tigers had a short service on the plan.

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Like a new one: During the wet tests, new tires have to be put on the motorcycle every 30 minutes.

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A misstep at the gas station: … and the cockpit holder breaks. Camille is amazed at what’s going on in his workshop.

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Michelin Anakee 3rd MOTORRAD verdict: 4th place, 415 points.

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Metzeler Tourance Next – test winner. MOTORRAD verdict: 1st place, 442 points.

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Dunlop Trailmax TR 91 – Best purchase. MOTORRAD verdict: 2nd place, 436 points.

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Continental Trail Attack 2nd MOTORRAD verdict: 3rd place, 423 points.

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Bridgestone Battle Wing 501/502. MOTORRAD verdict: 6th place, 401 points.

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Rainer Froberg, Fleet Manager – Drives Harley Road King privately, gets into every parking space: 1. Dunlop Trailmax TR 91, 2. Pirelli Scorpion Trail, 6. Bridgestone Battle Wing.

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Karsten Schwers, MOTORCYCLE top tester – privately rides the Honda CRF 250 R, pedals to every summit: 1. Dunlop Trailmax TR 91, 2. Pirelli Scorpion Trail, 6th Bridgestone Battle Wing.

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Holger Kiggen, guest tester – privately drives the BMW F 800 S and controls trams: 1st Dunlop Trailmax TR 91, 2nd Pirelli Scorpion Trail, 6th Michelin Anakee 3.

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Jorg Jutzeler, guest tester – privately drives the Kawa ZX-10R, starts at the Alpine Masters: 1st Pirelli Scorpion Trail, 2nd Conti Trail Attack 2, 6th Michelin Anakee 3rd.

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Pirelli Scorpion Trail. MOTORRAD verdict: 4th place, 415 points.

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Enduro tires in the 2013 tire test

Enduro tires in the 2013 tire test
Six pairs of enduro tires of size 110/80 R19, 150/70 R17

Six pairs of enduro tires in the big 2013 tire test: which one buckles first under maximum load? We’ll find out – with the Triumph Tiger in the French Cevennes.

Jorg Lohse

05/08/2013

Enduro tire test

Who still has the right time today? Hardly anyone in the business world, which is characterized by long-term meetings, and even retirees have difficulties with appointments. Perhaps that is why the class of large travel enduros is so successful: dash quickly into the distance, breathe in the scent of the big wide world and shake off the hustle and bustle of everyday life on winding paths. The whole thing as quickly and effectively as possible, after all, you don’t have much time. With that we would have already described our 2013 tire test: The focus is not on the absolute mileage as in previous years, this time it is about the actual operating time under forced load. In principle, what motorcyclists say on their tires: around 1000 kilometers by motorway to the destination, extensive day tours through wild winding curves, then back to business in a hurry.

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Ideal for our purposes: the Cevennes peppered with curves in all variations. In total, a ridiculous 4,000 kilometers should be spent on the test bikes – six dabbing Triumph Tiger Explorers – each equipped with a pair of test tires. So no comparison to our tire trip “to the end of the world”, the westernmost tip of Spain with the BMW R 1200 GS two years ago, where this type of tire was driven 5500 kilometers (issue 12/2011). At the end of this year’s tire tour, the Tripmasters have a total of 48 hours of operation. Two days of use, that shouldn’t really stress a modern enduro tire. Or does it?

A 81, near Neckarburg, one operating hour:
Just once rolled in, the six tire pairings on the Triumph have to show how things are going in terms of straight-line stability with a pillion passenger. Top tester Karsten Schwers pushes the triples, which are fully loaded with a fat roll of luggage and professional associate Rainer F., to the limit at top speed. That leaves some test candidates cold (Bridgestone, Michelin), others (Conti, Dunlop) get into a lurch at a speed of 180 plus. Not ideal conditions for relaxing on vacation. Which is why the travel speed of the group settles at a problem-free 160 km / h when continuing south.

Safely into the Rhine Valley through switchbacks

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Tire test 2013: 6 pairs of enduro tires: 110/80 R19, 150/70 R17.

Hollental near Freiburg, two hours of operation:
The sunny twelve degrees Celsius on the railway have become just under two on the B31 in the Black Forest, plus snow and sleet slap onto the asphalt.

Now it is time to bring the tiger, which weighs around 350 kilos with its driver and load, safely into the Rhine Valley on the wide curved radii and through hairpin bends. Above all, on bikes no. 1 (Bridgestone) and no. 5 (Michelin), the riders are now acting with a level-headed throttle. On the other hand, you feel much more comfortable on nos. 3 and 4 (Dunlop, Metzeler). The later test drives on a special wet test course run by the tire manufacturer Goodyear-Dunlop will confirm these impressions.

A 39, near Bourg-en-Bresse / France, six operating hours:
Fast progress is not an issue on the super-flat autobahn. The lanes are empty, and with the cruise control switched on, you can head south without stress or traffic jams. The bikes are swapped every 100 kilometers in order to compensate for differences in the rider. Driving comfort, such as self-damping and rolling behavior, are now becoming more apparent. Due to its slightly hard, bony nature, the pilots on the Michelin Explorer almost feel worn out, and it is much more comfortable to travel to the Triumph with Conti, Dunlop or Pirelli tires.

D 2, at Sète, ten hours of operation:
The port city on the Mediterranean is the first stage destination and should be the starting point for our Cevennes tour. The first 1000 kilometers stressed neither the rider nor the motorcycles, and the tires also put up with the mileage with ease: minimal wear in the middle, the shoulders negligible. Seen in this way, all candidates would easily manage a five-digit mileage in front and behind. But now it will be the tire shoulders in particular: The Cevennes are peppered with curves of all kinds.

N 106, near Alès, 13 operating hours:
The broadly curved departmental and national roads that cut from the south into the French low mountain range are a clear case for the sporty types of tires in our sextet: The (older) ones score particularly well here. Pirelli Scorpion Trail and the (newly developed) Conti Trail Attack 2, with which the massive Explorer can be steered razor-sharp in every corner until the notches are placed, and fine steering corrections are also not an issue. The much more sluggish Bridgestone is less appealing, as it already looks a lot gray compared to the rest of the test field. His sedate manner stands in stark contrast to the dynamism of the 137 hp Explorer. The difference is particularly evident when, after swapping the motorcycle, the agile Pirelli comes before the sedate one Bridgestone moves.

D 907, Tarn Gorge, 18 operating hours:
The streets are getting narrower, it has not been straight on for hours. The meandering with the grippy surfaces, exact radii and the exaggerated curve exterior is a real wellness and fun program for the driver, but gives the tires a hell of a job. Spring unfolds in the rugged landscape with a sunny 25 degrees Celsius, the road conditions are perfect for milking the tigers vigorously. What is given as a command with the right hand above literally rubs the rubbers down below. In unison, the pack brakes the 259 kilo loads up to the control range of the ABS sharply in curves and serpentines, while accelerating out the torque pulls on the almost stamping 150 mm rear tire. When the driver changes, which are no longer based on kilometers driven, but every hour, the hands keep feeling over the tire shoulders, and wear increases significantly, especially at the front.

Ultra-fast, stable Pirelli

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Six enduro tires in country roads, wet conditions and 4,000 kilometers of wear tests.

D 243, La Vernarede, 24 operating hours:
Late in the evening there is a seductive smell in the hotel “Lou Cante Perdrix” from the kitchen of the patron Stephane Abbe, but the hunger must not be satisfied. After a gigantic climbing tour through the Cevennes to a fantastic view of the majestic Millau Bridge, the tires are only a day old in terms of service life. But what is it? Above all, the ultra-fast, stable Pirelli, which puts you in a good mood in the constantly successive alternating curves, has come threateningly close to the legal minimum tread depth of 1.6 millimeters on the front shoulder of the tire. A laterally running groove is particularly problematic, and with an initial depth of three millimeters, it has to offer a quarter less than the profiles of the competition.

D 152, Col de l’Asclier, 28 operating hours:
The name of the Explorer literally cries out for the discovery of new routes, so it is no wonder that with the triples, apart from conventional D-roads (Route departementale), we also have the small, partly red and white marked C-routes (Route communale) of the Michelin map, sheet 339, under the wheels. The Cevennes are now hiked through on narrow, almost a towel-wide single tracks. Cornering and average speed decrease, but by no means do the demands on the tires. The long winter has left clear traces here, too, with eruptions of frost, small mountains of gravel and gravel lurk in the curves and bends. In addition, fist-sized rocks cross the ideal line again and again, which calls for lightning-fast driving maneuvers. This is clearly the hour of the Dunlop, who, thanks to its soft, slightly crumple nature, always sends confident feedback to the driver on these sometimes greasy and slippery surfaces.

D 907, near Portes, 36 operating hours:
Shortly before the monotonous journey home, the castle ruins of Château de Portes beckon to explore the loose ground. The dusty excursion does not really put any of the six candidates, which the manufacturers guarantee five to ten percent off-road suitability, to the test. However, they would all fail equally if it were real mud and mud. In such a case, only real big scooters like Conti’s TKC 80 or Metzeler’s Karoo 3 would get ahead.

A 81, Kreuz Stuttgart, 48 operating hours:
Two real days were enough to really finish some tires. With the Dunlop Tiger you would just about get away, but with the Pirelli Triumph you don’t want to be in control over the last few meters to the editorial office. After so much fun that these two tires brought, no one wants to put up with the stress.

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Country road and motorway

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Evaluation table: Landstrasse / Autobahn in new condition.

Even if the big travel enduros can easily be moved over gravel: Only very few are actually out and about in difficult terrain with their Tiger, GS or Varadero. Which is why every motorcycle manufacturer from Europe or Japan does not use impressive coarse tires for original equipment, but rather precisely this type of tire from our test. With this, the suppliers from Bridgestone to Pirelli agree in their product descriptions, one can in any case still cope with light gravel or off-road passages, but the main thing is that the tires should work on the road. Already here you have to define an enormous spectrum with the long-legged companions. On the one hand, brisk overland travel on motorways or multi-lane federal highways is about the highest possible stability without annoying or even dangerous pendulum movements around the longitudinal axis (“shimmy”), on the other hand, the large enduro should be light-footed and swinging around curves, hairpin bends or in narrow terrain Let the serpentines go round.

It is of course impossible to operate everything equally, as a glance at the table clearly shows. First and foremost, it is now up to the manufacturer to set priorities. Bridgestone’s Battle Wing, conceptually the oldest model in the test, is still true to the well-known premises of the Japanese brand: maximum stability! Even if the load is deep in the springs and the driver hangs high above the handlebars, you are well equipped to dash across the highways at top speed as if on rails. Even Michelin has adjusted the new Anakee 3, which is used in the original equipment for the new BMW GS, in a similar way: When fully loaded, the conspicuously treaded tire cannot be disturbed, while the predecessor’s strong flexing movements were a problem the fast straight-line stability.

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The enduro tires on country roads and highways.

Conclusion:
The example of the new Conti Trail Attack 2 shows how quickly outstanding handiness can turn into nervous restlessness. The Hanoverian is in his element on the tricky roller coasters that run through the Cevennes or the Dolomites, for example. In terms of handiness, nobody can hold a candle to him, and he also masters the chapters of steering precision and adhesion in lean angles or accelerating with flying colors. On the other hand, a pronounced shimmy disturbs driving on wide interurban highways. Double victory in this chapter for the very well-balanced tires from Dunlop and Pirelli.

Wear scoring

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Evaluation table: wear evaluation.

The results of the mileage in the tire test are eagerly awaited every year. And then again and again there are discussions with MOTORRAD readers, be it on the phone or by email. In doing so, personal experience is often given that someone has made with tire pairing XY and that deviate from our measurement results. However, it must be taken into account that the wear and tear of motorcycle tires is extremely dependent on your personal driving style: is the route mainly made on the motorway, or is it almost exclusively on small, winding roads? With the first type of driver, it can amount to five-digit mileage at the front and rear, the second will have to swap after a few thousand kilometers. Regardless of this, everyone can benefit from our measured values.

A brief look at the conception of the MOTORCYCLE wear measurement, which, unlike car tires, does not take place in standardized drum test stands, but actually takes place on the road. The test procedure is unique in the world and has proven itself for years. In order to load all tires according to exactly the same pattern, the same motorcycle is sent out on the track for each pair. The drivers are driven in a column, constant driver changes compensate for differences among the pilots. This is the only way to create a solid and meaningful comparison image within the test group, as shown in our measurement diagram at the bottom left.

Which in turn can be transferred to the experiences of MOTORRAD readers by simply relating the measurement results to your own values. In this way, you can individually decide whether you would continue to roll with a different brand the next time you change tires.

This type of tire was already in the sights of testers two years ago. Back then, the BMW R 1200 GS traveled 5500 kilometers from Stuttgart to the Spanish Atlantic coast and back. In the end, all test pairings had enough remaining profile to lift a few thousand more. Most of the rubber left Pirelli (last place) and Dunlop (penultimate) on the track.

In the meantime, a lot has happened in enduro tires: at Metzeler follows the Tourance EXP of the Tourance Next, at Conti there is now the second edition of the Trail Attack, and Michelin positions the Anakee 3 as the successor to the two. The now different route of our 2013 comparison nibbled on the tire resources much more sharply. Above all, the rough, extremely grippy asphalt surface in the French Cevennes literally rubbed the front tires. So strong that the Pirelli was well below the legal minimum profile at the end of the 4,000-kilometer tour. With a little more reserves, the Dunlop rolls back into the MOTORRAD underground car park, but the placement of the two has not changed compared to 2012.

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Wear on the front and rear wheels.

Conclusion:
Despite the high initial depths of almost nine millimeters, the 4000 kilometers also cost a lot of tread at the rear. But it gets really tough for the front sections of the Triumph Tiger Explorer – with a consequence of the permanent strong braking in corners. Michelin also retains victory in the wear classification with the Anakee 3. Metzeler can catch up significantly: The heavily wearing EXP (2011) is now followed by a more resistant Next.

After 4000 kilometers

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Evaluation table: country road / motorway after 4000 kilometers.

A key element in the MOTORRAD tire test is the assessment of the tires with increasing mileage. Which is why at the end of the 4,000-kilometer test lap, the criteria for the entry rating are checked again when new. Little changes in the basic properties of the tires: Anyone who has been able to score points with excellent grip in corners and when accelerating will usually continue to convince in this chapter. The same applies to the limit area or cornering stability. The more or less pronounced loss of profile, on the other hand, has a clear impact on the points of steering precision and set-up torque – which are essentially determined by the surface contour of the tire.

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The enduro tires after 4000 kilometers.

Conclusion:
Oops, a surprise. Despite the highest wear values, little changes in the quality of the Pirelli. The Dunlop reacts a little more strongly to abrasion and slips to second place in this chapter.

Wet test

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Evaluation table: wet track.

Break for the big tiger! In order to sound out the behavior at the limit on wet roads, the test crew not only eagerly changed tires, but also used them on a completely different motorcycle. Background: With the sensitively appealing Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere (engine characteristics and suspension tuning), the limit on a wet track can be explored better than with the relatively tight Explorer.

As with the enduro tire test two years ago, the crew anchored in Mireval on the Mediterranean Sea to simulate driving in the rain on the permanently watered test track of the tire manufacturer Goodyear-Dunlop. Even if real life in bad weather is about anything other than driving a race: A look at the lap time allows conclusions to be drawn about the general potential of the tires in the rain. This also illustrates the average speed, which is measured in the Omega (marked in red in the graphic), while the tires are constantly moved here on the slip limit. More grip in wet conditions allows more cornering speed and faster acceleration out of corners and on the straights. In addition, however, the qualitative assessment also counts: Does the front slip later than the rear, and does the end of the prison limit herald the end of the detention limit without great risk? Decisive for the freestyle to the rain god are also the values ​​measured with the ABS full braking from 100 km / h, where the Pirelli shows the best performance on balance.

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The enduro tires in the wet.

Conclusion:
Two years ago, the Dunlop was the only new tire in this segment that could clearly outperform the competition. In the end, only the Metzeler can convince of the three new models in the wetness test, Conti and Michelin remain too colorless.

Final scoring

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The final score.

Conclusion:
A surprise victory for the Munich tire brand Metzeler? In any case, the brand new Tourance Next remains too colorless on the country road, here Dunlop and Pirelli are ahead. In wet conditions, the Dunlop can still stand up, but when worn, the TR 91 buckles dramatically. In the end, balance wins.

Driver favorites

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Karsten Schwers, MOTORCYCLE top tester.

Aside from our solid point tables, the test team was allowed to choose their own winners after the 4000-kilometer turn purely according to personal preferences. The decision was mainly shaped by the 2000 km long test lap through the Cevennes, which took place under almost ideal conditions (sunny, warm and dry). The actual wear values ​​were completely hidden, rather factors such as the loss of quality with increasing mileage had an influence on this purely subjective “ranking à la Popometer”.

Sebastian Schmidt, guest tester: privately drives the Honda VFR 800 and likes chainsaws.
1. Pirelli Scorpion Trail
2. Conti Trail Attack 2
6. Michelin Anakee 3

Jorg Lohse, Head of Service Test: Rides Triumph Street Triple and MTB with a dog privately.
1. Pirelli Scorpion Trail
2. Dunlop Trailmax TR 91
6. Conti Trail Attack 2

Jorg Jutzeler, guest tester: privately drives Kawa ZX-10R, starts at the Alpine Masters.
1. Pirelli Scorpion Trail
2. Conti Trail Attack 2
6. Michelin Anakee 3

Karsten Schwers, MOTORRAD top tester: privately drives the Honda CRF 250 R, on pedals to every summit.
1. Dunlop Trailmax TR 91
2. Pirelli Scorpion Trail
6. Bridgestone Battle Wing

Holger Kiggen, guest tester: privately drives the BMW F 800 S and controls trams.
1. Dunlop Trailmax TR 91
2. Pirelli Scorpion Trail
6. Michelin Anakee 3

Rainer Froberg, Fleet Manager: Drives the Harley Road King privately, gets into every parking space.
1. Dunlop Trailmax TR 91
2. Pirelli Scorpion Trail
6. Bridgestone Battle Wing

This is how MOTORRAD tests

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Like a new one: During the wet tests, new tires have to be put on the motorcycle every 30 minutes.

Wear drive and country road tests were completed on six Triumph Tiger Explorers. With the Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere, the wet performance was tested on the test site of Goodyear-Dunlop near Montpellier.

Handiness
Steering effort required to tilt the machine or to keep it in line in slow / fast alternating curves.

Steering precision *
Test in passages of different speeds with complicated curve radii. Provides information about whether the motorcycle is following the desired course, which is specified by the steering forces, or whether clear line corrections are required.

Cornering stability / pillion
Stability in (changing) curves and on bumps. Is tested in different modes (solo / with pillion passenger), in a great incline when accelerating, in which the tires can really rock up.

Liability in an inclined position *
Side guidance in maximum inclination on wet and dry asphalt. A tightrope walk that is only possible on a closed route.

Adhesion when accelerating *
Lateral guidance and power transmission in corners at different speeds. Is also tested in wet and dry conditions.

Straight-line stability
High speed on the highway. Does the motorcycle remain stable on course or does the commuting disrupt the journey??

Borderline behavior *
Controllability of the tire at the limit of grip. The test is carried out on both wet and dry tracks.

Erection moment
When braking in an inclined position, the motorcycle straightens up differently depending on the deceleration and tire contour. This reaction must be compensated by the driver with a counterforce (pressure) on the inside of the handlebar end.

Filling pressure in the test
2.2 bar at the front, 2.5 bar at the rear.

* The chapters marked with an asterisk can be transferred to motorcycles with a geometry similar to that of the Triumph Tiger Explorer / Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere.

Bridgestone Battle Wing 501/502

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Bridgestone Battle Wing 501/502. MOTORRAD verdict: 6th place, 401 points.

Info
Weight: front 5.3 kg, rear 7.4 kg, country of manufacture: Japan, information / approvals: Bridgestone Germany, Tel. 0 6172/40801, www.bridgestone-mc.de

valuation

Landstrabe: (new: 120 points, 6th place; after 4000 km: 117 points, 6th place)
In addition to the Anakee 3, the oldest tire in the test field impresses with the best straight-line stability, whether solo or with a pillion passenger and luggage. Even at top speed, it remains very stable. The only average feedback for grip and the moderate steering precision when cold are less convincing. When brought up to temperature, the Battle Wing is also not one of the most adhesive and handy tires in the field. After the mileage of 4000 km, the steering precision has noticeably deteriorated. The straight-line stability, on the other hand, is still great.

Wet test: (73 points, 6th place)
The Battle Wing cannot keep up with the competition in terms of grip, handiness and steering precision. The border area is wide, but sets in too early. On the wet test track, it reached the lowest cornering speed and constantly slipped spontaneously with the rear tire.

Wear: (91 points, 3rd place)
Here the Battle Wing achieved its best result in the test. The high-torque Explorer has worked off a little more of the profile at the front, with 50 percent remaining profile.

Conclusion
The bottom line is sobering: apart from the excellent straight-line stability, the aged Battle Wing can neither convince on dry nor wet slopes. The wear and tear is average.

MOTORRAD verdict: 6th place 401 points

Continental Trail Attack 2

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Continental Trail Attack 2nd MOTORRAD verdict: 3rd place, 423 points.

Info
Weight: front 4.9 kg, rear 7.3 kg, country of manufacture: Germany, information / approvals: Continental Reifen, Tel. 0511/93801, www.conti-online.com

valuation

Landstrabe: (new: 128 points, 3rd place; after 4000 km: 126 points, 3rd place)
The new Conti could be a lot more fun if it wasn’t constantly shimmying around the longitudinal axis on the Triumph. Apart from that, the Conti really makes you want to sharpen corners. With the best handiness, very good steering precision and the brilliant feedback for grip, not only at the limit, the Conti transforms many a vehicle in a positive way. In addition to the Dunlop, the Conti also provides the best feedback when it is cold. When fully loaded, however, the Conti tends to commute, especially at speeds over 180 km / h.

Wet test: (79 points, 4th place)
In wet conditions, the Trail Attack 2 can clearly set itself apart from its predecessor; a wider and, above all, later limit area increases the feeling of secure grip in the rain. But the competition is strong, and so in the end it is only enough for 4th place.

Wear: (90 points, 4th place)
Despite good residual profile values, no podium place in this discipline, but the gap to the front is very small.

Conclusion
A great country road tire with very good driving characteristics that works properly in the wet and only wears moderately. But: Shimmy and shortcomings when running straight ahead cost points.

MOTORRAD verdict: 3rd place 423 points

Dunlop Trailmax TR 91 – Best purchase

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Dunlop Trailmax TR 91 – Best purchase. MOTORRAD verdict: 2nd place, 436 points.

Info
Weight: front 5.5 kg, rear 7.5 kg, country of manufacture: France, information / approvals: Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany, Tel. 06181/6801, www.dunlop.de

valuation

Landstrabe: (new: 131 points, 1st place; after 4000 km: 128 points, 2nd place)
The Trailmax TR 91 appeals from the first few meters. Its extremely good neutrality and handiness convey a feeling of security in almost every driving situation. In extremely sporty use, it lacks the stability of the Pirelli, but it announces its late limit in good time with a very wide limit range. Nevertheless, there is one more point of criticism: When running straight ahead with and without a load, the TR 91 has a tendency to oscillate at speeds above 200 km / h. After 4,000 kilometers, the steering precision deteriorates due to high wear and tear with visible edge formation on the tread blocks.

Wet test: (93 points, 2nd place)
Great in the wet: The wide limit range and the extremely good grip lead to a top lap time. Together with the Metzeler, the Dunlop tire clearly distances itself from the rest of the field. In the Omega, the TR 91 slides late, but announces the prison limit in good time.

Wear: (84 points, 5th place)
The heavy wear is not only reflected in the measured values, the strong edges on the tread blocks are also visually striking.

Conclusion
A tire that shines with excellent handling characteristics in dry as well as in wet. Those who value performance and not low wear are ideally positioned with the TR 91.

MOTORRAD verdict: 2nd place 436 points

Metzeler Tourance Next – test winner

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Metzeler Tourance Next – test winner. MOTORRAD verdict: 1st place, 442 points.

Info
Weight: front 5.1 kg, rear 7.1 kg, country of manufacture: Germany, information / approvals: Pirelli Germany, Tel. 089/14908302, www.metzeler.com

valuation

Landstrabe: (new: 128 points, 3rd place; after 4000 km: 126 points, 3rd place)
Without being particularly noticeable, the new Tourance Next covers a very wide range of applications. On the motorway, it impresses with good straight-line stability, whether solo or with a pillion passenger and a load. On the country road, its balance is particularly striking: Whether driven cold or warm, the grip is always at a high level. Although it doesn’t turn corners as easily as a Conti or Dunlop, it scores with its neutrality. Due to the low wear, the properties have only deteriorated minimally.

Wet test: (94 points, 1st place)
The Tourance Next wins the head-to-head race on the wet test track against the TR 91 with the slightly better lap time. Both clearly set themselves apart from the competition with their good grip when accelerating and when tilting. A very wide limit area announces late onset rides on the rear wheel in good time. The Tourance also achieved a top value on the brakes.

Wear: (94 points, 2nd place)
No noticeable heels, little wear on the front. Plus point in terms of economy.

Conclusion
The bottom line is that the new Tourance Next covers the widest range in this tire test: good driving characteristics in the dry, the best in the wet and the low level of wear and tear bring first place.

MOTORRAD verdict: 1st place 442 points

Michelin Anakee 3

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Michelin Anakee 3rd MOTORRAD verdict: 4th place, 415 points.

Info
Weight: front 5.7 kg, rear 7.3 kg, country of manufacture: Spain, information / approvals: Michelin Reifenwerke, Tel. 0721/5300, www.michelin.de

valuation

Landstrabe: (new: 121 points, 5th place; after 4000 km: 118 points, 5th place)
In the 2011 tire test, the predecessor Anakee 2 attracted attention due to its strong flexing movements, while the brand new Anakee 3 goes to the start as if transformed: On the highway, the Michelin shines next to the Bridgestone with the best straight-line stability. Whether solo or with a full load, the Explorer did not let itself be disturbed. It’s a shame that it lacks feedback compared to the competition. Higher steering forces also interfere when turning, the handiness is similar to that of the Battle Wing.

Wet test: (79 points, 4th place)
The Anakee 3 struggles with more arcs on the wet test track due to its sluggish turning, the grip in an inclined position is above average, but behind that of the TR 91 and Tourance Next. The border area is wide enough to control slides, but announces itself a little too early. There was no feedback on the first lap.

Wear: (97 points, 1st place)
The tread not only looks extremely robust, it is also unimpressive on the 4,000-kilometer lap. The wear pattern remains clean – with no edges between the tread blocks.

Conclusion
Straight-line stability at top speed, low wear. The Anakee 3 is a tire for speedy long-distance enduro riders. The deficits predominate in the small winding curves.

MOTORRAD verdict: 4th place 415 points

Pirelli Scorpion Trail

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Pirelli Scorpion Trail. MOTORRAD verdict: 4th place, 415 points.

Info
Weight: front 5.2 kg, rear 6.8 kg, country of manufacture: Germany, information / approvals: Pirelli Germany, Tel. 06163/710, www.pirelli.com

valuation

Landstrasse: (new: 131 points, 1st place; after 4000 km: 130 points, 1st place)
The clear advantages of the Scorpion Trail are still the sporty genes that characterize many Pirelli tires. This includes the razor-sharp steering precision and very good feedback. Even if not quite on the level of Conti and Dunlop, it is blessed with a good portion of handiness. In addition, it responds very well after a short warm-up phase. The abrasion was enormous, but the driving characteristics have only changed slightly as a result.

Wet test: (80 points, 3rd place)
On the wet test track, the Pirelli is clearly in the middle of the field. With decent wet grip and a wide limit range, he achieved a lap time on the level of Anakee 3 and Trail Attack. The braking distances are great on the wet road.

Wear: (74 points, 6th place)
A black chapter for the sporty enduro tire. With the lowest initial tread depth and the strongest wear on the shoulders, the Pirelli loses valuable points. After the Cevennes tour, the front tire was below the legal limit at around 2800 kilometers.

Conclusion
Absolutely great on the country road, in the (good) midfield when it rains, but the heavy wear and tear costs the podium. If you only value dry performance, you have to wind up the Pirelli.

MOTORRAD verdict: 4th place 415 points

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