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New Michelin Anakee Wild Tire

Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by Disco Dean, Apr 8, 2013.

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  1. Disco Dean, Apr 8, 2013
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    Disco Dean

    Disco Dean Long timer

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    Tracked down some more pics... looks the stuff but only comes in these sizes:

    "Available in April, in one dimension (front: 120/70 R 19 Rear: 170/60 R 17), the Anakee Wild is a version of clinging Anakee 3. This tire should equip the imminent OE BMW R1200GS Adventure liquid cooling..."


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  2. Martincito, Apr 8, 2013
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    Martincito

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    Me like it
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  3. bemiiten, Apr 8, 2013
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    bemiiten

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    Low profile tire on a very heavy bike riding on rocky terrain, :huh Looks like were going to be seeing plenty of tweaked rims on the new GS.
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  4. StuartV, Apr 8, 2013
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    But they sure will look cool at Starbucks! :evil
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  5. BordenBmw, Apr 8, 2013
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  6. AviatorTroy, Apr 8, 2013
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    AviatorTroy

    AviatorTroy Following my front fender

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    Yea why the f is it a 170 profile? Is that what the new GS takes? They went in the wrong direction there, I'd like to have seen a 140/18 and 21" front at least as optional.
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  7. BordenBmw, Apr 8, 2013
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    BordenBmw

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    :nod

    and 120 front?
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  8. wildy, Apr 9, 2013
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    wildy

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    That tyres got my name all over it :D
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  9. NLS, Apr 9, 2013
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    NLS

    NLS My bike needs washing...

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    Try first.
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  10. Disco Dean, Apr 9, 2013
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    Disco Dean

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    The new Ducati Multistrada is a 170 I think and the new BMW and KTM so its likely made for the masses. Might be good might not.

    The new Karoo looks pretty nice but I just put on my first TKC's and they are awesome... so hope they don't change.

    Dean
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  11. NLS, Apr 9, 2013
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    NLS

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    KTM yes, MS no.

    Seems to be the new trend for the mega adventures (MS is not really that).
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  12. ridewv, Apr 9, 2013
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    ridewv

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    Think it'll last even 3,000 miles?
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  13. oz97tj, Apr 9, 2013
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    oz97tj

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    I don't see why not. TKCs can go well over 3k and they are bias. These are radials and will have a bit larger contact patch so I don't see why they wouldn't.
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  14. NLS, Apr 9, 2013
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    NLS

    NLS My bike needs washing...

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    I wonder about their speed rating.

    TKC-80 have very low speed rating, Karoo 3 (coming soon) are said to have a more comfortable speed rating.
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  15. ridewv, Apr 9, 2013
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    ridewv

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    The rear TKC on my DR650 isn't going to make 3K.
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  16. Disco Dean, Apr 9, 2013
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    Disco Dean

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    Wow missed that for the MS... it is a 190 tire. Mega pseudo adventurer... but really these days.... that is open for interpretation.
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  17. ragtoplvr, Apr 9, 2013
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    ragtoplvr

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    At last, Knobbies that fit my RS, which has seen more off road than many GS's
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  18. Disco Dean, Apr 9, 2013
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    Disco Dean

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    TKC's are rated for 112mph - plenty fast for a set of dirt tires I think.
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  19. gspdbill, Apr 9, 2013
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    gspdbill

    gspdbill noobie allover again

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    Trying to read that blue font is a bitch.....
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  20. NLS, Apr 9, 2013
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    NLS My bike needs washing...

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    Indeed... Yet I think new GS still has it in the right hands...

    <object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QbzdD9JJ6eg?hl=el_GR&amp;version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QbzdD9JJ6eg?hl=el_GR&amp;version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
    (uber wild - esp. as the video progresses)

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    (speed run)

    <object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1iBTj3Fd8gs?version=3&amp;hl=el_GR"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1iBTj3Fd8gs?version=3&amp;hl=el_GR" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
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