I want to thank all who work so hard to produce an A++ review video. Moving from out east to LA I changed the expression "If you don't like the weather, wait for five minutes" to "If you don't like the weather, Drive for five minutes" This video truly shows how you can have it all in one area. I love that within an afternoon they can produce an all condition road test. I'm sold
Greet review. I have the AX41 on my r1200gs which I use on and off road. They are great. Really good on the trails and the quietest on road adventure tires I’ve used. I had tractionator adventures, Shinko 804/5, anakee wilds and now AX41’s. The AX have been the best so far. However, they are a bit sketchy in the wet. Had then out in a 4 hour storm last week and that tested them severely. It was so bad the rear tyre was hydroplaning under power. That being said, I slowed down a bit and they were fine. In the dry, they handle the pavement really well, and off road they are confidence inspiring on a heavy bike.
Thank you for your message Digby. Great feedback. We did not experience the lack of performance in wet weather that you did... hydroplaning sounds sketchy. Your views between the other tires you have ridden are right in-line with how I am feeling after having run them all myself... Great tire Bridgestone! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
@@chaparralmotorsportsthanks for the response. In fairness to the tire in wet weather, I was in a massive storm and the roads suffered from rather bad tar snakes which caused the sketchy and hydroplaning behaviour when wet. I don't think any tire would have behaved better. Slowing down a bit made a big difference. I had total confidence in the tire, but not the road. As always, ride to the conditions available. I am totally impressed with the AX41 as a knobbly covering all conditions well.
There is no such thing as bad weather PistolPete63... Just Bad Gear. Bring on the Liquid or even the Frozen Sunshine! Gotta love California! - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
For sure! We just tested the E804 / E805 tires two weeks ago and were shocked at how well they did! Video should be up in the next week or so... Stay tuned! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Just got my new AX41s mounted on the wheels, going onto the bike this afternoon. Nothing but canyons and endless gravel roads here in coastal Southern Oregon! Replacing Shinko 705s which were good on the road but danced around in the gravel a little too much. O3 1000 V Strom. Will update later.
Just rode 50 miles of twisty pavement and 16 miles of mountain gravel roads. Complete confidence on gravel, these tires transformed the bike. I don’t care about loud tires on pavement because I come from a dirt bike and 4X4 background, but yes, they are louder than a street tire but in a fun, menacing way. They held well on tight turns and sweepers, zero knob squirm, no dancing around, and I’m riding a 500lb 1000 V Strom. They are actually quieter in a turn which tells me they put some science in rather than simply slapping rows of paddles across a carcass like the TKC80s and the Shinko 805s. The grip so far is confidence inspiring overall, tread wear is yet to be seen. Going straight, to be honest, they feel best when kept below 70mph, but I’m not about to slab it across five states, I’m riding twisties and dirt. Overall I am initially very happy with this purchase.
@@marcjohnson7882 have you got to test these in wet weather? I'm in Portland area and have been considering these for my Africa Twin to replace the stock adventure a41 (street version).
Thanks for watching Doug. These tests are fun. It's just too bad we can't put the rain and snow "on order" each time we want to test a tire ;) -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Yes Sir Lucas! We like being able to get out there and to show these tires In-Use and testing to see if they hold up to the bullet points the manufacturer suggests. Thanks for watching. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Awesome moto vlog style review. It really gives the real world user perspective for potential purchase. I dig the grittiness of the editing too. Well executed. Keep it up. I was curious if you have an opinion on these compared to the Anakee Wilds. That's my current ADV tire and I really like them. Thanks for any feedback.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I say stick with the Wilds. I run full kobbies on my ADV bikes (Wild, MotoZ Adv, AX41, etc) as I want all the "dirt capableness I can get when off-road. I can always back off on the street... but when the going gets rough in the dirt... Kobbie insurance is best! - Kyle
@@chaparralmotorsports Thanks for the response! I went ahead and ordered a rear to try out. It was $50 less than the Anakee Wild so I'm willing to risk it. I think it will do what I need, but I can't wait to see for myself!
Carlos Andrade how many kms/milage do you have now on those motoz gps? And how would you rate them for both, on and off road? I know they won’t be as a street oriented tire on tarmac, but I’m looking for more off road capability without getting something “dangerous” for the street. Thank you in advance for your comments.
Just ordered a set for my Alaska trip with my Yamaha Super Tenere. Will be leaving Pennsylvania June 20th for a 10,000+ - ride. Will report back on their performance.
Sounds like an EPIC trip Robert! We wish you amazing views and lots of new friendships along the way... Do you have a social site you will be posting to that we can follow? We are stoked to hear your feedback on the AX41 tires your Alaska Trip. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Great review, I was waiting for a decent review before I fitted up a set to my R1250gs. You have alleviated any concerns I was having - wet road & off road traction along with tyre noise appear to be good from what you are telling us. My bike came with Bridgestone A41s which I find a good as road tyre but they don't hit the mark in the dirt. Thanks for the review!
Nice looking tire. Quite similar block pattern to Motoz Tractionator Adventure IMO...I’m interested to see how it goes when you fit it to your KTM which has more ponies than the Beemer.
Ha! Ha! Check out this video: czcams.com/video/3fyZ6hVAbYw/video.html The 1190 Adv R "at this tire" as compared to the BMW. It functioned the same... but I was down to the wear bars in just at the 3k mile mark. They do not wear as well as we were initially lead to believe at the launch. HOWEVER - this is still my "favorite feeling" true knobby 50/50 tire to date. This thing rails. - Kyle
Most of those points apply to first use of most tires in their respective categories ! It's the post 1k mileage comparison that is relevant !! Please redo when you have got to that point . Thank you !
Thank you for your comment Brain. I have about 1,500 miles on these tires and they are handling the same a day one. What specific questions did you have? I really think they will continue to perform "like new" until the tread depth gets half worn... then we will begin to see a loss in off road traction. But for now, they are stellar! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Chaparral Motorsports two months from that last response, what’s the mileage and performance report now? Looking for my next set of tires for my triumph Tiger 800...
@@0neTwo3 Thank you for your interest in these tires. I have now run the AX41 tires on a BMW R1200GS, Honda Africa Twin, KTM 1190 Adv. R and I even have them mounted on my KTM 390 Duke. Over the 4 bikes I have ridden nearly 5k miles on these tires over a variety of terrain. They work really really well off road and they do feel "sport-bike-ish" in the twisties. I would anticipate the mileage to be between the 4k and 6k mark depending on the machine on which they are mounted and the type of riding that is being done. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Well, I now have 2k miles on these tires on my KTM 1190 Adv R and have just done our tire test loop. My results were the same. Even better on the street now that I am very comfortable on them. Pushing them to the limits of the bike, not yet finding the limitations of the tire on-road. Truly impressed. - Kyle
Do you recall how they performed on the rain grooved pavement? I love my Anlas Capra X tires, but they are super squirrelly on rained grooved concrete. I noticed you mentioned the Trailmax Missions were very solid on grooved pavement.
2015 R1200GS It does sound good. Makes me miss my 2008 (best year of the GS in my opinion) 90k miles an nothing but oil changes (and fuel strips under warranty) - Kyle
Once going onto deep sand or wet mud, one should deflate tyres significantly (by >50%). It makes even a heavy enduro bike a completely different animal.
Yes, this is true. Airing down is a key "tool" to use when the going gets tough. I personally like 30 psi for an all around solo rider pressure that works well in most cases. I have found (through blown out tires) that some tires don't allow much air down due to their very soft sidewalls. Stiffer sidewalls like the K60 Scout and Motoz Adventure tires can nearly be run flat the sidewalls are so stiff... Thanks for watching and for your comments. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Hi, this is probably one of the best adventure tyres review on CZcams. How do these Bridgestone compare to the competitors relatively to mud and wet/cold asphalt? I'm looking for an upgrade to Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR on a KTM 790R because I find them perfect except on mud. Do you suggest these Bridgestone or other brands' models? Thank you
Thank you for your inquiry. The Scorpion STR was great on the street and this AX41 is in the same realm. The AX41 does provide the best road feedback of any full knobby tire I have run. I have run the AX41 in 40 degree weather and wet roads and did not have any issues with grip or slip. I have not had the opportunity to run it in mud as of yet... but my eyes are peeled and I am looking forward to that test.
Great review Kyle, Im looking for a new set of tyres for my Africa Twin, Im currently running Motoz Desert HT tyres but want to replace them with something thats a bit better on the road without giving up to much off road ability, How about doing a comparison test between the Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41 & the Michelin Anekee Wild tyres as they look very similar in performace to each other from the separate tests you have done. Be interested to see which tyre you prefer.
Thank you for your inquiry. I have used all of these tires. The Bridgestone AX41 has become my favorite On-Road-Knobbie tire. Unlike the other two tires, the AX41 gives amazing road feedback, similar to a sportbike tire. The Anakee Wild is a great tire too, but if feels very "cloud like" for more than a thousand miles. The blocks are tall and they move under the bike and that feeling is a little hard for some to get used to... I have yet to wear out a set of the AX41's but I think the Anakee Wild will end up getting at least 1 to 2 thousand more miles over the AX41 which is showing quite a bit of wear on my KTM 1190... and I have only 1,500 miles on the tires. Your request of a side by side comparison has been noted and I will add it to our list. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Great review. I just order a pair for my africa twin and will be putting them on once the Shinkos wear out. In have a question about pressure. The max PSI on the rear is 35. The AT recommends 42. I believe the BMW you tested them on does as well. So did you run then below recommended pressure? Its already a fast wearing tire. I imagine running aired down will not help.
Hello Kyle if you had to do this video again in the same conditions, would keep this tire or rather have the Anakee wild on and also which tire would give you better mileage
Hi Paolo, thanks for watching our video. For the price and overall performance/value I'd probably go with the AX41. If I was heavily concerned about getting the most mileage then I'd go with the Anakee.
Wow, I can get a set of tires for the price of a rear for my KTM 950 or 1190. That rear would have to last me at least 10,000 miles,lol. Great video though. I will stick to my Scorpion MT90S or TKC - 80.
We are currently testing a set of Kenda Big Bloc tires on a KTM 950, KTM 990 and a KTM 1190.... They doe REALLY well off road, and are not too bad on the pavement either. They are smoking cheap in price! Fronts are $69 to $84 and the rears are $78 to $114. Now... just how long will they last!??? - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
That is the true test. I have ONLY seen Heidenau K60 Scouts make the trip UP and BACK... and then... three more months of commuting before a tire swap was needed. Pretty amazing when it comes to longevity.... but sketchy in Cold or Wet conditions, which is Alaska in a nut shell ;) Thanks for watching! -- Kyle
Oh man! If you run them back to back ... there is totally a big difference between them! The more I run, the more sensitive I have become to the different nuances of each tire and their characteristics. Thanks for watching! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Thank you for your inquiry. No, coming off a pure road tire, the knobbies felt very light in the front end for me. I do find it interesting you feel it is heavy. What are you coming off of? Thanks for watching. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Chaparral Motorsports coming off tkc80 the front just feels weird on the pavement till around 20 mph. I checked on some forms and others are saying the same thing. You also say the tires are round and i disagree with the front. I double check the size and have the right size. The front has more of a square shape. Hope they made the tires to the correct size lol. Thanks though.
@@marksearsjr Very interesting. Our set was early production. I wonder if changes were made? I'll have to go take a look at them again... Thank you so much for reaching out and commenting. This is the info that everyone needs to know! - Kyle
Well the AX41 is my favorite feeling 50/50+ BUT... I get about 2k miles out of the rear. It is great feeling, but that is not acceptable. The TrailMax Mission tire should roll for about 6k to 8k miles and has pretty similar off-road performance. Specific terrain you ride really plays a big part of which tire is best. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
I feel like all these adv tire reviews should be compared directly to the K60. Or Motoz GPS. The K60 seems like it’s made the biggest compromise to be super long lasting on the Hwy while trying to remain at least a little bit aggressive off road. As opposed to most 50/50 or 60/40 tires really are just street tires imo.
Great feedback Kermit. We are running the 50/50 tires and the 80/20 tires and will compare all of the tires in each category respectively. Beginning of July the full test results will be released. The K60 is a great tire I have run 5 times on three different bikes. It LASTS a long time... and it works okay. It does not perform in the dirt as well as the GPS and for sure is not a "road worthy" in cold and wet as most of these tires. Thanks for watching!
Hi mate, enjoying your reviews here in Aus! Question - If longevity is not an issue, what would you prefer for the BMW 1200GS Adventure - TKC 80 or the AX41's?
I'd say that road noise and vibration are similar to a TKC 80, not very noticeable. As compared to say a Karoo 3 which is SUPER loud and has lots of vibration. I did not feel that with these AX41 tires. - Kyle
Bias vs. Radial... You are correct in the fact that this AX41 is not made in a Radial tire. Please make sure you replace the tires as a match set so you have bias ply Front and Rear, and your BMW R1250GS will be just fine. Thanks for watching. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team Oh, when you have time, check out this Motorcycle Tire 101 video which breaks down the differences. czcams.com/video/CidSR5AM9Tg/video.html
Hi Kyle. If you had a distance of 600 kilometers on asphalt with rain and snow and normal contitions, also some very slipery asphalt roads but also on paths with soil, sand, stone, etc. 100 km at most. Contitions the same as those you tested in the AX41. Generally the routes are more on the asphalt and with difficult conditions than on the soil. A 90/10% ratio. But when I get into the dirty roads I have requirements.What would you choose for tires? How near are AX41 to A41 on asphalt roads?
Great questions. The A41 I found to be a great road tire, but it struggled off road. The AX41 is a bit more bumpy on-road but did have great feedback. I really like them. Just mounted the AX41 on my 390 Duke ... that will be fun. Personally I I run a more aggressive dirt tire on-road too... as when the going gets dirty I don't want any compromises. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
So after reading the comments and watching the videos lets rate these tires...I will be putting them on a Honda AT I will need a true 50/50 tire. Riding the Oregon and Washington and maybe the Idaho BDRs this year..My list what do you think????.No 1...E07, 2 AX41, 3 GPS,
Thanks for watching! All of the tires are great choices. This AX41 is one of my favorite tires at this time... it works really really well. HOWEVER.. I have blown through two of them now and the most I have gotten is just under 3k miles. I think the GPS tire is a far superior tire to the E07. I just ran the E07 three weeks ago... and was not as impressed as I thought I was going to be. Slippery on pavement and in the dirt it backs in quicker than these other tires. Longevity... GPS, E07 then the AX41. All that being said... Any of the three will work the BDR's and will suite you well. I rode the Idaho BDR in 2016 and it was amazing! Have fun! - Kyle
Thanks for the review. I'm trying to decide between these and Motoz tires for my KTM 1090 for an upcoming KTM off-road Rally. How do you think these compare to the Motoz Tractionator Rallz tires for a mostly off-road standpoint but with some highway riding thrown in to get me to the trails?
I have run the Motoz Rallz on my KTM 1190 Adv R. check them out: czcams.com/video/mA7e5BAm6CQ/video.html They are great tires. That being said, I will be mounting these AX41's up to my 1190 Adv R for my nest set of tires for a true comparison. They felt GREAT on the BMW... but I am unsure how they will handle the power the KTM puts down. Thanks for watching! - Kyle
Kyle, I just bought an Africa Twin. I live in Oregon so we have a lot of gravel/logging roads, twisties and wet weather. Would these be sufficient to handle the twisty wet roads and gravel or would you recommend something different?
The AX41 is currently on two of my personal machines. I really like this tire! I ran it on the Africa Twin for about 3k miles and really really liked it. I now have them on my 1190 Adv. R and my 390 Duke. Here I am on the AX41's on the Africa Twin: czcams.com/video/kUukDnaeizc/video.html and here is the same trails and I am on a CB500X: czcams.com/video/h2jATnjBo3k/video.html I need more time on wet surfaces before I can really support it.. but my BMW R1200GS test... it did amazingly! Thanks for watching. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Thank you for your inquiry Pedro. The Karoo 3 Tires were a favorite for a period of time... But this AX41 has become my new favorite. The Karoo 3 takes a long time to break-in.... like 1,000+ miles. It is super slippery for at least 1k miles... only then did it become fun to ride. Karoo 3 tire is very knobby and vibrates on the road at speed and very much so when coming to a stop. It did handle ANYTHING I threw at it. I did get about 4k miles out of my Karoo 3 tires. The AX41 I have been on for just over 1,500 miles now and I think that they will not last as long as the Karoo 3. The AX41 tire is smooth on the pavement and does provide the best high speed canyoning feel of any 50/50 or knobbier tire. I really like them. Yes, better than the Karoo 3. - Kyle
The AX41. The Karoo 3 is sketchy for on-road for the first bit. Takes a while to break in and get used to ... The AX41 is good-to-go out of the box and has amazing street characteristics as compared to the Karoo 3. That being said, I get about 1k more miles out of the Karoo 3 than I do out of the AX41. Wet weather, the AX41 kills the K3... no comparison. Deep mud, the K3 is the winner. They each have strong points and weaknesses... You really can't go wrong with either... but if given the choice I'd pick a set of AX41's every time... UNLESS they were out of stock ;) then I'd run the K3 without hesitation. It's a good tire too... Thanks for watching. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Have you tried mitas e09? How do these tyres compare to them. It's what I currently use. On road performance is, just about okay, have to be careful in the wet though. Off road performance is decent although front end grip and lateral grip could be better
Thank you for your inquiry. I have personally ridden the E09 and I too found them to be just Okay. We do have them on our list of Adventure Tires to test here in the upcoming month on the exact same trails and roads that this AX41 was tested. Stay tuned! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
since the AX41 was launched i hardly try to get a set (or 2sets) of them. Mission impossible! You can't get this tyre in germany...All the time i tried....not availible. It sucks :-(.
@@jacqueslongpre2927 have you mounted the Ax41 on the cb500x ? How well did they perform ? And if you do some off road , what is your rear suspension position?
Hi, what do you consider noisy? Noise level can be different for different riders-especially those that are very sensitive to noise. Other factors can come into play as well such as, the type of surface you are traveling on, how much noise your motorcycle makes (exhaust/mechanical), how well your helmet protects you from external sounds etc. In our opinion, they are not extremely loud/noisy.
The sidewall says MAX LOAD 35 PSI on both front and rear tires - riding solo with no luggage, we ran 30 psi Front and Rear. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
This is how tyre reviews should always be.
We think so too David! Thanks for taking the time to comment. - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
@@chaparralmotorsports how loud are these tires compared to the Pirelli Rally STR? I want these tires but not if they are a lot louder than my STRs.
@@veiledallegory was wondering the same in the initial highway part thinking I could pick-up the noise..
David - that's why I come here to learn the most that's possible about ADV tires
I want to thank all who work so hard to produce an A++ review video. Moving from out east to LA I changed the expression "If you don't like the weather, wait for five minutes" to "If you don't like the weather, Drive for five minutes" This video truly shows how you can have it all in one area. I love that within an afternoon they can produce an all condition road test. I'm sold
Well said! Thanks for the compliment. Thanks for watching.
Greet review. I have the AX41 on my r1200gs which I use on and off road. They are great. Really good on the trails and the quietest on road adventure tires I’ve used. I had tractionator adventures, Shinko 804/5, anakee wilds and now AX41’s. The AX have been the best so far. However, they are a bit sketchy in the wet. Had then out in a 4 hour storm last week and that tested them severely. It was so bad the rear tyre was hydroplaning under power. That being said, I slowed down a bit and they were fine. In the dry, they handle the pavement really well, and off road they are confidence inspiring on a heavy bike.
Thank you for your message Digby. Great feedback. We did not experience the lack of performance in wet weather that you did... hydroplaning sounds sketchy. Your views between the other tires you have ridden are right in-line with how I am feeling after having run them all myself... Great tire Bridgestone! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
@@chaparralmotorsportsthanks for the response. In fairness to the tire in wet weather, I was in a massive storm and the roads suffered from rather bad tar snakes which caused the sketchy and hydroplaning behaviour when wet. I don't think any tire would have behaved better. Slowing down a bit made a big difference. I had total confidence in the tire, but not the road. As always, ride to the conditions available. I am totally impressed with the AX41 as a knobbly covering all conditions well.
Ha! Ha! Been there done that! Thanks for watching. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
AX41's Best Review!
Thank you for watching!
I support this claim
Awesome review, outstanding riding in tough weather conditions!
There is no such thing as bad weather PistolPete63... Just Bad Gear. Bring on the Liquid or even the Frozen Sunshine! Gotta love California! - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Boom. Amazing test. You just sold a set of AX41s. Ordering now.
Awesome. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the tires.
Decided! Getting these for my KTM 1050. They look like phenomenal tires!!
They do really really well. I will have them on my 1190 Adv R here pretty shorty. - Kyle
I'm impressed... I thought the Shinko 804/805 were top dog but now these two definitely need a showdown
For sure! We just tested the E804 / E805 tires two weeks ago and were shocked at how well they did! Video should be up in the next week or so... Stay tuned! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
This is a great test! Thank you!
Thank you!
Just got my new AX41s mounted on the wheels, going onto the bike this afternoon. Nothing but canyons and endless gravel roads here in coastal Southern Oregon! Replacing Shinko 705s which were good on the road but danced around in the gravel a little too much. O3 1000 V Strom. Will update later.
Nice! Looking forward to your feedback Marc! Oregon... such amazing weather and views up there! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Just rode 50 miles of twisty pavement and 16 miles of mountain gravel roads. Complete confidence on gravel, these tires transformed the bike. I don’t care about loud tires on pavement because I come from a dirt bike and 4X4 background, but yes, they are louder than a street tire but in a fun, menacing way. They held well on tight turns and sweepers, zero knob squirm, no dancing around, and I’m riding a 500lb 1000 V Strom. They are actually quieter in a turn which tells me they put some science in rather than simply slapping rows of paddles across a carcass like the TKC80s and the Shinko 805s. The grip so far is confidence inspiring overall, tread wear is yet to be seen. Going straight, to be honest, they feel best when kept below 70mph, but I’m not about to slab it across five states, I’m riding twisties and dirt. Overall I am initially very happy with this purchase.
@@marcjohnson7882 have you got to test these in wet weather? I'm in Portland area and have been considering these for my Africa Twin to replace the stock adventure a41 (street version).
Awesome video...those will be my next tires after my 705's wear out!
Thanks for watching Doug. These tests are fun. It's just too bad we can't put the rain and snow "on order" each time we want to test a tire ;) -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Great Video thanks for taking the time doing real reviews
Yes Sir Lucas! We like being able to get out there and to show these tires In-Use and testing to see if they hold up to the bullet points the manufacturer suggests. Thanks for watching. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
What a great review! 👍 This could be my next tire!
Thanks for watching ERV. It really is a great performing tire. My second (personal set) just arrived.... I am stoked!
Awesome moto vlog style review. It really gives the real world user perspective for potential purchase. I dig the grittiness of the editing too. Well executed. Keep it up. I was curious if you have an opinion on these compared to the Anakee Wilds. That's my current ADV tire and I really like them. Thanks for any feedback.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I say stick with the Wilds. I run full kobbies on my ADV bikes (Wild, MotoZ Adv, AX41, etc) as I want all the "dirt capableness I can get when off-road. I can always back off on the street... but when the going gets rough in the dirt... Kobbie insurance is best! - Kyle
@@chaparralmotorsports Thanks for the response! I went ahead and ordered a rear to try out. It was $50 less than the Anakee Wild so I'm willing to risk it. I think it will do what I need, but I can't wait to see for myself!
Great review man! Thank you! Probably my next tyres.. although i am loving my Motoz GPS.. See you !!
Both are great tires. The Anakee Adventure is a bit more road worthy, sticky like a sport bike tire. We are sure you will be impressed.
Carlos Andrade how many kms/milage do you have now on those motoz gps? And how would you rate them for both, on and off road? I know they won’t be as a street oriented tire on tarmac, but I’m looking for more off road capability without getting something “dangerous” for the street. Thank you in advance for your comments.
Just ordered a set for my Alaska trip with my Yamaha Super Tenere. Will be leaving Pennsylvania June 20th for a 10,000+ - ride. Will report back on their performance.
Sounds like an EPIC trip Robert! We wish you amazing views and lots of new friendships along the way... Do you have a social site you will be posting to that we can follow? We are stoked to hear your feedback on the AX41 tires your Alaska Trip. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
@@chaparralmotorsports You can follow me here , www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php Site name is Traveler.
Great review, I was waiting for a decent review before I fitted up a set to my R1250gs. You have alleviated any concerns I was having - wet road & off road traction along with tyre noise appear to be good from what you are telling us. My bike came with Bridgestone A41s which I find a good as road tyre but they don't hit the mark in the dirt. Thanks for the review!
Yes Sir Johnno! We really were impressed with how well they did in the wet. Nice all around tires for sure! - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Well… You convinced me. Thx!
Good!
Friggin fantastic video and review!
Thanks for watching Patrick!
Nice looking tire. Quite similar block pattern to Motoz Tractionator Adventure IMO...I’m interested to see how it goes when you fit it to your KTM which has more ponies than the Beemer.
Ha! Ha! Check out this video: czcams.com/video/3fyZ6hVAbYw/video.html The 1190 Adv R "at this tire" as compared to the BMW. It functioned the same... but I was down to the wear bars in just at the 3k mile mark. They do not wear as well as we were initially lead to believe at the launch. HOWEVER - this is still my "favorite feeling" true knobby 50/50 tire to date. This thing rails. - Kyle
Most of those points apply to first use of most tires in their respective categories ! It's the post 1k mileage comparison that is relevant !!
Please redo when you have got to that point .
Thank you !
Thank you for your comment Brain. I have about 1,500 miles on these tires and they are handling the same a day one. What specific questions did you have? I really think they will continue to perform "like new" until the tread depth gets half worn... then we will begin to see a loss in off road traction. But for now, they are stellar! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Chaparral Motorsports two months from that last response, what’s the mileage and performance report now? Looking for my next set of tires for my triumph Tiger 800...
@@0neTwo3 Thank you for your interest in these tires. I have now run the AX41 tires on a BMW R1200GS, Honda Africa Twin, KTM 1190 Adv. R and I even have them mounted on my KTM 390 Duke. Over the 4 bikes I have ridden nearly 5k miles on these tires over a variety of terrain. They work really really well off road and they do feel "sport-bike-ish" in the twisties. I would anticipate the mileage to be between the 4k and 6k mark depending on the machine on which they are mounted and the type of riding that is being done. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Well, I now have 2k miles on these tires on my KTM 1190 Adv R and have just done our tire test loop. My results were the same. Even better on the street now that I am very comfortable on them. Pushing them to the limits of the bike, not yet finding the limitations of the tire on-road. Truly impressed. - Kyle
@@chaparralmotorsports major thx for the updates! You guys are doing a phenomenal work with these tires reviews
Do you recall how they performed on the rain grooved pavement? I love my Anlas Capra X tires, but they are super squirrelly on rained grooved concrete. I noticed you mentioned the Trailmax Missions were very solid on grooved pavement.
These handle Rain Groove Cement just fine... no wobble at all!
Wow love the sound of that bike. Wich BMW is that 800gs???
2015 R1200GS It does sound good. Makes me miss my 2008 (best year of the GS in my opinion) 90k miles an nothing but oil changes (and fuel strips under warranty) - Kyle
Great review, thanks.
Our pleasure!
Once going onto deep sand or wet mud, one should deflate tyres significantly (by >50%). It makes even a heavy enduro bike a completely different animal.
Yes, this is true. Airing down is a key "tool" to use when the going gets tough. I personally like 30 psi for an all around solo rider pressure that works well in most cases. I have found (through blown out tires) that some tires don't allow much air down due to their very soft sidewalls. Stiffer sidewalls like the K60 Scout and Motoz Adventure tires can nearly be run flat the sidewalls are so stiff... Thanks for watching and for your comments. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Great Review Kyle.
Thanks
Hi, this is probably one of the best adventure tyres review on CZcams. How do these Bridgestone compare to the competitors relatively to mud and wet/cold asphalt? I'm looking for an upgrade to Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR on a KTM 790R because I find them perfect except on mud. Do you suggest these Bridgestone or other brands' models?
Thank you
Thank you for your inquiry. The Scorpion STR was great on the street and this AX41 is in the same realm. The AX41 does provide the best road feedback of any full knobby tire I have run. I have run the AX41 in 40 degree weather and wet roads and did not have any issues with grip or slip. I have not had the opportunity to run it in mud as of yet... but my eyes are peeled and I am looking forward to that test.
Really good review 👍
Thank you for your Thumbs UP Per-Ola Rolen! Glad you enjoyed it.
Wowwww very amazing video shot 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅 you make my day 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks
Great review Kyle, Im looking for a new set of tyres for my Africa Twin, Im currently running Motoz Desert HT tyres but want to replace them with something thats a bit better on the road without giving up to much off road ability, How about doing a comparison test between the Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41 & the Michelin Anekee Wild tyres as they look very similar in performace to each other from the separate tests you have done. Be interested to see which tyre you prefer.
Thank you for your inquiry. I have used all of these tires. The Bridgestone AX41 has become my favorite On-Road-Knobbie tire. Unlike the other two tires, the AX41 gives amazing road feedback, similar to a sportbike tire. The Anakee Wild is a great tire too, but if feels very "cloud like" for more than a thousand miles. The blocks are tall and they move under the bike and that feeling is a little hard for some to get used to... I have yet to wear out a set of the AX41's but I think the Anakee Wild will end up getting at least 1 to 2 thousand more miles over the AX41 which is showing quite a bit of wear on my KTM 1190... and I have only 1,500 miles on the tires. Your request of a side by side comparison has been noted and I will add it to our list. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Great review. I just order a pair for my africa twin and will be putting them on once the Shinkos wear out. In have a question about pressure. The max PSI on the rear is 35. The AT recommends 42. I believe the BMW you tested them on does as well. So did you run then below recommended pressure? Its already a fast wearing tire. I imagine running aired down will not help.
Hello Kyle if you had to do this video again in the same conditions, would keep this tire or rather have the Anakee wild on and also which tire would give you better mileage
Hi Paolo, thanks for watching our video. For the price and overall performance/value I'd probably go with the AX41. If I was heavily concerned about getting the most mileage then I'd go with the Anakee.
Wow, I can get a set of tires for the price of a rear for my KTM 950 or 1190. That rear would have to last me at least 10,000 miles,lol. Great video though. I will stick to my Scorpion MT90S or TKC - 80.
We are currently testing a set of Kenda Big Bloc tires on a KTM 950, KTM 990 and a KTM 1190.... They doe REALLY well off road, and are not too bad on the pavement either. They are smoking cheap in price! Fronts are $69 to $84 and the rears are $78 to $114. Now... just how long will they last!??? - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Ride up to Alaska and give us an update on longevity :)
That is the true test. I have ONLY seen Heidenau K60 Scouts make the trip UP and BACK... and then... three more months of commuting before a tire swap was needed. Pretty amazing when it comes to longevity.... but sketchy in Cold or Wet conditions, which is Alaska in a nut shell ;) Thanks for watching! -- Kyle
Super Video guys. What pressure did you had on those??
30 PSI was run on EVERY tire we tested. Needed to have a baseline... Thanks for watching! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
to good review .
Thanks for watching!
I'll try them out. Honestly all the knobbies feel the same to me.
Oh man! If you run them back to back ... there is totally a big difference between them! The more I run, the more sensitive I have become to the different nuances of each tire and their characteristics. Thanks for watching! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
@@chaparralmotorsports I can feel the difference on pavement, but not off-road.
Can you link this trail?!?!? Looks awesome for that first dirt part to mess around in
Good video! Thank ya
Are this tires Bias or Radial?
These AX41 tires are Bias tires. There is no plan for radials at the moment. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
So I got them mounted did you notice how heavy the steering felt on the road? For the r1200gs.
Thank you for your inquiry. No, coming off a pure road tire, the knobbies felt very light in the front end for me. I do find it interesting you feel it is heavy. What are you coming off of? Thanks for watching. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Chaparral Motorsports coming off tkc80 the front just feels weird on the pavement till around 20 mph. I checked on some forms and others are saying the same thing. You also say the tires are round and i disagree with the front. I double check the size and have the right size. The front has more of a square shape. Hope they made the tires to the correct size lol. Thanks though.
@@marksearsjr Very interesting. Our set was early production. I wonder if changes were made? I'll have to go take a look at them again... Thank you so much for reaching out and commenting. This is the info that everyone needs to know! - Kyle
Ax41s or the new dunlop trailmax mission?
Well the AX41 is my favorite feeling 50/50+ BUT... I get about 2k miles out of the rear. It is great feeling, but that is not acceptable. The TrailMax Mission tire should roll for about 6k to 8k miles and has pretty similar off-road performance. Specific terrain you ride really plays a big part of which tire is best. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
I feel like all these adv tire reviews should be compared directly to the K60. Or Motoz GPS. The K60 seems like it’s made the biggest compromise to be super long lasting on the Hwy while trying to remain at least a little bit aggressive off road. As opposed to most 50/50 or 60/40 tires really are just street tires imo.
Great feedback Kermit. We are running the 50/50 tires and the 80/20 tires and will compare all of the tires in each category respectively. Beginning of July the full test results will be released. The K60 is a great tire I have run 5 times on three different bikes. It LASTS a long time... and it works okay. It does not perform in the dirt as well as the GPS and for sure is not a "road worthy" in cold and wet as most of these tires. Thanks for watching!
Hi mate, enjoying your reviews here in Aus! Question - If longevity is not an issue, what would you prefer for the BMW 1200GS Adventure - TKC 80 or the AX41's?
Hi Dean, thanks for watching our videos. I'd say the AX41, it's a really great tire.
Great review and ride. How is the road noise and vibration?
I'd say that road noise and vibration are similar to a TKC 80, not very noticeable. As compared to say a Karoo 3 which is SUPER loud and has lots of vibration. I did not feel that with these AX41 tires. - Kyle
I have bmw1250gs when i do a search on these they all have a b instead of an r in the size.does that matter? Thank you
Bias vs. Radial... You are correct in the fact that this AX41 is not made in a Radial tire. Please make sure you replace the tires as a match set so you have bias ply Front and Rear, and your BMW R1250GS will be just fine. Thanks for watching. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team Oh, when you have time, check out this Motorcycle Tire 101 video which breaks down the differences. czcams.com/video/CidSR5AM9Tg/video.html
Hi Kyle. If you had a distance of 600 kilometers on asphalt with rain and snow and normal contitions, also some very slipery asphalt roads but also on paths with soil, sand, stone, etc. 100 km at most. Contitions the same as those you tested in the AX41. Generally the routes are more on the asphalt and with difficult conditions than on the soil. A 90/10% ratio. But when I get into the dirty roads I have requirements.What would you choose for tires? How near are AX41 to A41 on asphalt roads?
Great questions. The A41 I found to be a great road tire, but it struggled off road. The AX41 is a bit more bumpy on-road but did have great feedback. I really like them. Just mounted the AX41 on my 390 Duke ... that will be fun. Personally I I run a more aggressive dirt tire on-road too... as when the going gets dirty I don't want any compromises. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
So after reading the comments and watching the videos lets rate these tires...I will be putting them on a Honda AT I will need a true 50/50 tire. Riding the Oregon and Washington and maybe the Idaho BDRs this year..My list what do you think????.No 1...E07, 2 AX41, 3 GPS,
Thanks for watching! All of the tires are great choices. This AX41 is one of my favorite tires at this time... it works really really well. HOWEVER.. I have blown through two of them now and the most I have gotten is just under 3k miles. I think the GPS tire is a far superior tire to the E07. I just ran the E07 three weeks ago... and was not as impressed as I thought I was going to be. Slippery on pavement and in the dirt it backs in quicker than these other tires. Longevity... GPS, E07 then the AX41. All that being said... Any of the three will work the BDR's and will suite you well. I rode the Idaho BDR in 2016 and it was amazing! Have fun! - Kyle
@@chaparralmotorsports Thanks for your time really appreciate it!!!!
@@danbraden4401 OUR / My pleasure! If you care to follow both of us... I am at CZcams.com/Manybikes - Kyle
Thanks for the review. I'm trying to decide between these and Motoz tires for my KTM 1090 for an upcoming KTM off-road Rally. How do you think these compare to the Motoz Tractionator Rallz tires for a mostly off-road standpoint but with some highway riding thrown in to get me to the trails?
I have run the Motoz Rallz on my KTM 1190 Adv R. check them out: czcams.com/video/mA7e5BAm6CQ/video.html They are great tires. That being said, I will be mounting these AX41's up to my 1190 Adv R for my nest set of tires for a true comparison. They felt GREAT on the BMW... but I am unsure how they will handle the power the KTM puts down. Thanks for watching! - Kyle
@@chaparralmotorsports Thank you very much for the reply. I really appreciate your insight.
Just wandering how was the helmet through all the different weather?
This Icon Airflite helmet does well in all weather conditions. Actually one of Kyle's favorites.
Kyle, I just bought an Africa Twin. I live in Oregon so we have a lot of gravel/logging roads, twisties and wet weather. Would these be sufficient to handle the twisty wet roads and gravel or would you recommend something different?
The AX41 is currently on two of my personal machines. I really like this tire! I ran it on the Africa Twin for about 3k miles and really really liked it. I now have them on my 1190 Adv. R and my 390 Duke. Here I am on the AX41's on the Africa Twin: czcams.com/video/kUukDnaeizc/video.html and here is the same trails and I am on a CB500X: czcams.com/video/h2jATnjBo3k/video.html I need more time on wet surfaces before I can really support it.. but my BMW R1200GS test... it did amazingly! Thanks for watching. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Overall, how would you compare these with the karoo 3s? Think one is better than the other?
Thank you for your inquiry Pedro. The Karoo 3 Tires were a favorite for a period of time... But this AX41 has become my new favorite. The Karoo 3 takes a long time to break-in.... like 1,000+ miles. It is super slippery for at least 1k miles... only then did it become fun to ride. Karoo 3 tire is very knobby and vibrates on the road at speed and very much so when coming to a stop. It did handle ANYTHING I threw at it. I did get about 4k miles out of my Karoo 3 tires. The AX41 I have been on for just over 1,500 miles now and I think that they will not last as long as the Karoo 3. The AX41 tire is smooth on the pavement and does provide the best high speed canyoning feel of any 50/50 or knobbier tire. I really like them. Yes, better than the Karoo 3. - Kyle
@@chaparralmotorsports Thank you very much for your insight. Really helpful!
@@pedroarenalesb.5265 Our pleasure!
which one is your choice ?
Metzeler karoo3 / Bridgstone AX41 ?
The AX41. The Karoo 3 is sketchy for on-road for the first bit. Takes a while to break in and get used to ... The AX41 is good-to-go out of the box and has amazing street characteristics as compared to the Karoo 3. That being said, I get about 1k more miles out of the Karoo 3 than I do out of the AX41. Wet weather, the AX41 kills the K3... no comparison. Deep mud, the K3 is the winner. They each have strong points and weaknesses... You really can't go wrong with either... but if given the choice I'd pick a set of AX41's every time... UNLESS they were out of stock ;) then I'd run the K3 without hesitation. It's a good tire too... Thanks for watching. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
@@chaparralmotorsports Great Answare , Love u " Chaparral Motorsports "
Have you tried mitas e09? How do these tyres compare to them. It's what I currently use. On road performance is, just about okay, have to be careful in the wet though. Off road performance is decent although front end grip and lateral grip could be better
Thank you for your inquiry. I have personally ridden the E09 and I too found them to be just Okay. We do have them on our list of Adventure Tires to test here in the upcoming month on the exact same trails and roads that this AX41 was tested. Stay tuned! -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
@@chaparralmotorsports Cool I'll subscribe to watch it later
Sorry but I'm not English and I don't understant if you said what was the pressure of the tyres, thank's.
We had 30 psi in the tires.
Are they noisy on the tarmac ?
Hello, some people can find them to be a bit noisy.
since the AX41 was launched i hardly try to get a set (or 2sets) of them. Mission impossible! You can't get this tyre in germany...All the time i tried....not availible. It sucks :-(.
sorry to hear that.
Just ordered a pair, wondering if they are really that noisy?
Hi Mitch, how have you found the tyres? Noisy on the bitumen or what you'd expect for a 50/50 tyre?
shame Kyle isn't still with Chaparral
These 50/50 tyres seems to be so good on road wet or dry. Doesnt seem like there is any reason to buy 80/20 tyres at all? Many thanks.
Yeah they are really great tires but mileage-wise they don't compare to a good set of 80/20 tires. Thanks for watching.
Are thé Yona havé à 17 inches front tiré for a c b x 500 honda
They are in the works! End of this year from what we have been told.
Chaparral Motorsports tank I’m looking forward to trying those on my little baby
@@jacqueslongpre2927 have you mounted the Ax41 on the cb500x ? How well did they perform ? And if you do some off road , what is your rear suspension position?
Is it noisy?
Hi, what do you consider noisy? Noise level can be different for different riders-especially those that are very sensitive to noise. Other factors can come into play as well such as, the type of surface you are traveling on, how much noise your motorcycle makes (exhaust/mechanical), how well your helmet protects you from external sounds etc. In our opinion, they are not extremely loud/noisy.
@@chaparralmotorsports thks Kyle ,you made me think 🤣🤣🤣keep going with your excelent videos
He probably got a parking ticket from mall cop.😎
Paul Blart got him.
What tire pressures were used for the test on the AX41's?
The sidewall says MAX LOAD 35 PSI on both front and rear tires - riding solo with no luggage, we ran 30 psi Front and Rear. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
So much negative profile Ort valley will eat up every nail on the Street of Sharp edged stones. Tire punctures programmed
Time will tell. They did feel great, but longevity / durability has yet to be tested. Thanks for watching. - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team