Mitas E-07 Dakar. These are 4-ply, bias-ply construction, 50/50 tread pattern. I chose the 4-ply Dakar model because I ride the bike heavy in demanding conditions. 4,000 miles on these now and loving them.

Tire pressure is really important to me. So I check frequently and carry a dial gauge and pump to adjust it. My settings are: F/R - Solo: 32/36, fully loaded tarmac: 36/42, fully loaded dirt: 32/38. I’ve thrown every kind of riding I do at them and they are better in every respect than any other tire I’ve run. That list includes the OEM Bridgestone Battlewings, Heidenau K60s, and Conti Trail Attack 2. All good tires, but I think I’ve found a new favorite.

Most of those miles were from a recent trip in Idaho, 2-up, fully loaded, on a Yamaha Super Tenere. Road types included interstate freeways with 80 MPH speed limits, twisty mountain roads, and rough dirt roads. In no conditions did they give a hint of slipping, and we wore these out to edges. No molding nubs remain.

When brand new, they wandered on rain-grooved highways. Now that the lug edges are no longer sharp, the tires track better on grooved roadway.

There is a lot of noise around the Heidenau Scouts and although those K60s are good tires, the Mitas E-07s outperform them in every way. Grippier in gravel, smoother on pavement, less noisy at speed, and zero break in period. Those that haven't tried these will no doubt stick with the Heidenaus because that's all they know. Those that used to have Heidi's and made the switch to E-07s will never look back.

The E07 rear is a terrific balance of longevity and offroad performance. It's an excellent choice for riders who log a lot of pavement miles maybe commuting or getting to the trails, and love to rip it in the dirt,

And IMHO the EO7 rear is the best tire out there for a long distance international adventure ride. when longevity is important because of the difficulty sourcing tires, and offroad capabilities are equally important, especially on a loaded adv bike in challenging terrain.

I installed an E07 rear (paired with a TKC80 front) on my DR650 in Nairobi, Kenya and proceeded north into Ethiopia over a lot of rugged dirt roads -- deep sand, big rocks, dry bed river crossings, endless bush tracks. (No mud to speak of, but I'm confident the E07 rear would have been fine).

I was really happy with the off-road performance of the E07 rear. Once out of Ethiopia, my route through Sudan and Egypt was virtually all tar. I'd put 5000+ mis on the E07 rear by the time I reached Greece, and estimate the tire would have gone another 4,000+ before needing a change.

I've also run the Heidenau K60 and while longevity might be a bit longer than the E07, it's not as capable offroad. And the Heidy felt heavy and luggy on my DR, compared to the nimble and responsive feeling of the E07.

A TKC 80 rear will outperform a Mitas E07 offroad, but it's pretty much toast after 3000 mis.

When it's time for a new rear tire, I'll be getting another Mitas E07.

Have had these for 3000 miles. They show very little wear thanks to the center rib. at 3000 miles the tread is just into this center rib. Hooks up extremely well in the wet on pavement, handles heavy loads very well, braking and overall street performance is as good as the Metzlers that came with the GS. Off road is really good. Self cleaning and good cornering. One heck of an all around tire. The E07 Dakar is what I have on the front and rear. Would DEFINATELY buy another set. BTW....they balance very easily with beads so you can ditch the stupid stick on weights. Quit reading this, buy them and mount them yourself. Easy decision....or you can surf the web all day and stick with what all the bloggers/posers recommend for the GS.

I put these on my 2014 Tiger 800 "roadie" because the stock tires are no good for any kind of serious off-road use. I'm a beginner when it comes to off-road riding, but these tires have me feeling a lot more comfortable and confident. They start to hum around 30 mph, but they aren't loud. The hum sounds kind of like an air raid siren (think Black Sabbath's War Pigs) which is fine by me.

Handling (my opinion of course):
Dry pavement - Very good! Better than I expected.
Wet pavement - Good. I've had no problems.
Dirt roads - Excellent.
Mud and sand - They'll get you through it, but are a little squirrelly.
Loose gravel and crushed stone - Great. No problems whatever.
Grass - Excellent.

I don't ride like a hooligan, but I like to have fun and these tires really do perform well in the twisties. They feel different than a road tire, but I got used to them quickly and have no problem leaning into turns the same way I did with the stock tires. They cruise just fine. I've had the front tire on for 2500 miles and it's showing very little wear. I had to replace the rear tire after only 1000 miles because I noticed a tear in the sidewall. The newer rear tire shows very little wear.

I mostly ride on pavement, but I like having the option to explore without worrying about getting stuck or losing control. With these tires I can go just about anywhere my skill level allows.

My only complaint about them is that they feel a tad wobbly at speeds above 80mph. It's not frightening or anything, but let's just say I don't go hitting 100+ for a quick thrill so much anymore. That's probably not a bad thing though.

Buy them!

I commute to work 35 miles on the Interstate and these ride smooth. On dirt and gravel these have plenty of traction. I have not ran them through mud or sand. Wet traction is ok, but I ride conservatively when it's wet. I did have traction control activate once while accelerating from a red light on a wet street. At the rate I'm going, I'm expecting to get about 3500+ miles out of the rear tire. The front will probably last twice that. For the money, I'd probably buy these again.

Also, I change my own tires and didn't find these tires hard to work with.

Like many other, I was looking for a 50% / 50% on-off road tire for my 2011 BMW F650GS Twin. I was not thrilled about the Heidenau center line reviews so I went with the Mitas E-07. Great overall traction and wear. This is my second set for rear wheel. The new 140/80-17 size Mitas, has a modified center line. I am not concerned as it sits 2-3 mm. below the tire chevron pattern. I am thrilled REVZILLA is stocking the Mitas E-07. Keep them coming. This is a great tire.

Went on easier than expected. Used a Baja No Pinch Tool to get it on. Grip feels good so far and I haven't experienced any change in noise or feel on the road. Off road has been limited to gravel and fire roads, but it feels like it hooks up. It's a lot better than the Shinko 705 I was running on the rear...still have a 705 on the front, so it's an odd combo, but I couldn't pass up the availability of the Mitas E-07 on Revzilla.

This is a great tire. It gets excellent traction in all but the most difficult conditions. It is very good on gravel. This is my 2nd one. I got over 6000 miles on my last one and could have gotten another 1000, but it was spring time with muddy roads so I changed it early. This is the only tire I have run that I don't need to air down when off pavement. I run the E-07 with a TKC 80 on the front and it is a great combination.

Slapped on this tire for a dual sport trip. It handles well on pavement, dirt, loose gravel, deep mud, rocks. Had a lot of rain, and the tires gripped good on wet pavement also. Only thing that remains to be seen is longevity of tire.