As I said, I have Shinko 705's on my VStrom (tho I call 'em Stinko's for no reason). Rode them on our trip on the MABDR - lot of dirt and gravel roads. They had more traction (they are designed for that) on the off road parts than street tires, but the bike still wandered somewhat on loose gravel - its the nature of motorcycles on anything other than blacktop. I did NOT find them to be significantly better riding across wet grass (lawn to campsite) than my ST. One of the guys I ride with who has a LOT more off road experience than I says they are no good on wet dirt. The tread blocks are not well defined and are separated by comparatively narrow groves. It is not, after all, a moto cross tire. But it is smooth on the road.
Adventure Rider reviewer rated them the best overall of combo road/off road tires out of 11 different tires.
Adventure Rider reviewer rated them the best overall of combo road/off road tires out of 11 different tires.
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