Update!!! The Mutants have been replaced after 8700 miles. By the time they came off they were down to 1.7mm (1mm being the minimum legal limit in the UK) on the rear. The rear had flattened off a bit but not as much as some other tyres and the wear was pretty uniform across the width of the tyre. My estimate would be that if I was to take the tyre down to 1mm I would have been able to get around 9300 which I think is ok for this kind of tyre. The grip still felt strong even in the wet. Would I have them again? Absolutely! Are they a good tyre for the BMW GSA/ GS undoubtedly. Thanks Mr Dave.
Got Mutant on my Versys 650. Best tire I have had on a road bike. I have had Michelin Pilot road 3 or 4, Pirelli Scorpion trail 2 (also a good tire) and some Dunlops 207, 208 etc. But the Mutant are something special
I went from Dunlop Mutant, to Dunlop RoadSmart III, to now Dunlop RoadSmart IV GT on my VFR800X Crossrunner. The Mutant were great, but I like to test a new tire every time ahah.
@@markholroyd5365 the dealership said the mutants were too round a profile for the RT which I've found to be totally wrong by the way mark great videos
Thank you for the inspiring review. I think I'll try them on my Crossrunner which is still on OEM A40´s. Its the first tyre change for me and from reading and watching all those reviews its getting to the point of aaaaaaah 🙃
@@richarddelasalle3424Yes, they are great tyres. They will last you about 4,000-6000 miles depending on your riding style. I've used them for long trips and a track-day, so really good, grippy rubber. Good in the rain and wet. Ideal if you are heading to Scotland or somewhere were the roads are not good. They are ideal for trips in Northern Europe; not tested them in heat of Southern Europe. They are also M/S (mud/snow) rated (the only adventure tyres I've ever seen rated as this). Ideal for the KTM 1290 SAS. Back will square off first.
I really care about your opinion :) don't screw it up... just ordered mutants for GSA, they are not cheaper anymore, just same price like anakee adventure previously had
Hi i have anakee 3 on my gs and I get a good 8000mi in fact the anakee 3 i have got on now have done 2000mi still got 7 mill only complaint is noise. Stay safe guys.
I was thinking of getting these for my GS1250 on its next tyre change...Then I saw a 2016 F800GT for sale and decided I really don't need a 1250 for touring, so I bought the GT.
After seeing your first review for these tyres I looked on line to see how much they would cost. But I was dismayed to find that the rear tyre was £173 quid. But the roadtec 01 purchased about 8 months ago was £165 quid. So I ask myself why are they more expensive than roadtec 01. At that price I will stick with roadtec 01.
I’ve been looking for some new tyres for my s1xr it came with roadtec 01 tyres and they have no feel at all, they are still like new after 4000 miles. I think maybe Dunlop roadsport 4 or Michelin road 6
Hello! would you call them "noisy" tyres? got my GS with Michelin Adv Anakee as OEM and are terribly noisy.... I'm in doubt between Metz Tourance next or this mutant.
Thanks for the correction… The difference is small if any. I think the issue is they can’t fit the tread of the Mutants on the narrow 21” tyre. Both are awesome tyres though. Ride safe
Thinking of changing to these on my svartpilen 401. Currently running Pirelli scorpion rally str. Do you have any experience on those? I dont go on dirt roads often but when I do appreciate how stable the Pirelli's feel at speed.
I have a lighter bike myself and I plan on doing some travelling, I am heavily thinking of choosing these as they are rated for everything and are (apparently) great in wet weather.
I got about 9,500 km on the set I had fitted on the 701 SM in the touring I did a few years back I think they still use them and the Perelli Scorpions. I have booked another tour trip later in this year 4 weeks with a group of 15 riders. The reads here in the city are fab country roads are a train wreck, some one also they mentioned they have fitted factory some progressive handle bard progression damper in the raisers.
Hey mate, I have a 2021 390 duke. I was just wondering how they have been for you? Can you notice a big difference between the mutants and whatever you had last? :)
Update!!! The Mutants have been replaced after 8700 miles. By the time they came off they were down to 1.7mm (1mm being the minimum legal limit in the UK) on the rear. The rear had flattened off a bit but not as much as some other tyres and the wear was pretty uniform across the width of the tyre. My estimate would be that if I was to take the tyre down to 1mm I would have been able to get around 9300 which I think is ok for this kind of tyre. The grip still felt strong even in the wet. Would I have them again? Absolutely! Are they a good tyre for the BMW GSA/ GS undoubtedly. Thanks Mr Dave.
Should I get a pair for my 2000 Honda Deauville ? What do you reckon? Is there a thing as a proper tire for the type of bike you are driving :?
These or the Road 6 🤔
@@blade1535 these look better :)
@@blade1535exactly my conundrum for my Hypermotard 950sp
Got Mutant on my Versys 650. Best tire I have had on a road bike. I have had Michelin Pilot road 3 or 4, Pirelli Scorpion trail 2 (also a good tire) and some Dunlops 207, 208 etc.
But the Mutant are something special
Love these tires for my 2013 FZ6R. I got just over 8K on mine. Did really great on the dirt and gravel roads of Virginia, in wet and dry.
I went from Dunlop Mutant, to Dunlop RoadSmart III, to now Dunlop RoadSmart IV GT on my VFR800X Crossrunner. The Mutant were great, but I like to test a new tire every time ahah.
Out of the 3 Dunlop's which one is the best?
@@pdonnelly600 roadsmart 4. More longevity. I took the GT version but not sure if there is a difference
GT is meant for heavier bikes I think?
Good to see you both yesterday. Timing on this video is excellent as the other Mark was asking about the tyres at the meal last night. Ride safe.
I ride a1250rt was advised by the dealership not to fit the Dunlop mutants now got 7000miles on them best Tyres I've ever had
I put these on my 1200 gsa on your last recommendation when they were on the blood bikes, Best tyres I’ve had yet
@@chriscrossley6457 I wonder why they told you not to fit them?
@@markholroyd5365 the dealership said the mutants were too round a profile for the RT which I've found to be totally wrong by the way mark great videos
Great vid Mark cheers 🤙
Thank you for the inspiring review. I think I'll try them on my Crossrunner which is still on OEM A40´s. Its the first tyre change for me and from reading and watching all those reviews its getting to the point of aaaaaaah 🙃
Thank you so much for this review. I've ordered a set of these for my KTM 1290 Super Adventure S bike. I am SO looking forward to trying these out.
I'm considering them for my 1290 s as well how do you like them?
@@1107jordanlego Epically good. Did a track day on them too. They suit the 1290 so well.
Glad to hear this. I'm considering them for my 1290 S. Having a hard time finding a rear that will last more than 4500 miles. But I do go pretty hard.
Hi Any more feedback on these tyres as I’m looking at them for my 1290 SAS
@@richarddelasalle3424Yes, they are great tyres. They will last you about 4,000-6000 miles depending on your riding style. I've used them for long trips and a track-day, so really good, grippy rubber. Good in the rain and wet. Ideal if you are heading to Scotland or somewhere were the roads are not good. They are ideal for trips in Northern Europe; not tested them in heat of Southern Europe. They are also M/S (mud/snow) rated (the only adventure tyres I've ever seen rated as this). Ideal for the KTM 1290 SAS. Back will square off first.
I really care about your opinion :) don't screw it up... just ordered mutants for GSA, they are not cheaper anymore, just same price like anakee adventure previously had
Hi i have anakee 3 on my gs and I get a good 8000mi in fact the anakee 3 i have got on now have done 2000mi still got 7 mill only complaint is noise. Stay safe guys.
I was thinking of getting these for my GS1250 on its next tyre change...Then I saw a 2016 F800GT for sale and decided I really don't need a 1250 for touring, so I bought the GT.
They are cracking bikes Mike, I think you will really enjoy it. Ride safe
Now done 7500 and just started to square a little bit.
We all thought BT56’s were great a few years back.
After seeing your first review for these tyres I looked on line to see how much they would cost. But I was dismayed to find that the rear tyre was £173 quid. But the roadtec 01 purchased about 8 months ago was £165 quid. So I ask myself why are they more expensive than roadtec 01. At that price I will stick with roadtec 01.
I’ve been looking for some new tyres for my s1xr it came with roadtec 01 tyres and they have no feel at all, they are still like new after 4000 miles.
I think maybe Dunlop roadsport 4 or Michelin road 6
How do u think mutants compare to Michelin road 6
generally much better in every way for us to be honest!
Hello! would you call them "noisy" tyres? got my GS with Michelin Adv Anakee as OEM and are terribly noisy.... I'm in doubt between Metz Tourance next or this mutant.
Both are a great choice and much quieter than the anakee’s. Mutant are fab too
What did you prefer between the Mutants and the Meridians Mark? Oh and it's pronounced dreech.😁
Thanks for the correction… The difference is small if any. I think the issue is they can’t fit the tread of the Mutants on the narrow 21” tyre. Both are awesome tyres though. Ride safe
Thinking of changing to these on my svartpilen 401. Currently running Pirelli scorpion rally str. Do you have any experience on those? I dont go on dirt roads often but when I do appreciate how stable the Pirelli's feel at speed.
I have a lighter bike myself and I plan on doing some travelling, I am heavily thinking of choosing these as they are rated for everything and are (apparently) great in wet weather.
I got about 9,500 km on the set I had fitted on the 701 SM in the touring I did a few years back I think they still use them and the Perelli Scorpions. I have booked another tour trip later in this year 4 weeks with a group of 15 riders. The reads here in the city are fab country roads are a train wreck, some one also they mentioned they have fitted factory some progressive handle bard progression damper in the raisers.
Been waiting on a long term review for these. Just ordered a set for my Duke 390 today.
Hey mate, I have a 2021 390 duke. I was just wondering how they have been for you? Can you notice a big difference between the mutants and whatever you had last? :)
Windy?
I suppose I wouldn't call that windy, but its all a matter of perspective.