The very nature of an ‘ adventure ’ tyre means it will be at some point a compromise , good at most things , not great , not bad . And so is the Motoz Tractionator GPS .
The first thing noticed with the Motoz Tractionator GPS is the noticeable difference in tread patterns between the front and rear tyres . In most conditions it matters little , that is until you get on the hard black stuff and the howling begins . The front tyre howls like a banshee to the point of annoyance however , this doesn ’ t diminish from the capabilities of either front or rear . The rear ,
with its central strip is as quiet as a mouse .
These tyres have above average performance in all conditions , both sealed and unsealed . Through the twisties on bitumen the Motoz Tractionator GPS performance well , as good as anything , perhaps even better . On the dirt both tyres step up . Find the right pressures and the front provides the rider with a confidence that allows for adventure riding that is a little more daring than the average 50 / 50 tyre . It grips well in most conditions , excelling in the more technical stuff , coming to the fore over rocks and rougher terrain .
The rear is as good , in fact we believe one of the best 50 / 50 tyres on the market . Although when the dirt gets wet , the Motoz Tractionator GPS runs for cover , struggling with light mud , wet clay , and even damp grass . If you like your bike sliding , this tyre is for you , if you need grip in these conditions try something else . It ’ s that centre strip , great for the bitumen and longevity but not so great at breaking through the surface to find grip where moisture is yet to reach . It ’ s all about that compromise , it ’ s what adventure riding is all about .
We ’ ve put around 5,000 kilometres on this set of Motoz Tractionator ’ s ( 2016 BMW F800GSA ) across all conditions and are impressed with the longevity , we can see another 15,000 in the way that they are wearing . That ’ s impressive and up there with the best of long-range brands .
Motoz say that if you want more off road capabilities from the
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