Thanks for the report. I went for a set of Shinko 705, this time the radials. I think I've paid $450 for the set. Have done about 4000km on them and they've been really good. I had Anakees for the last few years and while they are possibly better on the road, they are not as good on gravel as the Shinko. The tread on the Shinko seems to go further around, as I have not been able to ride them to the  edge. Did you have yours fitted to the 1150? If so, the front is a 19", not a 21". Unless of course, your bike is modified.

There are 3-4 different tread patterns for the K60, depending on size. It's likely you actually have the K60 Scout, if you're using a 110/80/19 and 150/70/17.One of the few middle of the road tyres, somewhat Ok for both gravel and other adventure riding, while giving life on sealed roads as well. The solid centre strip makes purchase in clay etc hard work, not really biting down, and they are also horrible in wet slippery conditions, with not a lot of grip available.The deep grooves do mean aquaplaning should be almost impossible, and I haven't found out how long they last, but they should be good for 10k+. I'd still choose them as an all roads answer, with a bit of capability everywhere, but for demanding riding, I'll take a tyre more suited to that terrain.

Have Anakees on mine Darryl with no problems, they were on when I bought it and I see no reason to change. Good on the seal and no probs on metal of varying conditions and in the Riverhead in dry conditions.  Rode on Tourances when I had the 1200 and they too were good reliable tyres. HTH.

I am now thinking of changing it to a more of a road tyre but not sure what .Dose any one have any sugestions.

darryl, I know the F800 has different sizes to the bigger 1200 (my experience is here), but it does depend what sort of riding you want to do. For a mix of gravel and road, then the K60 is probably a good choice, as the TKC is definitely not happy in the wet.If more road biased, seriously consider the Anakee 3. Newly released, I'm working my way through a set now, and suspect I've found my new happy tyre. Very much a road biased tyre 80-20 or 90-10, with a very curious pattern, but bugger me, fantastic grip on the road, with some big grooves that are better than a road tyre on gravel.

I don't doubt that not all tyre are created equal, but there are people who blame their tyres for all sorts of short comings. I ride every day, rain or shine, on all sorts of surfaces. Only a couple of weeks ago the whole bloody road was covered in rainbow colours for over 10km, before I turned off.  That was during rain and in the dark. You've got to be careful and take it easy. Thinking that you've got a good tire, and therefore nothing will happen is the wrong approach. I've ridden my Kenda 760 in the rain for many km and they are brilliant at avoiding hydro planing, if nothing else. I worry more about using the throttle carefully and about balancing myself properly on the bike, than about the tyres. Having said that, I'd rather ride on gravel than on the road, when it's wet. Anyway, should you not be out policing pictures quotes and sizes? At least I can see where the priorities are, foul language or obnoxious behaviour doesn't seem to be one of them.

Put on a new set of K60's about three weeks ago... big questions on performance and longevity. Cost: $690 fitted - new pattern rear.So, I've now done 1000k's of road work only, Welly to Palmy Nth, and found these are working well with very minimal wear so far. Wearing them in has been interesting. Had them fitted at Maidstone Yamaha (Upper Hutt); they may still have the firstset they got in for me if anyone in Welly is interested (21inch front, 17inch rear I think??). Anyway headed out in the heavy rain and lightening with new rubber was probably not the best move, they worked well clearing the water, and felt stable the whole time.Since then, I've been down and back a few times riding in light rain, fine day-time and night-time. With the only concerns being in the light rain... (mental note: don't take 65k corners at 100k's).Once I finish up on this course in palmy and actually get to spend time in our place in Welly, will be looking for gravel etc to see out they go.By the way, there is some road noise and extra vibration. However cancel the vibration out with a bit more wrist 😀 and I've now started wearing ear plugs so don't hear the road noise (Ear plugs were to save what hearing I have left, not  because of the tires)Will put some more in info on as I go. Fingers crossed they go the 20k they claim.Dave W... now back in Wellington.

Anakee 3 has anyone tried these in gravel.

Currently running a set of Anakee 3. For a road tyre, I believe I've found my new happy tyre. Outstanding grip in all situations, just have to see what life is like.As for gravel, ball park for the other 80-20 and 90-10 tyres. K60s are much better (as they should be). The A3 will get you through better than a road tyre, but that's about it.Don't make the mistake I did and spend a couple of corners wondering why the bike was wanting to drop into corners on it's side, and the rear wanted to be the leader. The A3 is not a K60 on gravel. Almost had to slap myself at my stupidity  ;D