Julien
Burlington, ON
Good but not Great
I bought this tire based on the 90% off-road but I must say that I am a little disappointed with the off-road traction after 150 miles on the tire. I think with my experience I would rate it 60% - 40%. If you are looking for good traction in a variety of terrains I would look elsewhere, but wears well on the street.
Dave Meents
N Ogden, UT
Great tires
Great off road tires yet still OK for pavement. IF you need good off-road tires for your dual sport bike, the Pirelli MT21's are the ones you want.
David G
West Jordan, UT
Great Rear tire
I used a set of these that were half worn during an ISDE qualifier in Idaho City on a vintage TT350 a few years back. Even half worn the rear hooked up great (front needed more grip for this race). Never chunked, always hooked up on and off road, great wear. I would use this rear tire anywhere. This tire is replacing an IRC GP-1 on a DR 650. I will consider putting one on my WR450 with a MT-18 front.
Patrick Henry
Greensburg, PA
Pirelli - MT 21 Rear Tire
This is a very good tire for the money. The tire performs well in anything from off road, gravel road and pavement. I have got up to 1500 miles out of one on my 640 Adventure.
Dave Gerulski
Atlanta, GA
Pirelli - MT 21 Rear Tire
Great tire, great price.
Road 1,400 miles on dirt, mud and asphalt including a run at 85 mph down I-75 from Nashville.
Tire is worn out now and will need to be replaced. I still think the durability is pretty good. It's running on an XR650R and I can spin the tire without much effort. Lot's of power.
Going to order another from Motorcycle Superstore again, soon.
jode
imperial beach, CA
better than a 606
This tire is made in brazil. This is where most of the rubber comes from for the world.
Byron chesebro
san diego, CA
Mt 21
I would highly recommend this tire for anyone with a DR 650 dual sport motorcycle that is in the dirt 50% or more. They are surprise smooth on the street for a knobby.
Ray
Voluntown, CT
Pirelli MT 21
This tire hooks up! Now I see for myself why all the enduro guys rave about this tire. Rocks, roots, ledge, mud, sand...no problem!
James
Ringgold, GA
Pirelli MT21 Rallycross Review
This is a great tire! I have a 2008 Husqvarna TE450 that I use primarily for off-road riding, but sometimes throw in a commute or errand running for fun. After eating the stock Pirelli rear tire up on the pavement, I needed something more durable, yet still excellent off road. This tire really does a great job. It looks like it will be making concessions to the dirt w/ the round edged knobs, but it does not at all! In soupy mud I can lift the front wheel WAY BETTER than I could the stock offroad tire! In every opportunity, gravel/rock strewn trails, muddy corners, pavement, this tire sticks great!
Phill
Marion, VA
Larger Knobs than I expected
Hearing all the good hype about the MT21, I bought a set for use on my DRZ 400S, and am pleased with the increase of traction the MT21 puts down as a rear in most situations, still slippery in red clay-mud, and on hard packed forest roads covered in leaves. Overall I'd say its a very nice tire that I would buy again, but the front leaves things to be desired.
charles shoemaker
tulsa, OK
Very good tire
I have them on my Drz 400 and have over 1500 miles on them and it looks like I should get another 1000 out of them. Very good all around tire. A little loose in mud and sand but good on everything else.
michael
COEUR D ALENE, ID
GREAT TIRE
I just took my DRZ400S on a 1,600 mile trip to Glacier and Yellowstone and the tires held up great. I was comfortable with them on the street and when taking short cuts across a mountain or two. I'll continue to use this tire!
raphael hebert
santa cruz, TN
MT 21 Rallycross Tire
I recently put these tires on my 06 Yami XT225. It was a major improvement over the stock tires. It has a very aggressive tread pattern for a wide range of riding conditions, decent pavement handling too. Definitely recommend these!
Jim
Palm Harbor, NC
MT21
The best DOT knobby I have ever used. Sand, mud, whatever, very good. It even holds up fairly well on the street. Good section of sizes too. They even balance fairly well for street use. I have had these tires on many different dual sports
JM
Denver, PA
MT21's Set
I replaced the stock tires on my DR650 because I was riding more off road. Huge difference...much more traction and confidence now. I was surprised at how well they did on pavement too.
casey
rome, GA
pirelli mt21
The Pirelli MT21 rear tire is the absolute best I have found. I just mounted my second after trying some other brands. I wasted money and time with the others, they don't compare. The MT21 is the best hanling tire(on and offroad) and the best wearing. What are you waiting for? Buy it.
Carol Wiesner
Livingston, TX
Great dirt tire!
Decided to finally try these, since they're rated so highly. And they're right! Great tire, grippy and predictable on dirt, the same on pavement. And fairly quiet on the blacktop. Bike feels like it'll climb a tree now! I plan to buy this tire again when it's time.
drzg
maple ridge, B.C. , AZ
mt21 front and rear
Is there a better DOT Knobby? Maybe just now. I have been using the MT21 for years. It is the best traction/value, not value/traction tire available(IMHO). . If your right hand controls your pace it can't be beat. The new dunlop 908 rally raid might just step up. Too expensive right now but mcsuperstore could solve that. Now remember we are talking DOT knobby. Typically comparisons are made between ultra soft, medium soft or even hard non dots and thats not what I or most on/off riders need.
Kevin W. Morris
Payson, NJ
The MT-21 Tire
I have been using this tire for over 15 years. It is in my opinion, still the best alround tire you can buy. I have tried many of the others, and I still go back to the Pirelli. I have raced with it, ridden street with it, and everything else in between. You will be very satisfied with this tire. It is a good,good, choice.
Jim Ott
colton, Prince Edw
MT 21 Great Tire
Just rode on them for over 1260 miles form Douglas Arizona to Copper Canyon in Mexico and back with Rosens Rides. Trip was 60% Street, 40% dirt. Fantastic trip! You should try it. This great tire was recommended by Rosens Rides. They preformed flawlessly. Absolutely no problem on highway and a great off road tire. Traveled over highway, steep dirt, loose gravel, solid and broken rock, never had a problem. Best dual sport tire I have ever used.
Chris
Menifee, GA
rider
Great off road traction. Good street ride and traction too. Overall outstanding tire.