Adventure Motorcycle Tyres

Explore our range of adventure motorcycle tyres for road touring, gravel tracks, trail riding and mixed-surface journeys. Whether your motorcycle spends most of its time on tarmac or regularly ventures off the beaten track, Sticky-Stuff can help you find tyres suited to your bike and the type of riding you enjoy.

Our range includes adventure and trail tyres from established manufacturers covering different budgets and road-to-off-road preferences. Use the filters above to search by tyre size, fitment, brand and speed rating. If you need help choosing, call our experienced team on 01952 502 703.

What are adventure motorcycle tyres?

Adventure motorcycle tyres are designed for bikes that may encounter a combination of paved roads and unsealed surfaces. Depending on the model, they can prioritise long-distance road performance, provide a balanced compromise between road and trail use, or feature a more open tread pattern for demanding off-road riding.

Adventure tyres are available for motorcycles ranging from lightweight trail bikes to large-capacity adventure tourers. Their tread patterns, rubber compounds, carcass construction and permitted uses vary considerably, so choosing the right model is more important than simply selecting the most aggressive-looking tread.

Choosing the right road and off-road balance

Adventure tyres are often described using road-to-off-road ratios such as 90/10, 80/20 or 50/50. These figures provide a useful general indication of a tyre’s intended purpose, but they are not governed by one universal industry standard. A tyre described as 70/30 by one manufacturer may behave differently from a similarly labelled product from another.

90/10 or road-focused adventure tyres

These tyres are generally best suited to road touring with occasional use on easy tracks. They normally prioritise road handling, stability, comfort and suitability for higher road mileage.

80/20 or 70/30 adventure tyres

These tyres are commonly suited to riders who spend most of their time on the road but regularly encounter gravel tracks or light trails. They aim to provide a compromise between everyday road manners and additional loose-surface capability.

60/40 or 50/50 adventure tyres

These tyres are intended for a more even mixture of road and off-road riding. They commonly use a more open tread pattern, with possible compromises in road refinement, wear or noise depending on the individual model.

Off-road-focused adventure tyres

These tyres place greater emphasis on traction across trails, mud, loose ground and technical terrain. Road performance, comfort, durability and permitted public-road use can vary considerably between models.

These ratios should be treated as a guide rather than an exact measurement. Always read the individual tyre information and manufacturer’s intended-use guidance before making a decision.

Who are adventure tyres suitable for?

Adventure and trail motorcycle tyres may be suitable for:

• Adventure touring motorcycles
• Dual-sport and trail bikes
• Scramblers and retro adventure motorcycles
• Long-distance touring with occasional gravel-road use
• Riders combining everyday road journeys with trail riding
• Overland and motorcycle travel, subject to the chosen tyre’s specification

Popular adventure motorcycles include models from BMW, Honda, KTM, Suzuki, Triumph, Ducati and Yamaha. However, the motorcycle model alone does not determine the correct tyre. Wheel size, load and speed ratings, tube requirements, approved fitments and intended terrain must also be checked.

Adventure touring tyres or off-road tyres?

An adventure motorcycle does not automatically require a heavily treaded off-road tyre. If nearly all your riding takes place on tarmac, a road-focused adventure touring tyre will normally provide a more appropriate balance of road handling, stability, wet-weather capability and mileage.

A more aggressive adventure tyre may provide additional drive and control on loose surfaces, but it can also introduce compromises such as increased road noise, faster or less even wear, reduced refinement and different handling characteristics on tarmac.

If your riding is primarily enduro, motocross or technical off-road use, view our off-road, motocross and enduro motorcycle tyres.

How to choose adventure motorcycle tyres

Consider where you actually ride

Choose according to the terrain you regularly encounter rather than the most demanding surface you might occasionally visit. A rider completing long motorway journeys and occasional dry gravel tracks will usually need a different tyre from someone regularly riding through mud, sand or rocky trails.

Check the correct tyre size

The tyre size is printed on the sidewall, but you should also consult the motorcycle handbook or approved manufacturer fitment information. Adventure motorcycles can use different wheel combinations, including 17, 18, 19 and 21-inch rims, so do not select a tyre based on the motorcycle’s name alone.

Check load and speed ratings

Adventure bikes may carry a passenger, luggage and accessories over long distances. Replacement tyres must therefore have specifications suitable for the motorcycle and its intended use. Check the required size, construction, load index and speed rating before ordering.

Check whether tubes are required

Some adventure wheels and tyres use inner tubes, while others have a tubeless construction. A tyre marked TL may still require a tube when fitted to certain tube-type rims. Check the wheel design, motorcycle handbook and tyre manufacturer’s instructions rather than relying on the tyre marking alone.

Think about road mileage

Large tread blocks and widely spaced grooves can be useful on loose surfaces, but a heavily off-road-focused tyre may not provide the mileage or road refinement of a touring-oriented model. Consider your annual mileage and the distance you must travel on tarmac to reach the trails.

Use a suitable front and rear combination

Where possible, fit matching front and rear tyres from the same range. Mixing different tyre models can affect handling and should only be considered when the combination is approved or recommended for the motorcycle and intended use.

Popular adventure tyre brands

Sticky-Stuff stocks adventure motorcycle tyres covering a range of budgets, motorcycle sizes and road-to-off-road preferences. Select a brand below to view its adventure tyres:

• Anlas
• Bridgestone
• Ceat
• Continental
• CST
• Dunlop
• Eurogrip
• Heidenau
• Kenda
• King Tyre
• Maxxis
• Metzeler
• Michelin
• Mitas
• Pirelli
• Shinko

Availability differs by tyre size and fitment. Use the filters above to view the models currently available for your motorcycle’s front and rear wheel sizes.

Popular adventure tyre models

Our range includes adventure tyres for road touring, gravel tracks and more demanding mixed-surface journeys. Select a model below to view its available sizes and specifications:

• Anlas Capra R – a road-biased adventure tyre intended for touring and occasional use away from paved roads.
• Bridgestone Battlax A41 – a road-focused adventure touring tyre for riders covering regular road mileage.
• Bridgestone Battlax AT41 – an adventure tyre with a more distinctive tread pattern for road and light mixed-surface use.
• Continental Conti TKC70 – a popular adventure touring option designed to balance road performance with loose-surface capability.
• Continental Conti TKC80 Twinduro – an established 50/50-style adventure tyre with an open block tread pattern.
• Continental ContiTrailAttack 3 – a road-focused adventure tyre intended for touring, everyday road riding and high-mileage journeys.
• Metzeler Tourance Next – a road-oriented adventure touring tyre available in selected front and rear pair combinations.
• Michelin Anakee Road – a strongly road-focused option for adventure motorcycles used for touring and everyday journeys.
• Mitas Enduro Trail – a mixed-use adventure tyre intended to balance paved-road and gravel-road performance.
• Pirelli Scorpion Trail – an adventure touring tyre aimed primarily at road riding and light mixed-surface use.

Always select the correct tyre size, wheel position, construction, load index and speed rating for your motorcycle. Model availability and specifications can change.

Order adventure motorcycle tyres from Sticky-Stuff

Sticky-Stuff is a UK motorcycle tyre and accessories specialist supplying adventure, trail and dual-sport tyres for a wide variety of motorcycles. Our team can help you compare available options and identify a tyre suited to your motorcycle, mileage and intended terrain.

Browse our adventure touring motorcycle tyres above or call us on 01952 502 703 for friendly product advice.

If you are unsure which option is suitable, contact the Sticky-Stuff team for advice.

If you would like us to fit your new tyres at our premises in Telford, view our motorcycle tyre fitting service.

Frequently asked questions

What do 90/10, 70/30 and 50/50 mean on adventure tyres?

These figures generally indicate the tyre’s intended balance between road and off-road use. For example, a 90/10 tyre is normally strongly road-focused, while a 50/50 tyre is intended to offer a more even compromise. The classifications are approximate and can vary between manufacturers.

Do I need off-road tyres for an adventure motorcycle?

Not necessarily. If your motorcycle is used mainly on paved roads, a road-focused adventure touring tyre may be more suitable. Choose a more off-road-focused tread when the additional loose-surface ability is genuinely needed.

For predominantly off-road riding, browse our off-road motorcycle tyre range.

Can adventure tyres be used on motorways?

Road-legal adventure tyres can be used on motorways when they have the correct size, load index and speed rating for the motorcycle. More aggressive tread patterns may feel noisier or less refined than road-focused alternatives, so consider how much high-speed road travel you undertake.

Are all adventure motorcycle tyres road legal?

No. Some competition or off-road tyres are not approved for public-road use. Check the tyre markings, product information and manufacturer’s guidance before ordering, particularly when considering an enduro or competition tyre.

Are knobbly tyres better in mud?

A more open and aggressive tread pattern can provide better drive and self-clearing ability on soft ground, but performance varies between models and conditions. A tyre designed for mud may involve compromises when used extensively on paved roads.

How long do adventure motorcycle tyres last?

Tyre life depends on the motorcycle, tyre model, load, pressures, road surface, terrain and riding style. Extended motorway use can wear an off-road-focused rear tyre differently from trail riding. Inspect tyre condition and pressure regularly, particularly before long journeys.

Can I fit tubeless adventure tyres with inner tubes?

A tubeless-marked tyre may sometimes be used with a suitable inner tube when fitted to a tube-type wheel, but this depends on the tyre, rim and motorcycle. Always follow the tyre and motorcycle manufacturers’ guidance.

If you need assistance checking your requirements, call our tyre team on 01952 502 703.

Can Sticky-Stuff help me choose adventure tyres?

Yes. Have your motorcycle make, model, year, current front and rear tyre sizes and usual type of riding available. Call our team on 01952 502 703 or contact us for adventure tyre advice.

Can Sticky-Stuff fit my new adventure tyres?

Yes. We provide a professional motorcycle tyre fitting service at our premises in Telford for suitable tyres purchased from Sticky-Stuff. View our fitting prices, instructions and booking information.