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Anakee Adventure 2

A road-confident adventure tire built for riders who chase pavement first and gravel second — with the wet grip and longevity to back it up.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Adventure · Road-Dominant
MICHELIN Anakee Adventure 2 motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandMICHELIN
TypeAdventure / Dual-Sport
FitmentFront & Rear
Sizes9
Dual-compound construction pairs a harder center strip for long mileage with softer shoulders for confident lean angle grip on asphalt and packed gravel
Silica-enhanced compound stays pliable across temperature swings — a real advantage for early morning canyon starts and year-round Southern California riding
Tread siping and block geometry deliver above-average wet grip (8.5) for rain and damp road confidence on multi-day touring runs
TL/TT dual certification fits both tubeless cast wheels and tube-type spoked rims — one tire family works across modern and classic adventure platforms
Low-noise tread geometry keeps highway drone down for a more comfortable long-haul experience
Nine sizes cover 17", 18", 19", and 21" front applications — strong fitment across middleweight to full-size adventure bikes
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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

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MTC Rating
MTC Score
8.2/10
★★★★☆
Best suited for adventure riders who spend the majority of their miles on pavement or gravel with occasional light dirt excursions.
Performance
Dry Grip8.3
Wet Grip8.5
Street Manners8.8
Track Capability3.5
Mileage8.7
Value8.4
Best For
Adventure Tourer
You're loading up a mid-size to full-size ADV bike for multi-day trips — mostly highway and paved back roads, with the occasional maintained gravel road mixed in. You want a tire that stays quiet at speed, handles wet weather with confidence, and doesn't need to be replaced every few thousand miles. The Anakee Adventure 2 was built for exactly this kind of riding.
Perfect Match
Commuter Plus Explorer
You're on the bike most days — commuting, running errands, then breaking out for weekend detours on fire roads and scenic backways. You need year-round grip and the peace of mind to go off-paved roads without swapping tires. The Anakee Adventure 2 handles that split duty well, though it shines brightest when pavement makes up the bulk of your miles.
Great Match
Hardcore Off-Road Adventurer
If technical single-track, deep sand, and loose muddy trails are your primary terrain, the Anakee Adventure 2 will fall short of what you need. Its tread design and compound are optimized for pavement performance — you'll want something with far more aggressive block spacing for that kind of riding. The Anakee Wild or a purpose-built knobby is the honest answer here.
Consider Michelin Anakee Wild or dedicated knobby tires
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
FrontOOS110/80R180316-069917864086699178640
FrontOOS110/80R190316-0698533553528701212722
FrontOOS120/70R170316-070160948086699609489
FrontOOS120/70R190316-069790419086699904195
FrontOOS90/90-210316-070048372086699483720
RearOOS150/70R170317-096574502086699745026
RearOOS170/60R170317-096283170086699831705
RearOOS180/55R170317-096491624086699916242
OOSN/A0317-096355358086699553584
Frequently Asked
It reflects how this tire is engineered — roughly 70% of its performance character is built around road use, with 30% off-road capability. It handles pavement, wet roads, and gravel with real confidence, but it's not designed for technical trail riding, deep ruts, or mud. If your adventure riding leans heavily off-road, you'll want a more aggressive tread pattern.
These two tires serve different riders within the same adventure family. The Adventure 2 prioritizes highway comfort, lower road noise, longer tread life, and wet-pavement grip — it's the better choice when most of your miles are on asphalt. The Anakee Wild swaps some of that refinement for more aggressive off-road block design. Pick based on where you actually ride, not where you wish you rode.
The silica compound and dual-compound construction are real contributors to longevity — this tire outperforms much of the adventure segment on wear life (8.7 score). Actual mileage varies with bike weight, riding style, and road conditions, but the Anakee Adventure 2 holds up well across a wide range of ADV applications. Lighter bikes and smoother throttle inputs will get you toward the high end of its wear range.
Wet grip is one of this tire's strongest attributes, scoring an 8.5 in our performance breakdown. The silica compound and tread siping work together to maintain confident traction on wet pavement and cold morning roads. For Orange County riders who hit damp canyon roads or occasional rain, this tire handles those conditions well.
The silica compound stays more flexible in cooler temperatures than many sport-touring alternatives, making the Anakee Adventure 2 a practical three-season choice in most climates. In Southern California, it's genuinely an all-season tire. It's not rated for ice or snow, but cold dry and wet pavement are within its comfort zone.
TL means tubeless — the tire seals directly to the rim. TT means it requires an inner tube. The Anakee Adventure 2 carries a TL/TT dual rating, which means it can be mounted either way depending on your wheel type. That matters a lot on adventure bikes, where cast tubeless wheels and traditional spoked tube-type wheels both remain common across different platforms and model years.

Michelin Anakee Adventure 2 Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange carries the Michelin Anakee Adventure 2 for adventure and dual-sport riders across Orange County — from Irvine and Anaheim to Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Fullerton, and Huntington Beach. If you're on a BMW GS, KTM Adventure, Triumph Tiger, or similar platform and you want a tire that handles your daily commute and your weekend gravel detours without compromise, this is one of the strongest options in the segment. We stock multiple sizes and can walk you through fitment for your specific bike on the spot.

The Anakee Adventure 2 scores at the top of its class for street manners (8.8) and wet grip (8.5), and its wear life (8.7) means you won't be back in the shop every few months. That said, we'll be straight with you — if you're running serious off-road terrain or aggressive single-track, we'll point you toward a more knobby-forward option. The Adventure 2 is engineered for the rider whose miles are mostly pavement with real but occasional dirt use, and it excels in that role.

Walk-in mounting is available at MTC any time we're open — no appointment needed. We mount and balance adventure tires for $69 mount + $9.95 balance + $3.50 disposal per tire, and our pricing on Michelin is consistently below MSRP. Give us a call at (714) 516-9059 if you want to confirm sizing or availability before making the trip to our Orange location.

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