MICHELINAdventureSport-Touring

Anakee Road

Name: Anakee Road Motorcycle Tires
Brand: MICHELIN
Rating: 8.3 (8 reviews)

Michelin's pavement-first adventure tire — built for the rider who tours hard, corners confidently, and occasionally ventures off the beaten path.

MTC8.3/10★★★★☆Adventure · Pavement-Focused

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BrandMICHELIN

TypeAdventure / Sport-Touring

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes8

2CT+ dual-compound construction puts a harder center compound where highway miles accumulate and softer shoulder rubber where lean-angle grip matters most

Full-silica tread formula delivers exceptional wet traction and stays predictable across the wide temperature swings adventure routes throw at you

90/10 on/off-road bias means real-world gravel road and fire trail capability without the highway buzz and squirm of a knobby tread

Reinforced casing handles the loads modern ADV bikes carry — rider, passenger, panniers, and top case — without compromising stability

Broad fitment coverage spans 21-inch fronts and 17, 18, and 19-inch rears, covering the GS, Ténéré, Multistrada, and the rest of the ADV class

V- and W-speed ratings hold up under sustained freeway cruising and spirited canyon sweepers alike

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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

Save below MSRPIn-stock · ships fastWalk-in install

MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.3/10

★★★★☆

The Anakee Road is the go-to choice for adventure bike riders who log serious pavement miles but want confidence when the road turns to gravel.

Performance

Dry Grip8.4

Wet Grip8.7

Street Manners9.1

Track Capability4.2

Mileage8.6

Value7.9

Best For

Pavement-Priority Adventure Tourer

You're on a GS, Ténéré, or Multistrada clocking serious miles across mountain passes, scenic byways, and cross-country stretches — with the occasional gravel access road or campground trail in the mix. You need highway stability, rain-ready confidence, and a tire that lasts. The Anakee Road was built exactly for this kind of riding.

Perfect Match

Sport-Touring Crossover Rider

You ride your ADV platform like a sport-tourer — canyon carving, long slab days, and almost zero dirt exposure. You want predictable lean angles and solid wet grip without sacrificing mileage for off-road capability you'll never use. The Anakee Road delivers sport-touring manners on an adventure-bike footprint.

Great Match

Serious Off-Road Adventurer

If your routes regularly include technical dirt, deep gravel, mud, or anything approaching single-track, the Anakee Road's 90/10 bias simply isn't enough tire for the job. Step up to the Michelin Anakee Wild or a purpose-built 50/50 adventure tire that can handle what you're actually riding through.

Consider Michelin Anakee Wild

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	110/80R19	—	0316-0639	59102	086699591029	$242.53$284.95Save $42
Front	120/70R19	—	0316-0640	46604	086699466044	$242.14$285.95Save $44
Front	120/70ZR19	60W · 551 lbs / 168 mph	0316-0641	74827	086699748270	$256.72$303.95Save $47
Front	90/90-21	—	0316-0642	72703	086699727039	$206.63$242.95Save $36
RearOOS	150/70R17	—	0317-0854	63306	086699633064	$296.56$352.95Save $56
Rear	150/70R18	—	0317-0855	42384	086699423849	$303.43$360.95Save $58
Rear	170/60R17	—	0317-0857	31420	086699314208	$317.89$376.95Save $59
RearOOS	170/60ZR17	72W · 783 lbs / 168 mph	0317-0858	86871	086699868718	$325.66$386.95Save $61

Frequently Asked

It means the Anakee Road is purpose-built for pavement with genuine capability on packed dirt, gravel, and unpaved access roads. It handles fire trails and campground tracks without drama, but it's not designed for mud, sand, or aggressive single-track. If your detours are scenic byways and forest service roads, you're in the right tire — if they're Baja, look elsewhere.

The 2CT+ construction zones the compound — harder rubber down the center tread for long straight-line wear life, softer compound at the shoulders for cornering grip. In practice, rear tires typically see 8,000–12,000 miles under mixed-use riding, and fronts regularly go well beyond that. It's one of the smarter ways to get mileage and performance from the same tire.

Absolutely. The reinforced casing is engineered for exactly the loads adventure bikes carry — a second rider plus panniers, a top case, and camping gear. The tire stays stable and predictable under load, and the silica compound holds up across the temperature changes that come with loaded long-distance touring.

The 100% silica compound puts the Anakee Road's wet performance on par with Michelin's own sport-touring lineup — no small claim. Riders report confidence in rain, on cold morning pavement, and through standing water. The tread pattern evacuates water effectively without generating the highway drone you get from more aggressive ADV treads.

It's technically possible, but Michelin calibrates tires as matched pairs for a reason — compound behavior, profile geometry, and handling balance all interact front to rear. Mixing models can shift how the bike steers and responds under braking. If you need to replace a single tire, consult your service manual and think carefully about compatibility before mixing.

Yes — plan for roughly 100 miles of relaxed riding to scrub off mold-release compounds and let the tread seat properly. Hold off on aggressive lean angles and hard stops during that window. After break-in, the compound settles in and you'll have a clear sense of where the grip is.

Michelin Anakee Road Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA carries the Michelin Anakee Road for adventure bike riders throughout Orange County — from Irvine and Anaheim to Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, and Fullerton. If you're running a BMW GS, Yamaha Ténéré, Ducati Multistrada, or any modern ADV platform and spending the vast majority of your miles on pavement, the Anakee Road is one of the most capable and well-balanced tires in its class. Michelin's 2CT+ dual-compound construction and full-silica formula deliver the kind of wet grip and mileage that serious touring riders in Southern California demand — whether you're running Ortega Highway on a Tuesday or loading up the panniers for a two-week run up the coast.

At MTC, we stock the Anakee Road across the full size range — 21-inch fronts and 17, 18, and 19-inch rears — and we mount and balance everything in-house, same day, no appointment needed. Walk-in mount and balance runs $69 mount + $9.95 balance + $3.50 disposal per tire, and our dealer pricing comes in below MSRP on Michelin's full lineup. We know these tires firsthand and we'll make sure you leave with the right fitment for your bike and your riding style.

Questions about whether the Anakee Road is the right call for your setup, or whether you'd be better served by the Anakee Wild or a sport-touring alternative? Give us a call at (714) 516-9059 — our staff rides and we're straight with our recommendations. Orange County riders have been trusting MTC for expert tire advice and fast turnaround for years, and we're not going to steer you wrong just to move inventory.

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