Shinko E804/805 Adventure Tyre Review - Brake Magazine 

I've used the 705s for over 50,000 miles and now have put 10,000 on the 804/5 combo on my Tiger 800. They handle pavement as good as the 705s and way better off road. Less than half the price of other tires. I'm averaging 5k miles on rear and 10k on front with 60/40 riding. Don't let other GS guys see you these tires...they always call mine STINKO's and poopoo them because they don't cost enough.

...before embarking on my 2017 summer ADV ride of nearly 8,000 miles I equipped my R1200GS with a set of Shinko 804/805, shocked at the low cost! I installed Ride-On tire sealant in each tire to Ride-On factory recommendation for ADV riding as extra element of protection against puncture but also to ensure really perfect tire balance (this proved to very important BTW). The tires really were smooth on the highway, the rubber heating up nicely and showing themselves surprisingly sticky and neutral handling. Having said that there was a limit to their adhesion and they gave ample notice that they were at that limit allowing time to adjust... Two big negatives are the tire is only rated for 99mph (roughly 159kph) and when worn and cupping in the front, it is quite wearing to ride on the road - vibration and noise... There were times where I clicked 110mph passing a particularly annoying senior citizen who was rather insistent on NOT letting me pass - in the middle of bloody Nowhere no less... I felt a bit nervous for a few moments, imagining my entrails hanging from the speed limit sign for all to admire... The tires held just fine! At one point I was even two up with very fuill paniers, huge top case and with camping gear, topping close to 1,000 pounds (around 453kg) - moving along at 70mph, the tires performed perfectly... On this same adventure I also did nearly 500miles of fast fire road, logging road and BLM access roads and I was SO hugely glad I had equipped these as my previous, less off-roadee Pirelli's would have ended me in places the Shinko's shined! Without doubt, the best value in serious off road feet for the R1200GS! Thanks for sharing!

Love my Shinko 805/804s. I am about to buy my second set (for $150 less than Anakee Wilds).

I sport a SHINKO 804 (f) and a MOTOZ TRACTIONATOR ADVENTURE (r) after trying several combos to

Currently running the shinko. I have around 2k mi on them. They seem to be doing fine, more asphalt riding with occasional gravel roads. Definitely buying another set.

Got 9000 km on the Shinko on my DR and It is by far the best tire I used.

Excellent review. Very articulate. This review brought stuff to my attention that I would not even think to ask. I suspected these tires were a good buy, but now I'm convinced enough to pull the trigger and make a purchase. Shinko should thank you.

Informative, honest review. Appreciate you being aware of the budget-conscious riders out here.

The single complaint I’ve heard about with these tires only applies IF you plan to do frequent mud. -With the wide horizontal grooves which make great paddles in sand, they tend to squirm side to side quite a lot in mud. There is no staggered offset to the blocks to aide to straight-line stability. If you hardly see mud these have to be some of the best options and a very strong value.

Great video - really well done and informative. Thanks!

Awesome, and very informative video. Loved the drone shots, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👊🏻✊🏻

Thanks for the great commentary. I think I’m going Shinko for my klr650. Seems like it’s a more than competent tire and shines at the price point. Thanks!!

Nice review. I have been running the 804/805 combo on several of my bikes.

Awesome video👍

Great review! Very thorough!

No other tires get as consistently positive reviews. I rode my 2012 R1200 GSA to Alaska from Utah doing 8000 miles. Started on new Karoos doing 70% road riding (top of the world highway is chip seal and dirt..) 5000 miles later the rear was toast, with a center bald spot, and changed it to a Shinko at Yamaha in White Horse Yukon. I've now got almost 5700 miles in the Shinko 805 with room to go until the wear strip. The front I should have changed out in Prince George BC. With about 5500 miles sever cupping started to appear. I did the rest of the trip home on them.. 8000 miles total.. but they were loud and chattering the bars like crazy ( unless you did 69 or 80mph.. sweet spots). The front I have 2500 miles on and the wear is minimal. They are good or better in any condition than the Karoos. They grip, they grab, they last. BTW Shinko is really Yokohama.. check out the history.

I live in North Coast BC Canada, Terrace BC. I have run on my Super Tenere, Michelin Anakee 3 (the best road tire for a big ADV (2 sets)). TCK 80 the best tire every if your a Millionaire, Michelin TCK 70, very decent. Matias 07 Dakar, Great 50/50. Sinko 705, for the price better than the Michelin TCK 70. And the last tire 805/804 best tire for the money... rode it on the KTM rally in Canada... great. Rode it in Mexico road and off road (copper canyon/ off road). It’s a great tire... one of the best. If money is no object my favourite is TCK 80 you cant beat it tough sidewalls, parallel on tracking off road great paved road..... short life span. The Shinko 805/804 are my second.... follow closely by the Mitias 07.... the Michelin Anakee 3 are a great tire too. Rode them across Canada and the Trans Labrador Hwy too... really good on hard pack gravel.

FYI...Continental TKC80 is made in Korea by Shinko to Continental’s specs. Shinko designed the 804/805 to be slightly better hence the better wear factor & as good or better performance. Look on TKC sidewall & you’ll see “made in Korea”. Trace the DOT number to Shinko factory. You can’t go wrong with the 804/805.

Yet to try the 805s, but I love the 705s from Shinko.

Fantastic value here. Another great option I’ve recently tried are Motoz, adventure tires. I’d be interested to hear an opinion on these, which area bit more expensive.