Avon’s TrekRider was originally announced towards the end of 2015, but it would be the best part of a year before the manufacturer’s new dual sport tyre appeared in the flesh.
Across the pond, US magazine Motorcyclist gave staff writer Zack Courts a set to test on his Africa Twin.
In their final issue of the year, here’s what Zack had to say:
“The other additions that discerning readers will have noticed are the Africa Twin’s new sneakers.
They’re called the TrekRider, Avon’s answer to the question of which tyre to use for splitting time between pavement and dirt.
Even though they’re dubbed a 50/50 tyre, I think the split leans toward asphalt use.
I’ve been impressed with street performance, and they ended up lasting about 5,600 miles before they were toast.
On loose gravel and dirt roads they work well but not discernably better than the Dunlop Trailmax rubber the AT came with. I would have said the Avons were more of a 70/30 tyre.
Still, they offer a more rugged look without giving up street chops and have decent durability.”
You can find out more about the Avon TrekRider here.
