Maxxis MA-MT radial adventure tyre arrives in Australia

# What this tyre is

Australian market as a mid-priced option for riders who split their time between tarmac and unsealed tracks. The manufacturer positions it as a genuine 50/50 street-to-dirt performer built for modern adventure motorcycles.

# Key technical points

The MA-MT combines a number of construction and compound choices intended to balance stability at speed with off-road grip:

• A spiral steel belt under the tread for improved highway stability.
• An innovative hex cubic tread pattern and off-road-inspired grooves to provide traction across tarmac, gravel and dirt, and to help evacuate water.

• Carcass support engineered for high load stability suitable for heavier adventure bikes.
• A new High Dispersive Full-Silica (HDFS) compound that Maxxis claims delivers 30% better wet grip and 10% better dry grip compared with its previous compound.

# Performance expectations

The tyre is aimed at riders who want versatile performance without paying premium tyre prices. The tread pattern is described as giving good water drainage and wet grip while also aiding fuel efficiency through its hex cubic design. The combination of carcass support and reinforced grooves is intended to keep stability under load and at highway speeds.

# Available sizes and pricing in Australia

The launch lists at least two sizes with Australian retail pricing:

• Front: 90/90-21 54R TL #E Radial (Part #: T42-21-9090) — $174.95
• Rear: 150/70-18 70R TL #E Radial (Part #: T42-18-15070) — $299.95

# Who this tyre is for

If you prioritize value and want an even split between on-road and off-road capability, the MA-MT targets that rider profile. It is pitched for people who prefer to spend on fuel and camping gear rather than the highest-end tyres, but still need a construction that handles highway speeds and mixed-surface routes.

# Practical takeaways

• Expect a balance between road stability and off-road traction rather than a tyre optimized exclusively for one discipline.
• Maxxis's older compound.
• If your riding includes long highway stretches with loading (luggage, passenger), the spiral steel belt and carcass support are intended to maintain stability.

# Where it sits in the market

The MA-MT is framed as an affordable option for adventure riders who want modern tyre tech—radial construction, silica-rich compound and reinforced tread features—without a premium price tag. Pricing and the claimed compound gains make it a contender for riders replacing worn adventure tyres who want a true 50/50 compromise.

# What's listed next

Transmoto's product announcement provides the spec and pricing detail above and invites riders to consider the MA-MT if they want a balance of wet-weather performance, highway stability and off-road traction at a mid-range price.