Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Kojak 2017 vs
Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015




Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand SchwalbeSchwalbe
Model KojakMarathon Plus
Year 20172015
Supplied By Bought in storeSupplied by Schwalbe
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range MedHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 11600020.0111100769
TPI 6767
Compound SpeedGripEndurance
Bead FoldingWire
ETRTO 35-62237-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3537
Specified Weight 330 grams900 grams
Min Air Pressure 55 psi55 psi
Max Air Pressure 95 psi85 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 32-355 (18x1.25)
32-369 (27x1 1/4)
35-406 (20x1.35)
35-559 (26x1.35)
50-559 (26x2.00)
35-622 (28x.135)
40-635 (28x1.50)
47-622 (28x1.75)
40-622 (28x1.50)
37-622 (28x1.40)
32-622 (28x1.25)
28-622 (28x1.10)
25-622 (28x1.00)
42-590 (26x1.60)
37-590 (26x1.40)
40-584 (27.5x1.50)
50-559 (26x2.00)
47-559 (26x1.75)
40-559 (26x1.50)
35-559 (26x1.35)
47-507 (24x1.75)
47-406 (20x1.75)
35-406 (20x1.35)
35-349 (26x1.35)
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Schwalbe Kojak 2017
Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015
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Schwalbe Kojak 2017
Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015
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Schwalbe Kojak 2017
Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model KojakMarathon Plus
Specified Weight 330 grams900 grams
Measured Weight 351 grams898 grams
Measured Width Casing 33 mm (un-round)34 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 31 mm (un-round)36 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 0 mm2 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 3.9 mm9 mm
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 60 psi / 4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model KojakMarathon Plus
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Inner Tube Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)
Rolling Resistance
90 PSI / 6 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
75 PSI / 5 Bar
21.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00656
23.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00707
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
24.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00743
25.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00764
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
30 PSI / 2 Bar
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All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs.

Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load.

Puncture Resistance Test Results


Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Model KojakMarathon Plus
Total Puncture Score Tread 67 Points129 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 3.9 mm9 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model KojakMarathon Plus
Wet Grip Average 74 PointsNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
Tour/E-Bike grip test rim width = 23.0 mm

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model KojakMarathon Plus
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Verdict Not RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 2.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Kojak
  • Schwalbe Marathon Plus *
* Grip test data not available
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