I've got a Kenda Challenger in the rear and a Kenda Cruiser S/T on the front. The tires had 0 miles on them when I bought the bike. Overall they're fair tires, but you get what you pay for... this spring I'll be running something different. I've got aprox. 12,000 miles on them as they sit right now. The rear has worn past the wear bars, and the front has started to cup. Both tires are showing slight weather cracking along the sidewall, and the front shows tiny cracks in between the tread.

 

but they'll do good till i get enough for a better rear tire?

 

They didn't do me wrong, I was just pointing out that they're not just cheaper in cost, they're cheaper all the way around.

 

I have run these tires on my '77 KZ1000 since I bought it in '03. I love these tires! they do well in wet, they do well on dry, but prolly not your best bet for trackdays! Its a good tire for the money and I will continue to buy them. I know lots of other people that run these, and I have never heard a complaint. jm2c

 

cool, good news! thanks for the info guys

 

You can get a 120/90/16 K657 rear from AMT for about $45 +ship or a 130/90/16 K671 for about the same. The K657 is a sport touring tire and should last a little longer and the K671 is a sport tire and is the stickier of the two.

I put a K671 rear on a CM400 once and my 02 GS500 came with a K657 rear. I ran the K657 for about 5k miles and it was only half worn when I replaced my tires with Avon ST radials.

These tires are good for the money, I'd say they are as good or better than the oem Excedras. Of course there are better tires for more money.

 

I've got a Kendra 130/70 on the back, the cruiser I think. Never had a problem with it while ripping up twisties. It moves water well too. Only time it'll give you grief is when they are cold, but so will almost any low-medium price tire.

 

Round rubber and it will hold air. If you are hurting for a tire and dont have alot of cash, then go for it. If you are wanting the bike the handle the twisties like a champ. Steer clear. You get what you pay for.

 

well i dont have many twisties round here that i know about... at least i dont know of any not frequented by cagers

 

They are cheap enough to buy to se if you like them or not. I say get them and if you don't like them get something else next time. I run Shinko Raven 009's on my Z1000, and get about 7k mi. out of the rear tire, and 14k mi. out of the front tire. Alot of guys give them a bad rep, and say they slip, and they are cheap crap...But they are a great street tire, excellent wet grip, and wear. I believe they are much like the Kenda's, and I would have bought Kendas, but they don't make them in a 190/50/17 rear and a 120/70/17 front......enter the Shinko's I had to try something different on a budget, and the Shinko tires work very well for my commute back and forth to work every day. (approx 60mi round trip) they slip when you are riding in the low 40's temps, but only when downshifting to a stop. I have never had one slide out in a curve.

 

I've got a set of K671 Cruiser tires on my '91 EX500. I got them from Bike Bandit last summer and they've shot up a bit in price. I got the pair for $80-shipped last year and now it would cost about $110

I put 5k on them and they have held up very well. I rode them rain or shine from March to December and only had one "oh shi-" moment while on a group ride with some ADV'ers on dual sports on a twisty paved backroad as we were headed to some gravel riding. It slipped a couple inches but grabbed and I kept going.

 

dirk what size did u put on urs 10/90/16?

 

100/90-16 and 130/90-16