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thedrewski86 · July 27th, 2021, 10:27 AM

Looking to put new rubber on an inherited 2005 EX250 with ancient tires. I was going to go with Pirelli as that's my go-to brand but I'm having a little trouble justifying $300+ on Sport Demons for a bike that I still need to source front springs, a rear shock, probably chain/sprox, maybe emulators, clip-ons... the typical list.
What I'm wondering is if the old Kenda K671 is a relatively competent tire still (the wiki seems to say it's fine but that's an old article). This bike will be a canyon-carver/kart track bike so I will be riding it aggressively, but I wonder if these tires will work as I get suspension and brakes upgraded? I can always upgrade to Pirellis (or something else I'm not aware of??) next season.
Thoughts? Other tire suggestions? fyi, these Kendas are $130 for a pair, compared with $300 for the Pirellis.

Mod: my bad, I put this in 08-12. I meant to put this in the old first-gen section.

July 27th, 2021, 10:27 AM	#1
thedrewski86 ninjette.org guru Name: Drew Location: SoCal Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 SV650S 2005 EX250F Posts: 487	Kenda K671s in 2021 Looking to put new rubber on an inherited 2005 EX250 with ancient tires. I was going to go with Pirelli as that's my go-to brand but I'm having a little trouble justifying $300+ on Sport Demons for a bike that I still need to source front springs, a rear shock, probably chain/sprox, maybe emulators, clip-ons... the typical list. What I'm wondering is if the old Kenda K671 is a relatively competent tire still (the wiki seems to say it's fine but that's an old article). This bike will be a canyon-carver/kart track bike so I will be riding it aggressively, but I wonder if these tires will work as I get suspension and brakes upgraded? I can always upgrade to Pirellis (or something else I'm not aware of??) next season. Thoughts? Other tire suggestions? fyi, these Kendas are $130 for a pair, compared with $300 for the Pirellis. Mod: my bad, I put this in 08-12. I meant to put this in the old first-gen section. __________________________________________________ Don't think, look!