kenda!

bhalv · October 4th, 2011, 07:17 PM

just got a new kenda k671 put on the front of my bike and this tire is absolutely amazing compared to stock,it feels like it's sucking you into the corner....definitely worth getting when replacement time comes around.

kimboEX250 · October 5th, 2011, 04:25 AM

I agree 100%, i put one on last week

Vampyre · October 5th, 2011, 04:36 AM

My BMX bike tires are Kenda.

CynicalC · October 5th, 2011, 05:10 AM

I got 671 front and rear but still haven't mounted them. Can't wait! They look so nice,

Alex · October 5th, 2011, 01:42 PM

/moved to pre-gen tech

Yasko · October 5th, 2011, 08:27 PM

I just put a set on this week and I'm very happy. I'm going easy on them until the new is worn off...

I got them on my bike for under $200 total.

planet-beaver · October 6th, 2011, 10:19 AM

I put a set on last Sunday. Can't really tell the difference from stock. Hopefully they last longer, got 5300 miles out of stock Dunlops (fiber showing through). Paid $124, free shipping.

FrugalNinja250 · October 6th, 2011, 10:25 AM

I got over 26K miles out of my first front one, still on the second with 35K miles on the bike and looks new. Rears seem to be lasting around 15-18K so far. I run my pressure 2-3 psi higher than stock.

planet-beaver · October 7th, 2011, 06:00 PM

15-16k sound great. I usually get that on my Vulcan 500 with Dunlops 404 so Iw was surprised to see fibers at 5300 miles on Ninja. Thats only two months of riding for me.

Kevin K · October 8th, 2011, 12:37 PM

I'm running a set of these on my '04. They've been great so far and I really like the 90-series on the front. The bike is much more stable at higher speeds.
-K

Yasko · October 17th, 2011, 12:01 AM

I'm having big fun with the kendas now that the new is off.

Jninja · January 21st, 2012, 06:46 PM

Just ordered my set of kenda's i cant wait. been running 06 stockers that are hard as #$%%.

outasight20 · January 22nd, 2012, 12:24 PM

Been running the K671's front and rear for 3K miles. I love em! Haven't felt any slippage yet and I ride my bike pretty damn hard!

Motofool · January 27th, 2012, 11:08 AM

Does anybody know the correct pressure for these Kenda tires used in a 2007 Ninja 250?

FrugalNinja250 · January 27th, 2012, 11:45 AM

Not really a "correct" pressure per se. Stock pressures are 28F/32R, but I found that mine rides better and the tires seem to last longer with my pressures bumped up 2psi each end, to 30F/34R

TonyKZ1 · February 2nd, 2012, 01:15 PM

Yep, these are pretty good tires. I've ran a few sets of these tires on my '89 Ninja 250, now with 71k+ miles on it. I also add a few more psi than Kawasaki's suggestions. These are sticky enough, work good on wet or dry roads, and last quite a while miles also. While they're not the best in any of these areas, they're also not the most expensive either.
Tony

Skippii · February 2nd, 2012, 01:43 PM

This is probably the first time I've ever seen people excited about Kenda tires. Do they really have any advantages over Pirellis or something well respected like that?
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kimboEX250 · February 2nd, 2012, 02:19 PM

bout just as good, but WAY cheaper

Skippii · February 2nd, 2012, 05:16 PM

I think I paid about 150 for the set of pirellis...how much cheaper are these? I now run a Shinko rear...$58 each.
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FrugalNinja250 · February 2nd, 2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skippii

This is probably the first time I've ever seen people excited about Kenda tires. Do they really have any advantages over Pirellis or something well respected like that?
Posted via Mobile Device

The word "advantage " is all relative here. It all depends on what you want from a tire. If you're dragging knees on the track and around town, then the Pirellis or some other performance tire would be best for you. If you're just riding like a mere mortal and doing high mileage commuting and long trips, then the Kendas are great. They won't grip like a sport tire because they're touring tires with a totally different mission profile. Most people most of the time on most bikes never actually push their tires to the limit, so most of the time the supersport tires are actually just wasted.

As a person who has no interest in getting on a track and someone who puts on average 13,000 miles a year on my bike, I have no interest in tires that are worn out at a mere 5-6K miles.

Skippii · February 2nd, 2012, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

Most people most of the time on most bikes never actually push their tires to the limit, so most of the time the supersport tires are actually just wasted.

I agree with that.
That's why when I'm not doing track days, I run one of these...$54, lasts 12,000 miles, and grips fantastically.
http://www.bikebandit.com/shinko-712-motorcycle-tire

Is that about comparable with the Kenda? I haven't run a Kenda tire in years, and no one was ever raving about their tires back then. I'm guessing they've stepped up their quality a bit?

FrugalNinja250 · February 4th, 2012, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skippii

I agree with that.
That's why when I'm not doing track days, I run one of these...$54, lasts 12,000 miles, and grips fantastically.
http://www.bikebandit.com/shinko-712-motorcycle-tire

Is that about comparable with the Kenda? I haven't run a Kenda tire in years, and no one was ever raving about their tires back then. I'm guessing they've stepped up their quality a bit?

I don't know about grip, but I haven't had any problems with my Kendas regardless of weather, including thunderstorms. I've not had one last less than 18K miles rear and I got over 23K off the front.

Motofool · February 5th, 2012, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Does anybody know the correct pressure for these Kenda tires used in a 2007 Ninja 250?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

Not really a "correct" pressure per se. Stock pressures are 28F/32R, but I found that mine rides better and the tires seem to last longer with my pressures bumped up 2psi each end, to 30F/34R

Here is Kenda's response to my previous question:

"We always recommend you go with what your owner’s manual lists. Use that as a baseline setting. From there you simply add pressure one pound at a time if you have more than an average load.

Hope this helps-

KENDA Powersports Division"

CmichRider · February 7th, 2012, 09:04 PM

I'm going to be getting a new set of tires before the riding season here, what are the best deals on Kendas? I'd love to get a set.

flynjay · February 8th, 2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CmichRider

I'm going to be getting a new set of tires before the riding season here, what are the best deals on Kendas? I'd love to get a set.

Best price I could find was actually amazon.

FrugalNinja250 · February 8th, 2012, 08:03 PM

I've been getting them off ebay. Since they last so long i've only bought two fronts and three rears in the last 35k miles and the third rear is in storage waiting for the current one to wear out someday.

October 4th, 2011, 07:17 PM	#1
bhalv ninjette.org member Name: brent Location: NOVA/ LYNCHBURG Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 ninja 250 Posts: 111	kenda! just got a new kenda k671 put on the front of my bike and this tire is absolutely amazing compared to stock,it feels like it's sucking you into the corner....definitely worth getting when replacement time comes around.

October 5th, 2011, 05:10 AM	#4
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	I got 671 front and rear but still haven't mounted them. Can't wait! They look so nice, __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

October 5th, 2011, 01:42 PM	#5
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October 6th, 2011, 10:25 AM	#8
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	I got over 26K miles out of my first front one, still on the second with 35K miles on the bike and looks new. Rears seem to be lasting around 15-18K so far. I run my pressure 2-3 psi higher than stock. Last futzed with by FrugalNinja250; October 13th, 2011 at 08:22 PM. Reason: correct mileage

February 2nd, 2012, 01:15 PM	#16
TonyKZ1 ninjette.org member Name: Anthony Location: Marble Hill, MO Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1975 Kawasaki KZ400D (Sold), 1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold), 1997 Yamaha XJ600s Seca II Posts: 231	Yep, these are pretty good tires. I've ran a few sets of these tires on my '89 Ninja 250, now with 71k+ miles on it. I also add a few more psi than Kawasaki's suggestions. These are sticky enough, work good on wet or dry roads, and last quite a while miles also. While they're not the best in any of these areas, they're also not the most expensive either. Tony __________________________________________________ 1997 Yamaha Seca II - mostly stock, Racetech upgraded forks, FZ6R rear shock, Oxford Heated Grips, Barkbusters Blizzard Handguards, a Scottoiler vSystem chain oiler. My Mileage Tracker Page.

October 5th, 2011, 04:25 AM	#2
kimboEX250 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Dallas, GA Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja EX250 Posts: 39	I agree 100%, i put one on last week

October 5th, 2011, 04:36 AM	#3
Vampyre ninjette.org sage Name: Joseph Location: Winter Park, FL Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Black, 2005 ZX-6R Blue Posts: 623	My BMX bike tires are Kenda.

October 5th, 2011, 08:27 PM	#6
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	I just put a set on this week and I'm very happy. I'm going easy on them until the new is worn off... I got them on my bike for under $200 total.

October 6th, 2011, 10:19 AM	#7
planet-beaver ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Pike County, PA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Vulcan 500 Posts: 50	I put a set on last Sunday. Can't really tell the difference from stock. Hopefully they last longer, got 5300 miles out of stock Dunlops (fiber showing through). Paid $124, free shipping.

October 7th, 2011, 06:00 PM	#9
planet-beaver ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Pike County, PA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Vulcan 500 Posts: 50	15-16k sound great. I usually get that on my Vulcan 500 with Dunlops 404 so Iw was surprised to see fibers at 5300 miles on Ninja. Thats only two months of riding for me.

October 8th, 2011, 12:37 PM	#10
Kevin K ninjette.org newbie Name: Kevin Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 9	I'm running a set of these on my '04. They've been great so far and I really like the 90-series on the front. The bike is much more stable at higher speeds. -K

October 17th, 2011, 12:01 AM	#11
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	I'm having big fun with the kendas now that the new is off.

January 21st, 2012, 06:46 PM	#12
Jninja NinjaCreeper!! Name: Jim Location: Oregon Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r 2006 Posts: 56	Just ordered my set of kenda's i cant wait. been running 06 stockers that are hard as #$%%.

January 22nd, 2012, 12:24 PM	#13
outasight20 ninjette.org member Name: Weezy Location: Massachusetts Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 169	Been running the K671's front and rear for 3K miles. I love em! Haven't felt any slippage yet and I ride my bike pretty damn hard!

January 27th, 2012, 11:08 AM	#14
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Does anybody know the correct pressure for these Kenda tires used in a 2007 Ninja 250?

January 27th, 2012, 11:45 AM	#15
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Not really a "correct" pressure per se. Stock pressures are 28F/32R, but I found that mine rides better and the tires seem to last longer with my pressures bumped up 2psi each end, to 30F/34R

February 2nd, 2012, 01:43 PM	#17
Skippii Milkshake Drinker Name: Skippii Location: Richmond, Va Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Orange DRZ400-S, 2005 Ninja 250 & Custom Thundercunt Dirt Chopper Posts: A lot.	This is probably the first time I've ever seen people excited about Kenda tires. Do they really have any advantages over Pirellis or something well respected like that? Posted via Mobile Device

February 2nd, 2012, 02:19 PM	#18
kimboEX250 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Dallas, GA Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja EX250 Posts: 39	bout just as good, but WAY cheaper

February 2nd, 2012, 05:16 PM	#19
Skippii Milkshake Drinker Name: Skippii Location: Richmond, Va Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Orange DRZ400-S, 2005 Ninja 250 & Custom Thundercunt Dirt Chopper Posts: A lot.	I think I paid about 150 for the set of pirellis...how much cheaper are these? I now run a Shinko rear...$58 each. Posted via Mobile Device

February 7th, 2012, 09:04 PM	#24
CmichRider ninjette.org member Name: Jacob Location: Michigan Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Ninja 250 Posts: 227	I'm going to be getting a new set of tires before the riding season here, what are the best deals on Kendas? I'd love to get a set.

February 8th, 2012, 08:03 PM	#26
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	I've been getting them off ebay. Since they last so long i've only bought two fronts and three rears in the last 35k miles and the third rear is in storage waiting for the current one to wear out someday.

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