Kenda k657 challenger tires

[thebrandonbeezy]

Looks like the shinko 230 is rated for 19mph faster too, that'll do pig, that'll do. Hahah

[cowboyup3371]

And Shinko for the win - if you are on a budget

[mmattockx]

But never on a bike that weighs almost 700 lbs with me on it. My question is, is this tire going to last? Will it be safe with such a heavy/powerful bike.

Kenda says they are not recommended for high load carrying capacity motorcycles, but I would say that is a lot heavier than 700lb all up. If you can look at the tires they will have a Load Index number on the sidewall. This page shows what the code equates to in pounds: http://powersports.kendatire.com/en-...l-information/

Kenda doesn't publish the load index for the K657 on their website that I can find, so you need to actually look at the tires in question and see what they say. Personally I will second the recommendation for the Shinkos. I put a set of 230's on my 1100E last summer and they have been great. Scrubbed close to the edges and no visible wear yet in a bit over 2500km. For comparison, the BT45's I took off had the rear shagged with a big flat spot after about 6000km. Based on my experience with them so far I will be replacing this set with the same thing when they do finally wear out.

Also of note is that Shinko states the 230's are designed specifically to carry high loads for long distances. My 100/90-19 front has a load index of 57 (507lb) and the rear 130/90-17 has a load index of 74 (827lb). Those numbers should let you sleep at night regardless of how much you load your bike up. The Shinko tire info is here: http://www.shinkotireusa.com/tire/230-tour-master


Mark

[steve murdoch]

A number of members give poor reviews of the k657 in this old thread.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/archive/index.php/t-206206.html

[Nessism]

I've heard that those Kenda's are evil in the rain. No direct experience though.

Shinko's have a better reputation and are a similar price.

[thebrandonbeezy]

So ive used kenda tires before, and i liked them. But never on a bike that weighs almost 700 lbs with me on it. My question is, is this tire going to last? Will it be safe with such a heavy/powerful bike. The price for the matching set in proper size for my 1000g is only 120 and free shipping at the moment and really fits my budget well.