Kenda Kanines 3k review

This spring I had my dealer install three Kenda Kanines on my 2018 F3L. I had @ 6000 miles on the OEM tires. Was not happy with the wet weather performance of them. I had the idler pully installed and still had a ton of vibration . So much that at 50+ MPH I could not see google maps on my iPhone that was mounted to my handlebars.

So my observations of the Kenda Kanines:

1. Vibration from front tires is completely gone. I can not even come close to describing how much better the ride quality is of these tires.

2. I had to ride in some nasty rain early this week. Significant improvement shedding water. Never felt ant any time that I was close to hydroplaning. Really stick to the road.

3. Wear. Completely even. They still look new after @3k miles.


I am completely satisfied with these. It will be awhile until I know how many miles I will get out of them But I expect that they will be better than the OEM tires. Oh, they cost less than the OEM tires too.

I leaving on a several thousand mile trip sunday and will report on my feelings about my new k20 rear tire.

I am also watching this one with interest. I am good for several thousand miles, new tires on both vehicles, one darkside set and one OEM Kenda set.

When it comes time again...:bbq:

Now I dont have all three Kanines but do have the rear and noticed a much better smoother feel ride compared to my Automotive tire. I didn't balance the rear , just used Counteract beads.

As mentioned more riding time will be able to give better details on how the Kanines work out.

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Originally Posted by KenInMN

This spring I had my dealer install three Kenda Kanines on my 2018 F3L. I had @ 6000 miles on the OEM tires. Was not happy with the wet weather performance of them. I had the idler pully installed and still had a ton of vibration . So much that at 50+ MPH I could not see google maps on my iPhone that was mounted to my handlebars.

So my observations of the Kenda Kanines:

1. Vibration from front tires is completely gone. I can not even come close to describing how much better the ride quality is of these tires.

2. I had to ride in some nasty rain early this week. Significant improvement shedding water. Never felt ant any time that I was close to hydroplaning. Really stick to the road.

3. Wear. Completely even. They still look new after @3k miles.


I am completely satisfied with these. It will be awhile until I know how many miles I will get out of them But I expect that they will be better than the OEM tires. Oh, they cost less than the OEM tires too.

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What pressures are you using?

I did purchase the Kenda Kanines rear tire, what is the going price to install the new tire at the dealer I would be supplying the tire?

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Originally Posted by ssmcclub

I did purchase the Kenda Kanines rear tire, what is the going price to install the new tire at the dealer I would be supplying the tire?

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I don’t believe that there is a “standard” price. All shops have different “shop rates”. Call your dealer and ask them.

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Originally Posted by bigbadbrucie

I don’t believe that there is a “standard” price. All shops have different “shop rates”. Call your dealer and ask them.

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And when you do cal them make sure your sitting down.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

KenInMN or someone who has them mounted, could you do me a small favor, measure how tall the front Kanines are from the ground to the top of the tread. Thank you in advance!

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Originally Posted by TheCajun1957

KenInMN or someone who has them mounted, could you do me a small favor, measure how tall the front Kanines are from the ground to the top of the tread. Thank you in advance!

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Does the specs help you any??

https://powersports.kendatire.com/en...street/kanine/

I'm thinking the spec sheet is with the tire not mounted. That's why I was asking if someone would measure it on the Spyder. It will be interesting to see what the difference is. SPECS say its 23 inches outside diameter.

$150.00 an hour from my dealer

Ouch.. my dealer is $99 still ouch but better than 150

I'm getting the Kanine front tires next Friday, just changed the back last year it'll have to wait. Only got 25,000 on the original fronts (yep amazes me too) 16,000 on the original rear might have pushed that one a bit. Happy to hear the Kanine's are wearing well.

Tell us when you get 40000miles on them if they last that long

Find someone else that’s way to high

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Originally Posted by Highwayman2013

What pressures are you using?

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15 up front, 28 in the rear

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Originally Posted by ssmcclub

I did purchase the Kenda Kanines rear tire, what is the going price to install the new tire at the dealer I would be supplying the tire?

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Local shops in my area charge $200