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Here's some New Kenda Tires!?!
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HankD
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I have one in my garage, the rear tire. Kenda Kanine. Paid $96 including shipping from MotoSports.... waiting for the weather to warm up so I can have the dealer install. I guess I'll be the "test case". Still in the dark on what inflation pressure to use. I'll post the sidewall information from the tire when I get back in town. After I post the info, maybe someone can give me some recommendations on proper inflation, otherwise I'm going with 28 psi.
So I want to take this as good news that will eliminate the hassle of getting a dealer to put on a car tire.
Questions I have, is Kenda known for making a decent tire of any type (if no it doesn't mean this one isn't good, just not a great indicator) and since it "looks" more car tire spec size does that meant dealers may be more forgiving about putting on a car tire that is rated for the rim than they are now?
Questions I have, is Kenda known for making a decent tire of any type (if no it doesn't mean this one isn't good, just not a great indicator) and since it "looks" more car tire spec size does that meant dealers may be more forgiving about putting on a car tire that is rated for the rim than they are now?
HankD
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I kinda doubt it. I do remember that the sidewall on my Kenda Kanine says "For Motorcycle Use Only". My dealer asked if that was on there and I said yes. He said, "OK, then I can install it". All the dealers in this neck of the woods won't substitute car tires on the Spyder.
acdcking12
Member
I may just buy the full set and see how they do.
Sarge707
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https://www.motosport.com/product/?...dger-street&variant=KDAA00B-X001-Y001&variant[KDAA009]=KDAA009-X001-Y001&variant[KDAA00A]=KDAA00A-X001-Y001
$230 for All 3 isn't bad if their decent?
$230 for All 3 isn't bad if their decent?
Bfromla
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:lecturef_smilie: big “IF” nojoke bout the only Kenda tire that might get good mileage
sorry didn’t even see if was on front & back, or test ride.
Ex-Rocket
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As you can see not much information out there yet.
Product Details
Kenda KR20 Kanine Tire
•Longer lasting than stock
•Better performance than automotive replacements
•Designed to work with ABS and TCS
•Blackwall
•Tubeless (TL)
•H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph
Specs for Kenda KR20 Kanine Tire
Tire Construction
Radial
Sidewall
Blackwall
Units
Each
Tire Classification
Cruiser
Speed Rating
H(130 MPH)
Type
Tubeless
Material - Tread
Steel
Material - Sidewall
Polyester
Sidewall Plies
1
Inflation Pressure
44 psi
Material - Tread
Polyester
Directional Arrow
No
Tread Plies
3
Front Tire Specifications
Brand:
Kenda
Part #:
-
Mfg #:
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Sidewall
-
Bias / Radial
-
Speed Rating
-
Load Rating
-
Ply Rating
-
Tube / Tubeless
-
Rim Size
-
Tire Size
-
Front
Product Details
Kenda KR20 Kanine Tire
•Longer lasting than stock
•Better performance than automotive replacements
•Designed to work with ABS and TCS
•Blackwall
•Tubeless (TL)
•H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph
Specs for Kenda KR20 Kanine Tire
Tire Construction
Radial
Sidewall
Blackwall
Units
Each
Tire Classification
Cruiser
Speed Rating
H(130 MPH)
Type
Tubeless
Material - Tread
Steel
Material - Sidewall
Polyester
Sidewall Plies
1
Inflation Pressure
44 psi
Material - Tread
Polyester
Directional Arrow
No
Tread Plies
3
Front Tire Specifications
Brand:
Kenda
Part #:
-
Mfg #:
-
Sidewall
-
Bias / Radial
-
Speed Rating
-
Load Rating
-
Ply Rating
-
Tube / Tubeless
-
Rim Size
-
Tire Size
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Front
HankD
New member
Just to clarify, I know mine has a directional arrow and they are clearly directional tires. Also the 44 psi is stated as Max pressure on the sidewall, not recommended inflation pressure. I'll post verbatim info from the sidewall when I get back in town.
Mind you, if it says this on the sidewall, then these tires are gonna be ILLEGAL for anyone to fit on an OE Spec Spyder rim here in Aust, cos our Spyders have 'J' type CAR rims & it's the legal responsibility of both the vehicle operator and the tire fitter to ensure that tires labelled 'MC' or 'Motorcycle Use Only' ARE NOT used on &/or fitted onto CAR rims & vice versa!! :gaah:
However, all that aside, Kenda have been known to make some pretty good tires, but that does seem to be fairly dependent upon which factory they come out of & what their intended use is..... I guess we'll hafta wait & see. :dontknow: AFAIK, these tires aren't available in Aust (yet?) & from what I've been able to find out, there aren't any of the usual tire importers even considering them for Aust..... yet?!? :sour:
acdcking12
Member
I wanted to replace the front two tires anyway, so I bought the front set of these new kendas. I guess I will find out how good they are.
$131.00 shipped for both.
$131.00 shipped for both.
bikerbillone
Well-known member
As someone mentioned, $230 for 3 is a good price, plus dealers can do the install without all the hassle. Maybe Kenda has it right..
HankD
New member
Thanks!
So, the new Kenda Kanine rear tire is max pressure of 44 psi at 882 lbs. max load vs. the old OEM Kenda rear tire of 30 psi max pressure at 882 lbs. max load. The Can Am Spyder Manual for the old rear tire recommends 27-30 psi normal inflation pressure (near the max for that tire).
Just doing a basic scale-up using the max pressures would lead me to believe that the normal inflation pressure for the new Kenda Kanine tire should be about 40 psi? That seems kinda high. Any tire guru's care to chime in? I'm certainly no tire expert.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Until the Actual specs are posted for this tire …. I will reserve judgement ….. guessing about this or anything else is a big mistake …… Mike 
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HankD
New member
Ok, I got my "better half" to read off the information from the Kanine rear tire I have in the garage. Here it is (it's all Greek to me):
005A (circled)
DOT 1K3 Max Load 400 kg (882 lbs.) AT
Max Press 300 kPa (44psi) COLD
For Special Motorcycle Use Only
Made in Taiwan
E4 (circled) 75R-0014862
Radial Tubeless
Standard Rim 7.0J
Tread 3 Plies (1 polyester + 2 steel)
Sidewall 1 Ply (1 polyester)
225/50R15 M/C 76H
Make any sense to anyone?
005A (circled)
DOT 1K3 Max Load 400 kg (882 lbs.) AT
Max Press 300 kPa (44psi) COLD
For Special Motorcycle Use Only
Made in Taiwan
E4 (circled) 75R-0014862
Radial Tubeless
Standard Rim 7.0J
Tread 3 Plies (1 polyester + 2 steel)
Sidewall 1 Ply (1 polyester)
225/50R15 M/C 76H
Make any sense to anyone?
You'd need to include the static load your 'fully loaded with ryder/pillion aboard' Spyder is imposing on that rear tire to even roughly calculate the static inflation pressure required, and then there's all the other variables that might come into play.... :dontknow:
Have you weighed your loaded Spyder with ryder/pillion aboard lately? Any place with a weigh-bridge should be able to help (garden centre, wood-lot, public weigh-bridge?!?) And weigh the front end & the rear separately, making sure the Spyder is level & loaded normally when you do it.
Yep, the bolded & underlined bit ^^ makes the Kenda Kanines an ILLEGAL fitting choice for our OE Spec 'J' Type CAR (& Spyder) rims, at least here in Australia anyway! :shocked:
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