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#1 | Kenda or Shinko datum

Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:13 pm

Hello,

Not that I'm considering using these brands on my RS, but I'm curious if anyone has experience with these tires or similar "off" brands?

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#2 | RE: Kenda or Shinko datum

Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:20 pm

Shinko still has some out of round issues in batches . I have removed many from customers bikes and may still have a video on Youtube showing how out of round one was with just 100 miles on it causing a hop / vibration on a C14 .

Kenda now I have used personally myself on my Triumph Tiger 1200XCX for a 7159 mile 22 day road trip through snow , rain , ice , hail and heat in the dessert.
They did well for a single compound . Also ran several Kendas on my DR650 many years ago .

I was using the Kenda Big Block Paver model on the Triumph .

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#3 | RE: Kenda or Shinko datum

Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:32 pm

Any experience with Mitas?

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#4 | RE: Kenda or Shinko datum

Fri Jun 07, 2024 10:05 pm

None , but friends in the ADV scene either love them or hate them . no in-between.

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#5 | RE: Kenda or Shinko datum

Fri Jun 07, 2024 10:26 pm

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #3
Any experience with Mitas?

I have some acquaintances riding on those, reasons for are usually divided between 'budget choice' or 'ride in such a way tire is trashed after 3k so not wasting money on premium rubber'
Generally no complaints it's a "solid" tire but I can't quote any mileage comparisons or have personal experience.

Year-round riding enthusiast i.e. seasonal motorcycle popsicle.

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