DUNLOPSport-TouringStreet

K505

Name: K505 Motorcycle Tires
Brand: DUNLOP
Rating: 7.3 (2 reviews)

OE-spec replacement rubber built for mid-displacement street bikes that demand predictable, factory-tuned handling mile after mile.

MTC7.3/10★★★★☆Street · OE Replacement

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BrandDUNLOP

TypeSport-Touring / Street

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes2

Application-matched OE design — compound and carcass tuned to the specific power and geometry of mid-displacement platforms like the Honda CB750 Nighthawk

Tread profile engineered for balanced street performance: stable straight-line tracking, smooth corner entry, and consistent feedback through the lean

Compound formulation targets the street-use sweet spot — enough grip for real-world riding with wear life that won't have you back at the shop every few months

Carcass stiffness calibrated to work with factory suspension geometry, so your bike steers the way it was built to steer

Clear sidewall coding makes spec verification straightforward — no guesswork on fitment or application rating

Proven factory fitment heritage means the handling balance you're used to is exactly what you get at replacement

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Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

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MTC Rating

MTC Score

7.3/10

★★★★☆

Best suited for OE-focused owners and daily commuters on mid-displacement bikes who prioritize predictable, factory-spec handling over outright grip performance.

Performance

Dry Grip7.2

Wet Grip6.8

Street Manners8.1

Track Capability4.5

Mileage7.5

Value7.8

Best For

OE Purist

You run your CB750 Nighthawk or a similar platform the way it left the factory, and you want it to feel exactly that way every time you roll out. Thousands of miles have taught you exactly how your bike handles, and the last thing you want is a replacement tire that reroutes all that muscle memory.

Perfect Match

Daily Commuter

You put your mid-displacement bike to work — commuting through Orange County traffic, dealing with morning marine layer on surface streets, and occasionally catching afternoon showers. You need a tire that stays consistent across those conditions without demanding constant mental adjustment every time the road changes.

Great Match

Performance Upgrader

If you're looking to sharpen turn-in, raise the grip ceiling, or take full advantage of modern silica compounds, the K505's OE-era spec isn't your answer. A current-generation sport-touring tire will get you quicker steering response and higher limits — just be ready to recalibrate your lean-angle confidence on the first few rides.

Consider AVON 3D Supersport or similar modern sport-touring tire

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
FrontOOS	110/80B18	—	332370	45099547	697662104667	$206.27$235.95Save $30
Rear	140/70B17	—	332687	45099147	697662104735	$217.28$261.95Save $45

Frequently Asked

The CB750 Nighthawk is where the K505 earned its OE stripes, but the tire's design targets mid-displacement sport-touring platforms broadly — not just that one model. That said, always cross-check the size, load index, and speed rating against your owner's manual before mounting anything.

OE-spec tires are engineered to maintain a precise handling balance — the one your bike's chassis was built around. Modern alternatives often bring better wet grip and higher cornering limits thanks to advanced silica compounds, but they can also shift your steering feel in noticeable ways. The K505 keeps things familiar; newer tires raise the ceiling but change the room.

Wear life is always a function of your riding style, load, and road surface — no tire brand can escape that reality. The K505's compound targets balanced, street-appropriate wear rather than maximum longevity, so expect results in line with comparable sport-road tires, not long-haul touring rubber.

Physically possible if the sizing works — but the handling balance the K505 was engineered to deliver assumes a matched set. Mixing models front and rear changes the way steering loads up in corners and can make grip transitions feel inconsistent. If you're replacing both ends, keep them matched.

It delivers predictable, confidence-appropriate wet behavior for street use — which is exactly what the OE brief called for. It's not a modern silica compound, so if you're regularly riding through heavy SoCal winter rain, a newer tire with a silica-enhanced wet formula will likely outperform it in standing water. For light damp conditions and morning coastal moisture, it's adequate.

Short answer: no. The K505 was built for predictable street use, not for the lean angles and sustained cornering loads of a track day or a hard canyon push. If Ortega Highway or the Crest is your playground, talk to us about sport or sport-touring options with performance compounds built for that kind of riding.

Dunlop K505 Tires in Orange County — MTC

At Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA, we stock the Dunlop K505 for riders across Orange County — from Anaheim and Fullerton to Newport Beach and Mission Viejo — who want a straightforward, factory-spec replacement tire for their mid-displacement street bike. If you're running a Honda CB750 Nighthawk or a comparable platform and want the handling to feel exactly the way it did when the bike was new, the K505 is the direct answer. No adaptation period, no altered steering feel — just a return to the balance the engineers intended.

We offer below-MSRP pricing on the K505 and our walk-in mount and balance service gets you back on the road the same day. Mounting is $69 per tire, balancing is $9.95, and disposal is $3.50 — straightforward pricing, no surprises at the counter. Our team can also help you compare the K505 against current-generation sport-touring alternatives if you're weighing an upgrade rather than a straight OE replacement.

Stop by our shop in Orange or call us at (714) 516-9059 to check availability and get a straight answer on whether the K505 is the right fit for your bike and how you ride. We work with riders from across the region every day and we'll give you the same honest take we'd give a friend — not a sales pitch.

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