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K70 Retro/Vintage

A period-correct reproduction tire built for classic British machines — the right rubber for your Triumph, BSA, or Norton restoration.

MTC7.8/10★★★★☆Vintage · Street Recommended
DUNLOP K70 Retro/Vintage motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandDUNLOP
TypeCruiser / Touring
FitmentFront & Rear
Sizes3
Authentic tread pattern and profile geometry faithfully reproduced from the original K70 design — correct for concours judging and daily vintage riding
Modern manufacturing processes and materials underneath the classic aesthetic, delivering consistency and reliability original-era tires never could
Casing construction mirrors period flex and handling characteristics, so your vintage chassis corners and stops the way the factory engineered it to
Compound formulation balances vintage-appropriate feel with real-world durability — practical for rally runs and weekend rides, not just trailer queens
Sizing covers the most common British bike specs from the 1960s–70s era, making fitment straightforward for Triumph twins, BSA singles, and Norton twins
Purpose-built for heritage machines, not stretched into a role it wasn't designed for — honest performance at speeds these bikes actually run
Select Size

Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

Save below MSRPIn-stock · ships fastWalk-in install
MTC Rating
MTC Score
7.8/10
★★★★☆
Best suited to classic British motorcycle owners who prioritize period-correct authenticity and relaxed street riding over outright modern performance.
Performance
Dry Grip7.2
Wet Grip6.8
Street Manners8.1
Track Capability4.5
Mileage7.4
Value8.3
Best For
The Concours Restorer
You're building or keeping up a show-quality classic British bike where every detail has to be right — and the tires are no exception. Whether it's judges or fellow enthusiasts scrutinizing the machine, the K70's period-correct look and spec closes the loop on an authentic restoration. Mileage is modest; accuracy is everything.
Perfect Match
The Vintage Enthusiast
You ride your classic British twin or single regularly because you love the experience — the sound, the feel, the connection to motorcycling history. The K70 keeps the bike behaving the way it was meant to, without forcing modern tire geometry onto a chassis that wasn't designed for it. Authenticity leads, performance follows.
Great Match
The Modern Classic Rider
You own a vintage British bike but you push it — longer rides, higher mileage, a more aggressive pace. If that's your reality, modern tire technology will serve you better than a period-correct reproduction. The K70 isn't the right tool when contemporary grip and longevity matter more than how the tire looks.
Consider modern sport-touring alternatives
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
FrontN/A0305-007745068945697662105886$152.88$181.95Save $29
FrontN/A42022345068620697662104223$149.94$178.95Save $29
RearN/A42024545068129697662104827$165.25$196.95Save $32
Frequently Asked
Dunlop offers the K70 in sizes that cover the most common British bike specifications from the 1960s and '70s — Triumph, BSA, Norton, and similar marques are well represented. That said, these tires use period sizing conventions rather than modern standards, so cross-reference your original equipment spec before ordering. Give us a call at (714) 516-9059 and we'll help you confirm fitment.
Honestly, a modern radial wins on outright grip, feedback, and wear life — that's just the reality of 50-plus years of tire development. But that's not what the K70 is for. Its value is in preserving the handling geometry and flex patterns your vintage chassis was engineered around, so the bike rides the way the factory intended rather than fighting geometry it was never designed for.
It's genuinely street-capable — modern manufacturing quality and materials sit underneath that classic tread pattern, so you're not sacrificing basic safety for looks. The K70 is built for the speeds and riding styles that suit classic British bikes: relaxed cruising, local events, rally runs. It's not engineered for aggressive canyon carving or track days, and it doesn't pretend to be.
In the vintage British motorcycle community, the K70 is broadly recognized as a legitimate period reproduction. For most concours events covering bikes from that era, these tires satisfy authenticity requirements while offering the manufacturing consistency of a current-production tire. If your specific event has unusually strict rules, it's worth confirming with organizers beforehand.
Mileage varies with load, riding style, and how the bike is stored — vintage bikes tend to see modest annual miles, which works in the K70's favor. The compound is formulated for durability within its vintage brief, and most classic bike owners find the wear life more than adequate for their usage patterns. Don't compare it directly to a modern sport-touring tire; it's playing a different game.
We'd steer you away from mixing the two. The K70's profile and flex characteristics are tuned to vintage geometry — pairing it with a modern tire's different profile can introduce handling quirks that neither tire was designed to compensate for. For predictable, safe handling on a classic machine, matching front and rear tire type is the right call.

Dunlop K70 Retro Vintage Tires in Orange County — MTC

At Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA, we stock the Dunlop K70 for classic British motorcycle owners across Orange County — from Irvine and Anaheim to Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, and Huntington Beach. If you're wrapping up a Triumph, BSA, or Norton restoration and need period-correct rubber that actually holds up on the road, the K70 is the answer. We carry it below MSRP and can walk you through fitment against your original equipment spec so there's no guesswork.

Walk in and we'll mount and balance your K70s on the spot. Our straightforward pricing — $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire — means no surprises at the counter. Whether you're finishing a concours build or simply keeping a beloved vintage machine properly shod for weekend rides, our team understands what these bikes need and how to handle them correctly.

The K70 is a niche tire for a specific kind of rider, and we respect that. It's not for everyone — but for the vintage enthusiast who wants their classic British bike to look, feel, and handle the way it was built to, it's the right tire. Questions about sizing, availability, or whether the K70 is the correct choice for your particular machine? Call us at (714) 516-9059 — we're here to help you get it right.

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