KENDA Motorcycle Tires
More families, more fitments, more riders covered — Kenda does it all at a price that makes sense.
Kenda is one of the broadest tire brands in the powersports space, covering nearly every riding discipline under one roof — motocross, dual sport, cruiser, ATV, trailer, and everything in between. With 43 families in stock at MTC, we carry more Kenda SKUs than just about anyone in Southern California, which means if Kenda makes a tire for your machine, we almost certainly have it on the shelf.
What Kenda does best is volume and variety without completely sacrificing quality. These aren't race-spec tires fighting for podiums at Laguna Seca — they're dependable, well-priced rubber built for real riders who put miles on their bikes. Whether you're buying a second set of MX knobbies for your weekend warrior or need a trailer tire replaced before a road trip, Kenda delivers a workable solution at a price point that doesn't sting.
Heritage
Founded in Taiwan in 1962, Kenda Rubber began as a bicycle tire manufacturer before expanding aggressively into the powersports and automotive sectors. By the 1980s and 90s, Kenda had established itself as a global OEM supplier, landing on factory bikes, ATVs, and trailers worldwide. Their U.S. presence grew steadily through value-conscious distribution, and today Kenda operates manufacturing facilities across Asia while maintaining a massive product catalog that spans motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, and light truck applications — one of the widest tire portfolios in the industry.
MTC’s Take
Kenda sits comfortably in the budget-to-mid tier — honest, no spin. On the value axis, few brands compete; you get a lot of tire for the dollar, and for commuters, trail riders, and budget-conscious MX enthusiasts that matters. On the pure performance axis, premium brands like Pirelli, Michelin, or Dunlop push ahead in grip, longevity, and precision handling at the edge. Where Kenda truly shines is fitment breadth: obscure sizes, older bikes, trailer tires, specialty knobbies — Kenda fills gaps that premium brands simply ignore. The K592 Bearclaw EVO and K780 Southwick II stand out as legitimately strong performers within the lineup and punch above their price class. For riders who need functional rubber without a premium price, MTC's below-MSRP Kenda pricing makes the math even easier. Walk in, get mounted and balanced same day.
Kenda's evolved all-terrain ATV tire built for riders who push hardpack, loose dirt, and mixed conditions without swapping rubber.
Kenda's evolved all-terrain ATV tire built for riders who push hardpack, loose dirt, and mixed conditions without swapping rubber.
The K592 Bearclaw EVO is the go-to all-terrain ATV tire for riders who cover mixed ground and need durability and grip over specialization.
A sand-and-mud specialist built for desert racers and hare scrambles competitors who need instant hookup and aggressive self-cleaning in the softest conditions.
A sand-and-mud specialist built for desert racers and hare scrambles competitors who need instant hookup and aggressive self-cleaning in the softest conditions.
Built for desert racers and soft-terrain competitors who need aggressive self-cleaning traction — not a street tire by any measure.
A knobby classic built for dirt-first riders — vintage machines, budget trail bikes, and dual-sport builds that spend most miles off pavement.
A knobby classic built for dirt-first riders — vintage machines, budget trail bikes, and dual-sport builds that spend most miles off pavement.
Best suited for vintage restorers and recreational trail riders who want durable, honest off-road performance without paying for race-spec technology
A tough-built sport ATV tire engineered for mixed terrain durability — ideal for riders who put in the hours without burning through rubber.
A tough-built sport ATV tire engineered for mixed terrain durability — ideal for riders who put in the hours without burning through rubber.
Best suited for high-hour sport ATV riders who need a tough, consistent tire across mixed terrain without frequent replacements.
Kenda's dedicated ATV mud-and-snow tire — built tough for riders who air down, dig deep, and demand serious traction over everything else.
Kenda's dedicated ATV mud-and-snow tire — built tough for riders who air down, dig deep, and demand serious traction over everything else.
The K538 Executioner is built for ATV riders who live in the mud and snow — it earns its keep off-road but isn't a tire you want near pavement.
Kenda's rugged multi-terrain ATV/dual-sport tire built for riders who split time between fire roads, dirt trails, and everyday pavement — without breaking the bank.
Kenda's rugged multi-terrain ATV/dual-sport tire built for riders who split time between fire roads, dirt trails, and everyday pavement — without breaking the bank.
Best suited for adventure and utility riders who need a durable, budget-friendly multi-terrain tire with genuine off-road capability and built-in wheel protection.
FIM-approved hard enduro front tire built for technical off-road riding — the go-to choice for dual-sport and trail riders who need real dirt performance.
FIM-approved hard enduro front tire built for technical off-road riding — the go-to choice for dual-sport and trail riders who need real dirt performance.
Best suited for hard enduro and technical trail riders who occasionally connect routes on pavement and want FIM-level construction at an honest price point.
Hard-pack and slippery-terrain specialist with DOT approval — built for dual-sport and ADV riders who spend serious time off the pavement.
Hard-pack and slippery-terrain specialist with DOT approval — built for dual-sport and ADV riders who spend serious time off the pavement.
Best suited to dual-sport and ADV riders whose routes are dirt-first, with pavement serving as the connector rather than the destination.
A hard-working intermediate motocross tire built for riders who live between the track and the trail — tough, versatile, and priced to ride.
A hard-working intermediate motocross tire built for riders who live between the track and the trail — tough, versatile, and priced to ride.
The K775 Washougal II is the go-to choice for motocross and trail riders who need a durable, do-it-all tire that performs consistently on mixed terrain without breaking the bank.
Purpose-built for Can-Am Spyder, BRP Ryker, and Harley-Davidson trikes — motorcycle-spec performance where automotive tires fall short.
Purpose-built for Can-Am Spyder, BRP Ryker, and Harley-Davidson trikes — motorcycle-spec performance where automotive tires fall short.
The Kanine is the go-to street tire for Can-Am and H-D trike riders who want a purpose-engineered solution with strong wet grip and reliable everyday manners.
A desert-hardened, hard-pack specialist built for riders who put in serious miles through arid terrain without breaking the bank.
A desert-hardened, hard-pack specialist built for riders who put in serious miles through arid terrain without breaking the bank.
Best suited for desert and hard-pack riders who prioritize longevity and cut resistance over outright grip in soft or technical terrain.
Kenda's toughest all-terrain ATV tire — engineered for trail riders and utility operators who demand traction, comfort, and puncture resistance across mixed terrain.
Kenda's toughest all-terrain ATV tire — engineered for trail riders and utility operators who demand traction, comfort, and puncture resistance across mixed terrain.
The K587 Bearclaw HTR is the go-to choice for trail riders and ATV utility operators who need proven off-road traction, solid puncture protection, and better-than-average ride comfort.
A dual-compound urban tire built for scooters and small-displacement machines that need wet-weather confidence and real-world mileage — every day, rain or shine.
A dual-compound urban tire built for scooters and small-displacement machines that need wet-weather confidence and real-world mileage — every day, rain or shine.
Best suited for urban commuters and scooter riders who need dependable wet-grip and long tread life over any track-oriented performance.
A dependable all-weather cruiser tire built for heavyweight V-twins, baggers, and long-haul touring rigs that need stability, load capacity, and honest mileage.
A dependable all-weather cruiser tire built for heavyweight V-twins, baggers, and long-haul touring rigs that need stability, load capacity, and honest mileage.
The K673 Kruz is built for cruiser and touring riders who want dependable wet-weather grip and solid mileage at a price that doesn't sting.
An 80/20 off-road-biased dual-sport tire built for dirt-first riders who need just enough pavement manners to connect the trails.
An 80/20 off-road-biased dual-sport tire built for dirt-first riders who need just enough pavement manners to connect the trails.
The K760 Trakmaster is the right call for riders who spend most of their miles off-road and just need enough street manners to get home.
FIM-approved enduro rubber with a reversible rear tread — built for riders who split time between trail and tarmac without trailering to the trailhead.
FIM-approved enduro rubber with a reversible rear tread — built for riders who split time between trail and tarmac without trailering to the trailhead.
Best suited to enduro enthusiasts and trail commuters who prioritize grip and terrain versatility over tread longevity or highway comfort.
Kenda's first sport-touring radial — built for Orange County canyon carvers and daily commuters who refuse to choose between grip and longevity.
Kenda's first sport-touring radial — built for Orange County canyon carvers and daily commuters who refuse to choose between grip and longevity.
Best suited for street-focused riders who want a durable, all-weather sport-touring radial with genuine grip at an honest price.
FIM-approved hard enduro rubber that pulls double duty — competition-ready off-road grip with street-legal credentials for riders who live on both sides of the pavement.
FIM-approved hard enduro rubber that pulls double duty — competition-ready off-road grip with street-legal credentials for riders who live on both sides of the pavement.
Built for hard enduro competitors and serious dual-sport riders who spend more time in the dirt than on it — street capability is a bonus, not the priority.
A trials-meets-MX hybrid tire built for scramblers, dual-sport builds, and mixed-surface riders who refuse to choose between street confidence and light off-road capability.
A trials-meets-MX hybrid tire built for scramblers, dual-sport builds, and mixed-surface riders who refuse to choose between street confidence and light off-road capability.
The K787 is the right call for scrambler builders and mixed-surface commuters who need genuine wet grip and light off-road ability at an honest price point.
Race-compound grip and efficient wet-weather drainage engineered for 12-inch scooters and lightweight street machines — the urban performance tire that punches above its class.
Race-compound grip and efficient wet-weather drainage engineered for 12-inch scooters and lightweight street machines — the urban performance tire that punches above its class.
The KD1 is the right call for commuters and weekend warriors on small-displacement machines who want genuine grip and wet confidence without overpaying.
A rugged dual-sport tire built for Orange County adventurers who split time between canyon backroads, fire trails, and the daily commute.
A rugged dual-sport tire built for Orange County adventurers who split time between canyon backroads, fire trails, and the daily commute.
Best suited for the ADV rider who spends most of their time on pavement and gravel but wants a tire that won't quit when the road turns to dirt.
Purpose-built trailer tire engineered for stability, heat control, and load-rated durability — the reliable workhorse behind every serious hauling setup.
Purpose-built trailer tire engineered for stability, heat control, and load-rated durability — the reliable workhorse behind every serious hauling setup.
The K399 is the dependable trailer tire for riders who tow regularly and need predictable stability, genuine durability, and correct load capacity — not flash.
Purpose-built bias-ply trailer tire engineered for stable, loaded highway towing — not for motorcycle use.
Purpose-built bias-ply trailer tire engineered for stable, loaded highway towing — not for motorcycle use.
A dependable, cost-effective trailer tire best suited to riders who haul bikes or gear and need honest highway durability without radial pricing.
A street-biased 70/30 dual-sport tire built for adventure commuters who want real wet-weather grip and legitimate dirt capability without swapping rubber every weekend.
A street-biased 70/30 dual-sport tire built for adventure commuters who want real wet-weather grip and legitimate dirt capability without swapping rubber every weekend.
Best suited for adventure commuters and dual-sport riders who spend most miles on pavement but demand real traction when the road turns to gravel or wet asphalt.
Kenda's rugged all-terrain workhorse for ATVs, UTVs, and utility vehicles tackling mixed terrain — from muddy trails to loose gravel.
Kenda's rugged all-terrain workhorse for ATVs, UTVs, and utility vehicles tackling mixed terrain — from muddy trails to loose gravel.
Best suited for ATV and UTV riders who need a dependable all-terrain tire for mixed off-road work and recreational trail use — not a track or street performer.
A true 50/50 dual-sport tire built for riders who split time between pavement connectors and genuine dirt — without blowing the budget.
A true 50/50 dual-sport tire built for riders who split time between pavement connectors and genuine dirt — without blowing the budget.
The K270 is the right call for budget-aware dual-sport riders who spend real time off pavement and just need the road to get there.
A rugged, multi-terrain ATV-rooted tire built for utility riders who split time between pavement, gravel, and dirt without wanting to swap rubber every season.
A rugged, multi-terrain ATV-rooted tire built for utility riders who split time between pavement, gravel, and dirt without wanting to swap rubber every season.
The K299 Bearclaw is the right call for utility and mixed-terrain riders who need reliable durability and puncture resistance across varied surfaces — not outright street performance.
A hard-pack and intermediate-terrain motocross tire built for riders who want FIM-legal race performance without the factory-team price tag.
A hard-pack and intermediate-terrain motocross tire built for riders who want FIM-legal race performance without the factory-team price tag.
The Washougal III is the go-to choice for club racers and serious trail riders who spend most of their time on intermediate-to-hard terrain and need race-legal durability at a competitive price.
Race-compound ATV sport tire built for club competitors and hard-charging quad riders who need podium-ready grip without burning through a tire every few weekends.
Race-compound ATV sport tire built for club competitors and hard-charging quad riders who need podium-ready grip without burning through a tire every few weekends.
Best suited for club-level ATV racers and aggressive sport quad riders who want a durable race tire that performs on both practice days and race day without constant replacement.
A competition-grade Endurocross tire built for riders who demand maximum traction in technical, obstacle-laden terrain — not for the street.
A competition-grade Endurocross tire built for riders who demand maximum traction in technical, obstacle-laden terrain — not for the street.
The Ibex is built for serious Endurocross and extreme enduro competitors who need every ounce of wet grip and terrain compliance and accept a short service life in exchange
FIM-approved extreme enduro front tire built for dirt-first dual-sporters who occasionally connect trails via pavement.
FIM-approved extreme enduro front tire built for dirt-first dual-sporters who occasionally connect trails via pavement.
Best suited to dual-sport and adventure riders spending the majority of their time off-pavement, with street sections as the exception rather than the rule.
A purpose-built motocross tire engineered for soft-to-intermediate terrain — serious traction and durability without the flagship price tag.
A purpose-built motocross tire engineered for soft-to-intermediate terrain — serious traction and durability without the flagship price tag.
Best suited for amateur and practice-level motocross riders who want reliable soft-to-intermediate traction and above-average wear life at a competitive price point.
A race-inspired 12-inch sport tire built for scooter and small-displacement riders who want real grip on the street and at the track.
A race-inspired 12-inch sport tire built for scooter and small-displacement riders who want real grip on the street and at the track.
Best suited for sport scooter riders and small-bike enthusiasts who want genuine performance grip with enough all-weather composure for street use
A year-round UTV and side-by-side tire built for riders who demand mud, snow, and hardpack performance without swapping rubber every season.
A year-round UTV and side-by-side tire built for riders who demand mud, snow, and hardpack performance without swapping rubber every season.
The Klever X/T is built for UTV and side-by-side operators who need one tire to handle everything from muddy trails to snowy fire roads to paved transit.
A classic 50/50 street-and-dirt tire built for Super Cubs, small trail bikes, and vintage restorations that actually go places.
A classic 50/50 street-and-dirt tire built for Super Cubs, small trail bikes, and vintage restorations that actually go places.
Best suited for Super Cub commuters and vintage trail bike owners who split their miles between pavement and light dirt without needing extreme capability in either direction.
Dual-compound cruiser and touring tire engineered for heavyweight bikes that demand long-haul durability and confident canyon grip.
Dual-compound cruiser and touring tire engineered for heavyweight bikes that demand long-haul durability and confident canyon grip.
Best suited for heavy-bike riders who split time between highway miles and weekend twisties and want predictable all-weather performance without breaking the bank.
An 80/20 street-biased dual-sport tire built for riders who commute all week and hit the fire roads on weekends — one capable set of rubber, no compromises required.
An 80/20 street-biased dual-sport tire built for riders who commute all week and hit the fire roads on weekends — one capable set of rubber, no compromises required.
Best suited for the everyday dual-sport or small-adventure rider who wants a single tire to cover commuting, weekend gravel, and the occasional fire road without breaking the budget.
A hardworking rear tire built for ATV, utility, and mixed-terrain duty — reliable traction without the premium price tag.
A hardworking rear tire built for ATV, utility, and mixed-terrain duty — reliable traction without the premium price tag.
The K547 is the right call for ATV and utility riders who need dependable mixed-terrain traction and solid wear life at an honest price.
A no-nonsense 50/50 dual-sport tire built for mixed-surface miles — the go-to OE replacement for vintage trail bikes and everyday dirt-to-pavement riders.
A no-nonsense 50/50 dual-sport tire built for mixed-surface miles — the go-to OE replacement for vintage trail bikes and everyday dirt-to-pavement riders.
Best suited for vintage trail bike owners and mixed-surface commuters who need reliable all-around capability at a practical price point.
A front-specific ATV-heritage tire built for riders who split time between dirt, gravel, and pavement without breaking the bank.
A front-specific ATV-heritage tire built for riders who split time between dirt, gravel, and pavement without breaking the bank.
Best suited for utility and dual-sport riders who regularly mix unpaved terrain with pavement and prioritize durability and value over sport-focused grip.
A practical, all-weather ATV tire built for pavement runs and light trail work — durability and wet-weather confidence over pure sport performance.
A practical, all-weather ATV tire built for pavement runs and light trail work — durability and wet-weather confidence over pure sport performance.
The K572 Road Go is best suited to ATV and utility quad riders who prioritize wet-weather confidence, even wear, and everyday dependability over track-day grip.
Purpose-built bias-ply trailer tire engineered for load stability and multi-season durability on small utility and motorcycle trailers.
Purpose-built bias-ply trailer tire engineered for load stability and multi-season durability on small utility and motorcycle trailers.
The K353 is the right call for riders who tow small motorcycle or utility trailers and need dependable, low-drama tire performance that lasts.
A dual-surface workhorse built for riders who split time between paved roads and unpaved adventure — without sacrificing street manners or load-carrying confidence.
A dual-surface workhorse built for riders who split time between paved roads and unpaved adventure — without sacrificing street manners or load-carrying confidence.
Best suited for the adventure or dual-sport rider who regularly mixes pavement miles with gravel access roads and needs a tire that stays predictable across both
Are Kenda tires actually good, or are they just cheap?
They're genuinely decent tires for the right application — commuting, trail riding, budget MX, and trailer duty. You won't get the cornering feel of a Michelin Pilot Road or the MX grip of a Dunlop MX33, but for the price Kenda charges, the performance-per-dollar ratio is hard to argue with. Know what you're buying and they'll do exactly what they promise.
Which Kenda tires do you recommend for motocross?
The K780 Southwick II and K785 Millville II are legit MX options — the Southwick especially performs well in hard-pack conditions and earns its 8.1 rating from us. The K781 Triple Sticky brings a softer compound for better grip on varied terrain. None of these are going to outride a Maxxis or Dunlop at a pro level, but for club and amateur riders they're solid choices at a real-world price.
Does MTC stock Kenda tires for older or hard-to-fit bikes?
That's actually one of Kenda's biggest strengths — they produce sizes and fitments that premium brands discontinued years ago. With 43 Kenda families on our shelf, we cover a lot of unusual sizes and vintage applications. Call us at (714) 516-9059 or walk in and we'll find your fit.
How does Kenda compare to other brands MTC carries for dual sport riding?
The K270 Dual Sport and K761 Dual Sport are honest 80/20 and 50/50 tires that work well for riders who split time between pavement and dirt without going full knobbly. They're not as refined as a Metzeler Tourance or Michelin Anakee on the street side, but at Kenda's price point — especially with our below-MSRP pricing — they're hard to beat for the dual sport rider on a budget.
Can I just walk in to MTC and get Kenda tires mounted same day?
Yes — that's exactly how we operate. MTC is a walk-in shop in Orange, CA specializing in mount and balance. We stock Kenda across all 43 families so there's no waiting on a shipment. Show up, pick your tire, ride out.