KENDAAdventureDual-Sport

Cross Trail

Name: Cross Trail Motorcycle Tires
Brand: KENDA
Rating: 7.2 (11 reviews)

A dual-surface workhorse built for riders who split time between paved roads and unpaved adventure — without sacrificing street manners or load-carrying confidence.

MTC7.2/10★★★★☆Adventure · Dual-Surface Versatility

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BrandKENDA

TypeAdventure / Dual-Sport

FitmentRear

Sizes11

3SMA tread block geometry keeps grip predictable from mile one to mile ten-thousand — no performance cliff as the tire wears down

Stepped tread architecture reduces flex under hard braking, giving you more confident stops on both pavement and packed dirt

Variable-depth knob siping maintains surface contact on loose gravel, wet hardpack, and mixed terrain where traction gets unpredictable

Optimized pitch sequencing across the tread blocks cuts road noise on the highway — so your commute doesn't sound like a knobby rally tire

Lightweight shoulder block design sheds unnecessary mass at the edges without giving up grip when you lean into loose corners

TRA UT certified for higher loads and elevated speeds — handles cargo, passengers, and touring gear without casing stress

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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

7.2/10

★★★★☆

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

Performance

Dry Grip6.8

Wet Grip7.4

Street Manners7.0

Track Capability4.5

Mileage8.1

Value7.6

Best For

Adventure Commuter

You're on pavement most of the week but live for the weekend dirt road detour — and you're usually hauling gear or a passenger when you go. The Cross Trail's load rating, wet-weather siping, and long wear life line up well with how you actually ride. Dry grip isn't class-leading, but the predictability across conditions more than compensates.

Great Match

Canyon Carver

If your idea of a perfect day is chasing apexes on Ortega or Santiago Canyon with zero intention of ever leaving pavement, this isn't your tire. The Cross Trail's hybrid tread gives up feedback and lean-angle confidence compared to a dedicated sport or sport-touring compound. Look at the Avon 3D Supersport or Cobra Chrome instead — you'll feel the difference immediately.

Consider Avon 3D Supersport or Cobra Chrome for dedicated street performance

Dual-Surface Rider

Gravel driveways, fire road shortcuts, and the occasional dirt access route are part of your regular loop — not just a once-a-year thing. You need a tire that transitions between surfaces without drama and holds up to the sidewall abuse that comes with mixed-terrain riding. The Cross Trail was designed around exactly this use case, and it shows.

Perfect Match

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Rear	27x9R14	—	0320-1512	083213279R14	—	$181.51$214.99Save $33
Rear	28x9R14	—	0320-1513	083213289R14	—	$195.05$230.99Save $36
RearOOS	29x11R14	—	0320-1515	0832132911R14	—	$248.39$293.99Save $46
Rear	29x9R14	—	0320-1514	083213299R14	—	$207.73$245.99Save $38
Rear	30x10R14	—	0320-1517	0832133010R14	—	$232.32$274.99Save $43
Rear	30x10R15	—	0320-1518	0832133010R15	—	$225.56$266.99Save $41
Rear	30x11R15	—	0320-1519	0832133011R15	—	$250.36$295.99Save $46
Rear	30x9R14	—	0320-1516	083213309R14	—	$224.71$265.99Save $41
Rear	32x10R15	—	0320-1520	0832133210R15	—	$270.56$319.99Save $49
Rear	33x10R15	—	0320-1522	0832133310R15	—	$276.36$326.99Save $51
RearOOS	35x10R15	—	0320-1555	0832133510R15	047853182620	$243.51$287.99Save $44

Frequently Asked

It handles street riding competently, but the hybrid tread design is a compromise — it trades some dry-grip performance for off-pavement capability you won't be using. If your routes stay paved, a dedicated sport or sport-touring tire will give you sharper turn-in and better feedback. The Cross Trail earns its keep when 20-40% of your riding takes you onto gravel, dirt roads, or surfaces where sidewall toughness matters.

TRA UT (Tire and Rim Association Utility Tire) is a load and speed standard that goes beyond what most standard motorcycle tires are rated for. In practical terms, it means the casing is built to handle touring loads, cargo weight, and two-up riding without the handling sloppiness you'd get from an under-spec'd tire. The reinforced construction also pays dividends when you're navigating rough or rocky surfaces.

3SMA refers to the three-step multi-angle geometry of the tread blocks — engineered so the contact patch shape stays consistent as the tire wears rather than degrading the way simpler tread designs do. Practically, this means handling characteristics in the 5,000–10,000 mile range feel closer to new-tire behavior than riders are used to. It's one of the reasons the mileage score on this tire is as strong as it is.

Yes — that's its wheelhouse. Packed dirt, gravel roads, and well-maintained fire roads are well within its capability envelope. The variable-depth siping and shoulder block design give you workable traction in loose conditions. That said, this isn't a knobby off-road tire — deep mud, sand, or technical singletrack will expose its limits fast. Know where the line is and it'll serve you well.

The Cross Trail's siping depth and tread pattern actually give it an advantage over many sport tires in standing water and wet gravel — conditions where a sport compound's shallow grooves struggle. On pure wet tarmac, a high-end sport-touring tire with a silica-rich compound may edge it out, but for mixed wet conditions across surface types, the Cross Trail's behavior is genuinely predictable and confidence-inspiring.

For a rider mixing street and light off-road use, the Cross Trail typically delivers in the 10,000–15,000 mile range — strong numbers for a dual-surface tire. Street-only use can push that further; aggressive off-road use will pull it down. The even wear pattern promoted by 3SMA technology and the stepped tread design means you're not losing usable tread to premature cupping or irregular wear, which matters when you're trying to maximize every mile.

Kenda Cross Trail Tires in Orange County — MTC

At Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA, we stock the Kenda Cross Trail for the dual-surface riders Orange County actually has — the ones who commute through Irvine, take weekend runs through the Santa Ana Mountains, and occasionally drop onto a gravel fire road without thinking twice about it. This is a tire built around versatility: TRA UT load certification, siped tread for wet-weather confidence, and 3SMA block geometry that keeps grip consistent well into the tire's service life. It's not a sport tire and it's not an aggressive knobby — it's the honest middle ground for mixed-terrain riding.

We carry the Cross Trail across its full size range and mount it in-house the same day at our Orange location. Walk-in mounting is $69 per tire, balancing is $9.95, and disposal runs $3.50 — straightforward pricing, no surprises at the counter. We also offer below-MSRP pricing on the tires themselves, so you're not paying sticker on top of installation. Whether you're coming in from Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, or Fullerton, we've got the tire and the crew ready to get you back on the road fast.

Not sure whether the Cross Trail is the right call for your bike and your routes? Call us at (714) 516-9059 and talk to a tech who actually rides. We'll tell you straight whether this tire matches your use case or whether something like a dedicated sport-touring or adventure tire would serve you better. That's the difference between buying from a specialty shop and guessing online.

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