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K779 Gauntlet

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.

MTC7.8/10★★★★☆Dual-Sport · Off-Road First
KENDA K779 Gauntlet motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandKENDA
TypeDual-Sport / Off-Road
FitmentRear
Sizes2
FIM-sanctioned for hard enduro competition — meets international racing standards for extreme off-road conditions
Aggressive open tread architecture evacuates mud, rocks, and debris fast, keeping knobs biting when the terrain gets gnarly
R-speed rated to 106 mph — enough headroom for highway hops between trail segments
Compound engineered to hold onto grip without sacrificing longevity — a genuine dual-sport balance, not a compromise
DOT street-legal certification means you can legally ride from the trailhead to your front door without swapping rubber
Tread block geometry tuned for predictable transitions between hardpack, loose dirt, and asphalt — no nasty surprises mid-corner
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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

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MTC Rating
MTC Score
7.8/10
★★★★☆
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.
Performance
Dry Grip8.2
Wet Grip7.4
Street Manners6.8
Track Capability8.4
Mileage7.6
Value8.3
Best For
Hard Enduro Competitor
You're lining up at FIM-sanctioned events and training on technical, punishing terrain year-round. You need a tire that satisfies competition homologation while delivering consistent edge bite and reliable cleanout when the mud gets deep. Street manners are an afterthought — raw off-road capability is everything.
Perfect Match
Dual-Sport Adventurer
Your rides mix singletrack and fire roads with unavoidable stretches of pavement to connect the dots. The K779 handles the dirt end of that equation with confidence, and the DOT rating and wear-balanced compound make the road sections manageable. You accept some highway drone in exchange for serious trail performance.
Great Match
Street-Focused Sport Rider
If your daily route is mostly asphalt with an occasional gravel detour, the K779's off-road bias will work against you — expect elevated road noise, reduced contact patch on pavement, and handling that never quite settles. A dedicated sport or sport-touring tire will serve you far better on Southern California streets.
Consider AVON 3D Supersport or similar sport-road tire
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
Rear130/80-18—0313-083004779183002—$101.11$114.18Save $13
RearOOS140/80-18—0313-083104779184002—$103.84$117.27Save $13
Frequently Asked
It's street-legal and R-rated, so it can handle commuting in a pinch — but this tire was built for dirt, and pavement will remind you of that. Expect more road noise and a less planted feel on asphalt than you'd get from a street-oriented tire. It's the right call if your commute regularly passes through unpaved territory; otherwise, there are better options.
FIM — the global governing body for motorcycle sport — tests and certifies tires for use in sanctioned competition. An FIM-approved designation on the K779 means it's cleared for hard enduro racing at the international level, confirming it meets rigorous performance and safety benchmarks in extreme conditions. For non-racers, it's a credibility stamp that tells you this tire wasn't engineered to cut corners.
Kenda deliberately formulated the Gauntlet's compound to balance traction with staying power — it's not a one-race throwaway. In real-world mixed riding, most users see meaningful tread life before knob rounding becomes a concern, which holds up well against other tires in the hard enduro category. Pure race-compound knobbies will wear faster; softer dual-sport blends may last longer but give up off-road bite.
The available sizes — 140/80-18 and 130/80-18 — identify the K779 as a rear-specific tire. For a properly matched front, check Kenda's fitment recommendations or ask us at MTC — we can point you toward a front enduro tire that complements the Gauntlet's performance profile and keeps your handling balanced.
Off-road in the wet, the open tread excels — mud and water clear quickly, keeping the knobs working. On wet asphalt, the equation flips: the aggressive pattern means less rubber contacting the road compared to a street tire, so grip is adequate but not inspiring. Smooth throttle, gradual lean-in, and reduced speed when transitioning from wet dirt to wet pavement are good habits with this tire.
There's no single right answer — it depends on your bike's weight, load, and the terrain you're hitting. A common starting point is lower pressure in the dirt for better traction and compliance, with higher pressure on pavement to reduce wear and rolling resistance. Always reference Kenda's spec sheet for the rated pressure range and dial in from there based on your conditions.

Kenda K779 Gauntlet Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Kenda K779 Gauntlet for Southern California dual-sport and hard enduro riders who need a tire that can handle the Santa Ana Mountains on Saturday and still get them home on the freeway Sunday. FIM-approved and DOT street-legal, the Gauntlet bridges competition-grade off-road performance with just enough road credibility to make it a versatile single-tire solution for mixed-surface riding.

When you bring your bike into MTC, our mount and balance service is straightforward: $69 to mount, $9.95 to balance, and $3.50 for disposal — per tire, no surprises. We carry the K779 at below-MSRP pricing because we buy smart and pass the savings to riders. Walk-ins are welcome at our Orange County shop, and our techs can help you confirm fitment and pair the rear Gauntlet with the right front for your setup.

Serving riders across Orange County — from Irvine and Anaheim to Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, and Fullerton — MTC is the local tire shop that actually knows the terrain you're riding. Have a fitment question or want to check current inventory on the K779? Call us at (714) 516-9059 and talk to someone who rides.

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