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K781 Triple Sticky

Hard-pack and slippery-terrain specialist with DOT approval — built for dual-sport and ADV riders who spend serious time off the pavement.

MTC7.8/10★★★★☆Dual-Sport · Dirt-Biased
KENDA K781 Triple Sticky motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandKENDA
TypeDual-Sport / Adventure
FitmentRear
Sizes2
Dimpled knob geometry pulls heat into the compound faster, putting you in the grip window sooner on cold or unpredictable surfaces
Low-profile sidewall reduces tread squirm under lean, keeping the contact patch honest when traction is already marginal
4-ply reinforced casing handles mid-weight adventure bikes and trail abuse without the harshness of a full MX spec
Arenacross and supercross racing development behind the compound formula — translates to serious slippery-surface bite in a street-legal package
Optimized for clay hardpan, decomposed granite, and wet packed dirt where street tires give up and full knobbies are overkill
Lightweight build keeps handling agile without trading away the puncture resistance you need on technical terrain
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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

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MTC Rating
MTC Score
7.8/10
★★★★☆
Best suited to dual-sport and ADV riders whose routes are dirt-first, with pavement serving as the connector rather than the destination.
Performance
Dry Grip8.2
Wet Grip7.9
Street Manners6.8
Track Capability5.2
Mileage7.3
Value8.1
Best For
Desert Runner
You're threading fire roads, crossing hardpan flats, and dropping into clay washes with just enough asphalt to string it all together. You need a tire that wakes up fast and holds onto slippery surfaces — highway refinement isn't the point.
Perfect Match
Adventure Commuter
Your ADV bike splits time roughly 70/30 between street and dirt — gravel forest roads, occasional technical sections, DOT compliance non-negotiable. The K781 gives you legitimate off-road capability without surrendering your license plate.
Great Match
Highway Tourer
If the bulk of your miles are slab and freeway with the odd gravel pullout, the K781's aggressive knob pattern will work against you — more noise, less pavement comfort, faster wear. A street-biased dual-sport or sport-touring tire will serve your priorities better.
Consider Avon 3D Supersport or similar street-focused sport tire
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
Rear110/80-19—0313-0271047811923B0—$114.83$138.95Save $24
RearOOS120/80-19—0313-0272047811979B0—$105.29$127.02Save $22
Frequently Asked
The dimples increase usable surface area on each knob, which accelerates heat buildup in the compound. The tire reaches its optimal grip range faster than a conventional smooth-sided knob design — a real advantage in cold morning starts or when you're transitioning from asphalt to dirt and need traction immediately. Standard knobbies can feel vague until they come up to temp; the K781 shortens that window.
Honestly, street behavior is a trade-off you accept with this tire. The knob pattern generates more road noise and some vibration at highway speeds compared to street-biased designs. Pavement grip is solid enough to link trails safely, but this isn't a tire engineered for freeway comfort. If your riding is mostly asphalt, there are better options — the K781 earns its keep in the dirt.
Think clay-based trails that go greasy in the rain, decomposed granite singletracks, or packed dirt with a loose surface layer sitting on top. The K781 targets that middle zone where street tires have no business and a full motocross knobby pattern is unnecessary. It's less at home in deep sand, heavy mud, or chunky loose rock — that's a different tool entirely.
The reinforced sidewall is well-matched to mid-weight ADV bikes carrying reasonable trail loads. Puncture resistance on rocky terrain is a noted strength. If you're running a larger GS-class machine with full luggage and a passenger, double-check the load index against your specific setup — the casing is capable, but verify the numbers for your application.
Surface mix drives the answer more than anything else. A 60/40 dirt-to-pavement split typically yields somewhere in the 3,000–5,000 mile range, with knob rounding as the wear indicator rather than casing breakdown. Heavy pavement use accelerates wear noticeably — the compound is formulated for grip, not longevity, and it behaves accordingly on hard asphalt.
Probably not your best daily if pavement makes up the majority of your miles. The design prioritizes off-road performance, and you'll feel that compromise every day on the street — extra noise, firmer feedback, quicker tread wear on asphalt. Flip the ratio and it makes total sense. If your week is mostly trails with some road to get there, the K781 is built for exactly that lifestyle.

Kenda K781 Triple Sticky Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Kenda K781 Triple Sticky for dual-sport and adventure riders across Orange County who spend real time off the pavement. Whether you're launching from Irvine toward the hills, heading out of Anaheim for a dirt run, or exploring the fire roads accessible from Mission Viejo, the K781's hard-pack and slippery-surface focus gives you a tire built for where those rides actually take you — not just the highway that gets you there.

Walk into MTC and we'll mount and balance your K781s the same day. Our flat-rate service keeps it simple: $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire. We carry the K781 at below-MSRP pricing with no dealer games — just straightforward tire expertise from a shop that rides. Our team can help you verify fitment on your specific dual-sport or ADV platform and make sure load ratings align with how you use the bike.

Questions about whether the K781 is the right call for your ride mix? Call us at (714) 516-9059 or stop in — we serve riders from Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Fullerton, and throughout Orange County. If the K781 turns out to be more tire than your route demands, we'll point you toward the right option. That's what being a specialty shop means.

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