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K180

Dunlop's retro-block street tire built for custom builds, classic dual-sports, and scooters that demand period-correct looks without sacrificing real-world reliability.

MTC7.8/10★★★★☆Retro Street · Custom & Scooter
DUNLOP K180 motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandDUNLOP
TypeDual-Sport / Scooter / Cruiser
FitmentFront & Rear
Sizes8
Classic block tread pattern delivers the vintage visual identity that custom builders and retro-bike owners demand
Contemporary rubber compound underneath the old-school styling provides grip and wear life that meets modern DOT standards
Broad fitment range covers custom trackers, bobbers, dual-sports like the Yamaha TW200, and scooters like the Honda Ruckus
Predictable, confidence-inspiring street handling — the block pattern is tuned for stable cornering on everyday pavement
Light unpaved capability handles gravel lots and dirt paths when your TW200 or similar platform wanders off the asphalt
Solid mileage for the category — practical longevity on lighter, style-driven platforms that don't punish rubber the way sport bikes do
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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

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MTC Rating
MTC Score
7.8/10
★★★★☆
Best suited for custom builders and retro-machine commuters who want a period-correct tire that handles daily streets with confidence and reasonable longevity.
Performance
Dry Grip7.2
Wet Grip6.8
Street Manners8.1
Track Capability4.0
Mileage7.5
Value7.9
Best For
Custom Builder
Building a tracker, bobber, or resto-mod where the rubber has to look the part as much as everything else. The K180's block tread fits that vision perfectly — it reads authentically vintage on the bike without turning your build into something you're afraid to actually ride.
Perfect Match
Urban Commuter
You're putting regular city miles on a retro scooter or classic dual-sport and you need a tire that suits the machine's character. The K180 delivers predictable handling, adequate wet-weather manners, and the kind of honest longevity that fits a practical daily rider.
Great Match
Sport Rider
If you're chasing serious lean angles, high-speed corners, or track sessions, the K180 isn't your tire. Its vintage-oriented compound and block pattern simply aren't built for that performance envelope — step up to a dedicated sport or sport-touring tire instead.
Consider Avon 3D Supersport or similar sport-focused rubber
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
FrontOOSN/A0305-060945089195848983014542$168.78$203.95Save $35
Front100/90B190305-065245089423848983015556$170.33$205.95Save $36
Front120/90B100340-092645089122848983016577$61.83$74.95Save $13
Front130/80-190305-077145241428$200.51$241.95Save $41
Front130/80B180305-061145089450848983014573$191.14$230.95Save $40
Rear120/90B180305-061045089238848983014559$178.82$215.95Save $37
Rear130/90B100340-092745089458848983016584$63.72$76.95Save $13
Rear180/80B140306-063345089437848983014566$198.58$239.95Save $41
Frequently Asked
That's not what this tire is built for. The K180 is engineered around street manners and retro aesthetics, not maximum-performance grip. If canyon carving or track days are on your agenda, you'll want a dedicated sport tire with a modern performance compound.
It's adequate for typical street riding in light to moderate rain — good enough for a commuter or weekend rider who gets caught in a shower. It won't match a modern sport-touring tire in a downpour, so ease off the pace when conditions get serious.
This tire was made for custom builds, retro scooters like the Honda Ruckus, and classic dual-sports like the Yamaha TW200 — machines where the look of the tire is nearly as important as how it rides. If your bike fits that profile, the K180 makes a lot of sense.
Mileage varies by riding style, load, and pavement conditions, but the K180 delivers respectable wear life for its class — especially on the lighter platforms it's designed for. It's not a high-mileage touring tire, but it won't disappear quickly on a TW200 or Ruckus.
Not at all. The vintage-inspired block design is skin-deep — underneath, the K180 uses a modern rubber compound and DOT-compliant construction. The look is classic; the engineering is current.
On a dual-sport application like the TW200, the K180 can manage light unpaved surfaces and gravel without much drama. It's primarily a street tire, though — if your riding involves serious dirt or off-road terrain, you'll want a knobby or dedicated dual-sport tread instead.

Dunlop K180 Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA carries the Dunlop K180 for riders across Orange County — from Anaheim and Fullerton to Newport Beach and Mission Viejo — who are building or maintaining custom bikes, retro scooters, and classic dual-sports. The K180 fills a specific niche: a street-legal, DOT-approved tire with a block tread pattern that looks period-correct on trackers, bobbers, TW200s, and Honda Ruckus builds without forcing you to compromise on everyday rideability. If you've spent months getting your build right, this tire belongs on it.

At MTC, we stock the K180 lineup and mount it the same day — no appointment needed. Walk in, pick your size, and we'll have it mounted, balanced, and ready to roll. Our walk-in mount and balance service runs $69 mount + $9.95 balance + $3.50 disposal per tire, and we sell below MSRP so you're not overpaying for specialty fitment. Custom and retro builds are a big part of what we see in our shop, and the K180 is one of our go-to recommendations when a rider needs the look and the function in one package.

Questions about fitment for your specific build? Give us a call at (714) 516-9059. Our team knows these tires and we'll tell you straight whether the K180 is the right call for your machine — or point you toward something better suited if it's not. That's the MTC approach: straightforward advice, fast turnaround, and tires mounted right the first time.

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