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K950

A street-legal trials tire built for riders who tackle technical terrain first and pavement second — the K950 bridges trail and tarmac without asking you to compromise.

MTC7.8/10★★★★☆Dual-Sport · Trail-First
DUNLOP K950 motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandDUNLOP
TypeDual-Sport / Off-Road
FitmentRear
Sizes1
Bias-ply construction absorbs off-road impacts and root strikes while holding up through necessary street miles
Tread pattern engineered for hard-pack, rocks, and technical single-track — not just gravel shoulders
Dual-compound formula maintains traction on both damp trail surfaces and dry pavement transitions
Significantly quieter and longer-wearing on asphalt than traditional knobby tires — real-world usable on the road
Front and rear profiles designed as a matched system for consistent handling across mixed terrain
Street-legal certification makes it viable for competitions requiring trailhead-to-trailhead road travel
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MTC Rating
MTC Score
7.8/10
★★★★☆
Best suited for trials competitors and dual-sport riders who prioritize technical off-road capability and need reliable — not thrilling — street manners in between.
Performance
Dry Grip8.2
Wet Grip7.9
Street Manners6.8
Track Capability3.5
Mileage7.4
Value8.1
Best For
Trials Competitor
You need a street-legal tire to ride between staging areas and get through competition travel without a trailer. The K950 delivers the compliance and bite you need on hard-pack, rocks, and technical roots — without sacrificing the legality you require on public roads.
Perfect Match
Dual-Sport Adventurer
Your rides blend highway connections with serious off-road exploration, and you're not interested in swapping rubber every weekend. The K950 handles both environments with enough competence to keep you safe on the slab and confident on the trail — a practical one-tire solution for mixed-terrain adventures.
Great Match
Pure Street Rider
If pavement is your primary surface with only the occasional dirt detour, the K950 will feel like overkill in the wrong direction — firmer, noisier, and less precise in corners than a dedicated street tire. You'll get more out of a sport-touring option built around asphalt performance.
Consider sport-touring alternatives
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
RearN/A—0317-065945112401848983019868$97.65$117.95Save $20
Frequently Asked
The K950 is street-legal and road-capable, but it's not engineered as a commuter tire. You'll notice a stiffer, louder ride compared to any dedicated street rubber. It's the right call if you're covering pavement between trail sessions — not the right call if asphalt is where you spend 90% of your time.
The K950 shines on hard-packed dirt, rocky trails, and wet roots — that's its wheelhouse. It's not a dedicated mud tire and won't self-clean the way an aggressive knobby does in deep or soft conditions. If your rides are primarily muddy, a more aggressive off-road-specific tire will serve you better.
Substantially longer — riders regularly see double the street mileage versus traditional knobbies, thanks to K950's purpose-built compounds. Actual wear depends on your speed, load, and how much time you spend on pavement versus dirt, but the improvement over pure off-road rubber is meaningful and consistent.
It depends entirely on your route split. If your adventures lean toward technical trails with road sections connecting them, the K950 is a strong choice. If your tours are majority highway with occasional dirt, you'd be better served by a more street-oriented dual-sport tire that prioritizes pavement handling and comfort.
On pavement, bias-ply construction delivers less precise cornering feel than a radial — that's a fair trade-off to acknowledge. What you gain is outstanding compliance and impact resistance off-road, which is exactly why trials and technical riders prefer it. For the K950's intended terrain mix, bias-ply is the right call, not a compromise.
We don't recommend mixing tire models. The K950's front and rear profiles are engineered to work together, sharing complementary geometries for balanced handling across varied surfaces. Mixing brands or models can produce unpredictable handling — run matched K950s front and rear for consistent, predictable performance everywhere you ride.

Dunlop K950 Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Dunlop K950 for dual-sport and trials riders throughout Orange County — from the canyon roads of Mission Viejo to the trails accessible from Irvine and Anaheim. The K950 fills a specific niche: a street-legal tire with genuine off-road bite, purpose-built for riders who log real miles on hard-pack and rock before connecting back through town. If you're running a trials bike or a dual-sport that actually sees dirt, this is worth a conversation with our team.

Walk in any day and we'll mount and balance your K950s on the spot — no appointment needed. Our tire service runs $69 mount + $9.95 balance + $3.50 disposal per tire, and we price below MSRP on Dunlop's full lineup. Whether you're in Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, or anywhere else in the OC, we're your closest expert resource for off-road and dual-sport rubber that actually fits your riding.

Not sure the K950 is the right match for your terrain split? Call us at (714) 516-9059 and walk us through your ride profile. Our team knows the local trails and the roads that connect them — we'll tell you honestly whether the K950 makes sense or whether a different dual-sport option better suits your mileage mix. That's what being the motorcycle tire experts in Orange County actually means.

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