KENDADual-SportAdventure

K270 Dual Sport

Name: K270 Dual Sport Motorcycle Tires
Brand: KENDA
Rating: 7.8 (10 reviews)

A true 50/50 dual-sport tire built for riders who split time between pavement connectors and genuine dirt — without blowing the budget.

MTC7.8/10★★★★☆Dual-Sport · Trail-Biased

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BrandKENDA

TypeDual-Sport / Adventure

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes10

Genuine 50/50 tread architecture delivers confident grip on both paved roads and loose dirt, gravel, or moderate mud without heavy compromise in either direction

Deep knob pattern with a rounded profile creates aggressive biting edges in off-road terrain while maintaining predictable cornering behavior on pavement

Purpose-blended rubber compound balances off-road traction with respectable street longevity — unusually durable for a knobby this aggressive

P-speed rated to 93 mph so you can run highway stretches between trail sections without babying the throttle

Tube-type (TT) construction in classic sizing covers a wide range of older dual-sport and smaller-displacement adventure platforms where fitment options are slim

Built to handle varied conditions — gravel, hardpack, mud, and asphalt — without swapping tires between rides

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Select Size

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

7.8/10

★★★★☆

The K270 is the right call for budget-aware dual-sport riders who spend real time off pavement and just need the road to get there.

Performance

Dry Grip7.2

Wet Grip6.8

Street Manners6.9

Track Capability3.5

Mileage8.1

Value8.4

Best For

Weekend Trail Explorer

You're on a mid-size dual-sport, pavement is just the means to get to the trailhead, and you'd rather spend money on fuel than tires. The K270 is built for exactly this use case — honest off-road traction, solid durability, and a price that doesn't sting.

Perfect Match

Budget-Conscious Dual-Sport Commuter

You ride pavement Monday through Friday but want to peel off onto a fire road or dirt two-track on the weekend without switching rubber. The K270 handles both roles competently — just know the knobby tread will remind you it's there on smooth asphalt.

Great Match

Highway-Heavy Adventure Tourer

If most of your miles are freeway or long-haul pavement with only the occasional maintained gravel road, the K270's aggressive pattern will feel like overkill — noisier and less planted than you want at speed. A street-biased 80/20 adventure tire will serve you better.

Consider a more street-biased 80/20 adventure tire

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
FrontOOS	N/A	—	0316-0718	0427027519	047853153682	$51.52$60.95Save $9
Front	N/A	—	K2707	042702138B0	—	$65.05$76.95Save $12
RearOOS	N/A	—	0316-0719	0427030017	047853980615	$50.67$59.95Save $9
Rear	N/A	—	K2705	042701864C0	—	$91.16$107.95Save $17
RearOOS	N/A	—	0316-0717	0427025017	047853979794	$38.38$45.95Save $8
Rear	N/A	—	K2709	042701850B0	—	$67.59$79.95Save $12
Rear	N/A	—	K2708	042701842B0	—	$65.89$77.95Save $12
Rear	N/A	—	K2703	042701760C0	—	$67.59$79.95Save $12
Rear	100/90-18	—	0313-0021	042701805C1	—	$65.05$76.95Save $12
Rear	120/80-18	—	0313-0022	042701806C1	—	$76.89$90.95Save $14

Frequently Asked

Absolutely. The K270 carries a P-speed rating good for up to 93 mph, so highway transit between dirt sections is no problem. That said, expect more road noise and slightly more buzz through the bars than you'd get from a street-focused tire — it's the trade-off for real off-road capability.

It means the K270 genuinely works in both environments without being dishonest about either. Off-road, it hooks up well in gravel, loose dirt, and moderate mud. On pavement, it's stable and controllable but noisier and less refined than a road-biased tire. It won't dominate at either extreme — it's engineered to handle both.

Longevity varies with your terrain split and riding style, but the durable compound and robust knob construction tend to hold up well for an aggressively patterned dual-sport tire. The mileage score reflects above-average wear life in its class — a notable strength of this tire.

Yes — the K270 is tube-type (TT) construction and requires an inner tube. This is common across many classic dual-sport and smaller-displacement adventure platforms. The upside is added puncture resistance off-road and broader compatibility with older wheel designs.

Probably not. If your riding is 80% or more pavement with only light gravel mixed in, the K270's aggressive tread pattern will work against you — more noise, slightly reduced wet-pavement grip, and unnecessary rolling resistance. An 80/20 adventure tire would hit closer to your actual riding profile.

It's adequate but not a strength. The knobby pattern does move water, but the reduced contact area compared to a street tire means wet-pavement traction is lower — wet grip scores reflect this honestly. Ride with extra margin on wet roads, especially over painted lines, metal grates, and manhole covers where the individual knobs have less to grab.

Kenda K270 Dual Sport Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange carries the Kenda K270 for dual-sport and adventure riders throughout Orange County who need a tire that genuinely earns the 'dual-sport' label. Whether you're launching out of Irvine for a fire road run or commuting through Anaheim before a weekend trail session near Mission Viejo, the K270 delivers a practical 50/50 split between pavement competence and real off-road traction — all at a price point that doesn't require justification.

We stock the K270 at below-MSRP dealer pricing and mount them same-day with no appointment needed. Our walk-in mount and balance service runs $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire — transparent, flat pricing with no surprises. Our technicians know dual-sport fitment, including tube-type applications and the classic sizing the K270 runs, so your older platform or small-displacement adventure bike gets the same expert attention as anything else in the shop.

If you're not sure whether the K270 or a more street-biased adventure tire fits your actual riding split, call us at (714) 516-9059 and talk it through. We'd rather match you to the right tire the first time than sell you something you'll regret on your next long freeway haul. Serving Orange, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and the surrounding Orange County area — walk in any time.

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