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K6022 Kozmik

A dual-compound urban tire built for scooters and small-displacement machines that need wet-weather confidence and real-world mileage — every day, rain or shine.

MTC7.8/10★★★★☆Scooter · All-Weather Street
KENDA K6022 Kozmik motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandKENDA
TypeScooter / Street
FitmentRear
Sizes4
Dual-compound design puts a harder center strip where mileage matters most and softer shoulders where cornering grip is needed
Purpose-cut sipes and integrated drainage channels actively push water away from the contact patch in wet conditions
Tread geometry tuned for urban riding — stable and comfortable on city streets, responsive enough for spirited weekend carving
Sized for scooters and small-displacement bikes — check fitment for your specific machine before ordering
Compound formulation targets predictable, even wear so you're not constantly watching the tread depth
Strong value play for high-mileage commuters who need an all-conditions tire without a premium sport-tire price
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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
★★★★☆
Best suited for urban commuters and scooter riders who need dependable wet-grip and long tread life over any track-oriented performance.
Performance
Dry Grip7.5
Wet Grip8.2
Street Manners8.5
Track Capability4.0
Mileage8.0
Value8.3
Best For
Urban Commuter
You're on the bike five days a week, dealing with stop-and-go traffic, wet morning streets, and the occasional pothole. The Kozmik was essentially built around your use case — long-wearing, confident in the wet, and consistently predictable so you're not second-guessing the front end when a lane gets damp.
Perfect Match
Spirited Scooter Enthusiast
You commute during the week but look forward to carving familiar canyon or coastal roads on weekends. The Kozmik's softer shoulder compound gives you real cornering feedback, and the dual-compound construction means that weekend fun doesn't eat through the center of your tire prematurely.
Great Match
Track Day Rider
If you're chasing lap times or pushing hard lean angles at a track session, the Kozmik isn't your tire. It's engineered for the street, not the circuit, and its dry-grip and track-use scores reflect that honestly.
Consider Avon 3D Supersport or similar track-oriented compounds
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
RearN/A0340-092004602210501$46.44$54.95Save $9
Rear110/70-120340-092104602212101$48.87$57.95Save $9
Rear120/70-120340-092204602212201$51.52$60.95Save $9
Rear130/70-120340-092304602212301$54.06$63.95Save $10
Frequently Asked
The harder center compound handles the daily grind — braking, acceleration, and straight-line miles — while the softer shoulder compound does the work during cornering. Used as designed for urban and commuter riding, the result is a reasonably even wear profile across the tire. Single-compound sport tires used in the same conditions typically wear out faster.
Wet performance is arguably where this tire earns its keep most. The siping pattern and built-in drainage channels are specifically designed to move water away from the contact patch and keep the tire hooked up on damp pavement. If you ride year-round in Orange County's occasional wet winters, this tire handles it without drama.
Urban riders in normal commuting conditions can reasonably expect somewhere in the 5,000–7,000-mile range, though actual results vary with machine weight, riding style, and road surfaces. The dual-compound strategy is specifically intended to stretch tread life without gutting handling performance — it's a legitimate value tire for high-mileage riders.
It's not what this tire is built for, and the scores reflect that honestly — track capability sits at 4 out of 10. For spirited street riding it's perfectly capable, but if you're heading to a track day or want maximum dry bite at the limit, you'll want a dedicated sport or track compound instead.
Most riders notice a meaningful step up in wet-weather confidence and corner feel compared to standard OEM rubber. Longevity is typically comparable to or better than OEM options, and the dual-compound construction generally offers a more balanced performance envelope than the single-compound tires many scooters ship with.
Yes — plan for 50 to 100 miles of easy, varied riding before pushing the tire hard. New tires carry a mold-release agent from manufacturing that needs to be scrubbed off, and the compound benefits from a few heat cycles before it's fully conditioned. Ride conservatively early on and gradually work back up to your normal pace.

Kenda K6022 Kozmik Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA carries the Kenda K6022 Kozmik for scooter and small-displacement riders across Orange County — from Irvine and Anaheim to Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Mission Viejo. If you're commuting daily and need a tire that handles wet streets without sacrificing tread life, the Kozmik's dual-compound construction and high wet-grip scores make it a smart, practical choice for Southern California riding year-round.

We stock the Kozmik at below-MSRP dealer pricing, and our walk-in mount and balance service means you can be back on the road the same day. Mount is $69, balance is $9.95, and disposal is $3.50 per tire — straightforward, no surprises. Our team knows scooter and small-displacement fitments inside and out, so if you're unsure whether the K6022 is the right fit for your machine, just call us at (714) 516-9059 and we'll sort it out.

The Kozmik earns strong scores for street manners, wet grip, and value — which makes it one of the more honest buys in the urban/scooter tire segment. It's not trying to be a track tire, and it doesn't pretend to be. What it does — all-conditions urban performance with real-world mileage — it does well. Stop by MTC in Orange and we'll get you fitted and mounted the same visit.

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