I went ahead and replaced my worn out rear Shinko with this Kenda, to see if I'd get a bit more mileage out of it. Front Shinko 244 on the left and 705 on the right: Rear Shinko 244 on the left, 705 on the right: Rear 244 rear vs 705 rear: 244 front versus 705 front: xlcc. Ive been planning to put a set of Shinko 705s on my XR as soon as the IRC GP-110 tires are sufficiently worn out. I use the Kenda 270 up front and find it is not bad, and Shinko 244 on the rear. Offroad: I ride in the rockies doing some intermediate to difficult trails with rocks. These all-around tires also provide riders with a more affordable alternative to the D606 and seem to take aim at the budget-oriented Kenda K270 and Shinko 244. Only 6 left in stock - order soon. I ride fairly agressive. Shinko 244 is nearly identical and wears a bit longer. I wound up with a Kenda 761 and a Shinko 244 (rears) at the same time. Unfortunately as most of us know they don't make a rear tire (180/80-14) for our bikes. Shinko 244 on the left and Kenda 270 on the right. 4.3 out of 5 stars 53. The Shinko 244 front and rear will get you up and down "won't be difficult" trails, allow you to stick to any asphalt situation you will encounter. Street, gravel whatever they did great. It kind of seems like this sort of tire just does not exist. Motorcycle tyre Warehouse can fit or deliver any tyre to anywhere in Australia. Well my first set of Kenda K270 tires wore like iron. They do have a tendency to either work very well, or lose knobs like crazy. The Kenda K270 and Shinko 244 seem about 5 steps up. Want to try a shinko 705 as my commuter tire. I did research and found the shinko 244 to have the best rating overall. So I wanted to get some more info on people experience with there dual sport tires. I did research and found the shinko 244 to have the best rating overall. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Better than the Kenda K270 ... but NOT as good as the Kenda Off Road. For a 50/50 split, I’d choose between the Kenda K270 and the Shinko 244. The Kenda K-270 is nearly identical to the Shinko 244, with the exception being a bit deeper tread. Forget the 244, it is more than worth the extra 10$ to get a shinko 700 front and rear, they are great on pavement and they hook up much better in the dirt than the shinko 705! I have just done another tire swap and sticking with the 244, only this time I stepped up to the 5.10 X 17 with a 3.25 X 21 Kenda in front. Is there no tire that is just a step or two up from stock? 15 $53.95 $53.95. The 244 is made for put putting around the farm, i wouldnt expect anything more from that tire. Upon visual inspection, there’s not much between them. I eventually found that nothing grips as good as a good front dirt tire. Ive been doing some research and Ive seen that theres not a great write up comparing all three tires. I need two new tires but can't afford much right now, so my choice is between Kenda's K270 or Shinko's 700. It looks like the K270 and Shinko 244 (or IRC GP-1) are garnering considerable interest as a front tire on the TW200. Although the center tread pattern is almost the same, the Shinko has more substantial knobs especially on the outside which gives it a much more stable feel when leaned over. 934 398. for street and off road. The 705 is a great tire, but the 700 is far superior for dual purpose. Using stock tire at … Those tiny small side knobs on the Kenda's flex very easily while the Shinko side knobs are larger and more stable. The 270's are a bit greasy on the road until you scrub them in. I can't say anything of personal experience for the Kenda or IRC, but the Shinko has worked perfect for me so far. They do have a tendency to either work very well, or lose knobs like crazy. Who's has had either of these two I have the death wings rear lasted about 3500 miles (1 season), now its time for some serious tires.... shinko 244's Those tiny small side knobs on the Kenda's flex very easily while the Shinko side knobs are larger and more stable. Kenda K270 and the Shinko 244 I’m going to close this video with options for lighter dual-sport bikes – typically 650ccs and under. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Shinko 244 Series Rear/Front Tire - 2.75-21 at Amazon.com. The Shinko 244 is intriguing. Keep in mind, knobby type tires are prone to chunking. I can't say anything of personal experience for the Kenda or IRC, but the Shinko has worked perfect for me so far. I've only got about 700 miles on it, but I can already tell it's going to be my tire of choice: does really good on gravel/dirt and does just fine on my commute at speeds up to 75 and it's never made me uncomfortable on twisty 2-lane roads. One lug was almost torn off. [This Kenda K270 Dual Sport Motorcycle Tires Review was originally published in the June 2009 issue of Rider magazine] . Kenda K270 Dual/Enduro Front Motorcycle Bias Tire - 3.00-21 58C. And the Dunlop D606 knobby seems about 10 steps up. 5.10x17 (67P) Tube Type Shinko 244 Series Dual Sport Universal Tire for Kawasaki KLX650C 1993-1996. I bought the Kenda K270's for front and rear on my previous DR. Im somewhat aware that these seem to be the best options for my riding style. Kenda 3000 Mile Update: Last year late summer I ordered a new set and got just over 600 miles on them before the center lugs were cracking BAD. I opted to mount the 244. My rider weight is 180, with all the gear — does rider weight even come into this — is it a matter of preference — or trail conditions — riding style — or even height (6ft) — so many variables $43.15 $ 43. Shinko 241 vs 244 I understand the basic difference, which is primarily weight — slight compound change etc — but if you had a bike with the 244 fitted, is it worth changing for the 241 ? FREE Shipping. I really like the IRCs for street riding (twisty roads), and theyre okay off road if the trail doesnt get too serious, but I wanted to try something different. But at least they don't have the bad reputation for road driving as the Kenda k270. I think that is a possible trans american trail tire for me. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Kenda K270 Dual/Enduro Rear Motorcycle Bias Tire - 4.10-18 58B at Amazon.com. Was actually looking for the Shinko 244 but could not find any (sold out). I have over 30,000 miles on the 244's, running at 75 MPH for considerable distances, with no issues. I thought they were o.k. I'm sure they won't be like my past D606s or MT21s but for now they'll work. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Shinko 244 Series Rear/Front TireThe 244 Series dual purpose street and trail tire is designed to be equally at home on dirt or pavement. I apologize if my earlier post, which I am correcting mislead anyone. The 244 has slightly larger blocks on the outer edge making it a bit more confidence inspiring when leaning hard into a turn on pavement. Although the center tread pattern is almost the same, the Shinko has more substantial knobs especially on the outside which gives it a much more stable feel when leaned over. I may hit dirt trails a bit more than your description, still my preference for dirt/fire/gravel roads ended up being a dirt tire front (D606 a 90/10) and retained the Shinko 244 or Kenda K270 in the rear (really like both). Did anybody use this tire -Kenda K270 Rear Tire 5.10-18- as front tire? The Kenda K270 or Shinko 244 rear are long-wearing alternatives to the D606 that do well on pavement. The 244 is also very similar to the Kenda K270 design, but is almost always less expensive. I left the same Shinko on the front. Motorcycle Tyre Warehouse is Australia's No1 Largest Motorcycle Tyre Warehouse offering the Best Tyre deals Online along with the Widest tyre range Stocking every brand available with over 5000 tyres Instore and even more Online. I have a Kenda 761 rear and love it on the street. The K270 rear seems a touch more aggressive than the 244 rear, and is capable enough in the mud and sand that the added cost per mile of the D606 starts to seem unnecessary. Dunlop claims the new tire offers great traction on everything from hard-packed fire roads to soft single-track trails. $82.39 ... Only 5 left in stock - order soon. But at least they don't have the bad reputation for road driving as the Kenda k270. Shinko 244 on the left and Kenda 270 on the right. I did not notice any power or braking differences. 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