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Title: Kenda Retroactive Tires for 16" Hoops
Post by: FJ1100mjk on December 30, 2014, 10:35:48 AM
Came across these tires http://www.kendatire.com/en/motorcycle/street/retroactive/ (http://www.kendatire.com/en/motorcycle/street/retroactive/) yesterday while reading the latest issue of Rider magazine. Website for them says they've been available since Summer 2013.

Their pricing seems reasonable: http://www.motosport.com/kenda-k676-retroactive-tire-combo (http://www.motosport.com/kenda-k676-retroactive-tire-combo) <== You need to plug in the sizes, but I got $172 for a front and rear combo package here.

Has anyone who is still (if there are any left besides me  :smile: ) running 16 inch hoops tried these tires? If so, please post some feedback.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Kenda Retroactive Tires for 16" Hoops
Post by: wildfire on December 30, 2014, 10:18:22 PM
I have no experience with the Kendas but if you are looking for a good economical tire I would recommend Shinko. I have had them on 4 bikes even a heavy beast like a Goldwing and cant fault them unless you want a tire where you can  almost lean the bike parallel to the road.

Takes a little time for them to warm up.They are on my FJ now. About the same price as the Kendas
Title: Re: Kenda Retroactive Tires for 16" Hoops
Post by: red on December 30, 2014, 11:09:11 PM
FJ1100mjk,

No experience with Kendas, but one vote for 16" Pirelli Sport Demons.

Cheers,
Red
Title: Re: Kenda Retroactive Tires for 16" Hoops
Post by: FJmonkey on December 30, 2014, 11:10:50 PM
If you can find them, Avon 45/46, radials... I ran them before I went to 17"...
Title: Re: Kenda Retroactive Tires for 16" Hoops
Post by: charleygofast on December 31, 2014, 07:11:30 AM
Oh no another tire post!  The new Indian Scout runs Kenda 673s in 150/80 and 130/90 not sure on price. The 676 look like decent tires and a good price.  Im with wildfire I think Shinkos are the way to go. Im putting a set on my 16s as soon as the Avon Venom is toast                                       Charley.
Title: Re: Kenda Retroactive Tires for 16" Hoops
Post by: FJ1100mjk on December 31, 2014, 07:49:54 AM
Quote from: charleygofast on December 31, 2014, 07:11:30 AM
Oh no another tire post!

Charley.

Another tire post per se. However, my question is in regards to Kenda Retroactive tires.

What brand and/or model of tire you're running and why, has been covered (and will continue to be covered) numerous times.

I have burned through a few sets of the other brands and their particular offerings a few times now, but have no experience with the Kenda Retroactives. Hence, my question regarding them.
Title: Re: Kenda Retroactive Tires for 16" Hoops
Post by: charleygofast on December 31, 2014, 06:13:14 PM
 These do look like they'd be a good tire to run on an FJ. Hope you get some feedback. Otherwise Maybe a local shop has some in stock that you could check out. I haven't bought the Shinkos yet so I'm still open to other options.     (popcorn)