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Scooters - 125 to 300 => People s200 => Topic started by: slugrocket rob on August 30, 2010, 11:28:20 PM
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So I have put enough wear on the Kenda tires my People S 200 came with that I am thinking about some new tires. Though the Kenda tires were OK I'm thinking about getting a better quality all weather tire (as I live and commute in the wet pacific north west). What do you think of Kenda tires (quality,wear) and / or what would you recomend and what is available to fite the People S? Thanks for any help and info :)
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My dealer stocks Avon Strykes, so that's what I have on both bikes. The S200 definately rides SMOOTHER on these, as compared to the original tires. They seem to get very good ratings all over the net.
I did notice however that someone now makes a steel belted radial in this size. HMMM
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If you had a chance to ride the original Kendas in the rainy weather you report, and had no issues with the handling, then I have to say: You could do a lot worse than the Kendas.
My P250 also had Kendas installed, OEM. The front tire I had to replace early, after a couple of repairs (plugs) due to punctures. The rear tire, I got about 14,000km wear out of it. So, they do last a good, long time. Of course, they aren't as grippy -- that's the trade-off.
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..Avon Viper Strykes are an awesome tire..
..theyre, relatively, the best tire i've ever bought for ANY type of vehicle...
..i had Kenda before i went to Avon...
..i'll never run another K...
peace
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I had the OEM Kendas when I bought my scoot with 16,000 km on bike. I changed the rear at 21k and the front at about 30k. I went to Shinkos based on pricing and the positive reviews the sports bike racers said about them as they were using them for their track day tires. I wanted a tire they did not have a center groove as I felt i aggravated the cupping from front tire had. I have had no issues with the Shinkos.
I am not a huge risk taker but I am a big guy, ride pretty hard and have ridden as many as 400 miles in a single day on them.