[Cobram]

I have actual experience with the Kenda tires. When I first got the bike it had brand new Kendas front and rear on it. The rear lasted only 4000 miles, then I put another one on that REALLY wore out after only 4000 miles.

How was the gripping and traction? Personally, I will sacrifice longevity for traction, especially in the rain.



From my personal experience, Avons were the longest lasting tire I've ever had on the CX, almost 15k miles before I needed to replace it. Traction...acceptable but a bit dangerous in the twisties when it rained. Best tires (both automotive and bike) for grip and rain have been Dunlop D's, although they didn't last anywhere near as long as the Avons.

 

[Cobram]

Funny thing was each time I needed to get tires, those Dunlops were on sale.....never more than $150 for the pair.

Coincidentally....

last week, before this subject came up, I ordered a set of DunFlops from Motorcycle Superstore for the GL, on SALE.

D404 Metric Cruiser Rear Tire

Size- 130/90H-16

SKU#96782 $70.99

D404 Metric Cruiser Front Tire

100/90H-19

SKU#96796 $61.99



Grand Total:

$132.98



With Free Shipping.

 

[Cobram]

Inweldingwetrust was riding CX's when they were in the testing phase, IIRC he was a test pilot for Honda or some such at the time. He has been MIA from the list for a while.