DOT Tires

I have my XR650R street legal so I need a DOT approved tire for the bike. I'm in Arizona so I need a tire that can handle hard rock and sand and still handle the pavement. I wont be doing to much street, I have good riding within 30 miles, anything over 50 miles I would trailer the bike. Any feedback would be great, thanks.

bobwire wrote:I have my XR650R street legal so I need a DOT approved tire for the bike. I'm in Arizona so I need a tire that can handle hard rock and sand and still handle the pavement. I wont be doing to much street, I have good riding within 30 miles, anything over 50 miles I would trailer the bike. Any feedback would be great, thanks.

There are some options depending your taste:

1) Pirelli MT21
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/29/392/5416/ITEM/Pirelli-MT-21-Rallycross-Rear-Tire.aspx

2) Michelin Desert
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/29/392/45674/ITEM/Michelin-Desert-Racing-Rear-Tire.aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch

3)Metzler Karoo
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/29/393/5374/ITEM/Metzeler-MCE-Karoo-Rear-Tire.aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch

4)Continental TKC
http://www.pneus-online.pt/pneu-mota/CONTINENTAL/TKC,80,TWINDURO,REAR/

check out the kenda k772 Parker. This will be my next tire to test out after I get through my MT21s

I read some reviews on the Kenda and most were positive and the price is right. Thanks.