…a front tire will generally last as long as two rears. Again, look at the wear markers and always err on the side of safety. Most off-road tires are not directional and can even be reversed to stretch additional life out of them. But, there are some, especially soft-terrain and dual-sport meats, that…

…Michelin updates its dual-sport tire with its new Anakee III. A quality set of motorcycle tires is the most tangible performance upgrade you can make to a bike. And for 2013 French tire brand Michelin wants to earn your hard-earned dollars by introducing six new street tires designed to complement…

…tires . Our big blue thumper has since racked up miles and we’ve bolted on more aftermarket goodies. Part II of our KLR project boosts touring capability and crash protection. Givi 408D Windshield & D408KIT As a touring platform, the bone stock KLR650 proves surprisingly competent for a $6299 dual-…

…motor isn't exactly the type to spin up the rear tire very often. For pure off-road use, with the relatively docile power and excellent wear thus far, we expect to get 3-4 times the lifespan compared to a regular knobby on this bike. Dual-sporting would of course alter the air pressure needs and wear…

…performance is a compromise and many of the tires that perform well do not last very long. Like most dual-sport bikes, the stock tires aren't great at much of anything. They were quickly replaced with a set of the venerable Kenda Trackmasters. This DOT tire has a dirt bias, being rated for 80% dirt, 20%…

…passion surrounding the sport itself,"" he admits. ""When looking at both the KLR650 and DR650 it's hard not to think of the correlation these two bikes have with the late Ranchero and El Camino. The vehicles were not really cars and not altogether trucks, as are our two dual-sports are not really road bikes…

…Bridgestone MT21 tires was the first across, mostly because we figured it would be easiest to lift out if needed. It took some pushing and dog paddling, but one rider was able to negotiate it through. Having been introduced over a decade ago, the MT21 is a virtual standard by which dual sport tires are judged…

…7.3 in. Front tire : 90/90x21 Rear tire: 130/80x17 Front brake / rear brake: Single 280mm petal-type disc, two-piston caliper / single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper This machine has had a strong following throughout the years. Whether or not it remains the best-selling dual-sport remains to be seen…

…four-wheeled vehicles. And at $4899, this dual-sport offers a smile-per-dollar ratio that's pretty damn hard to beat. Let us know what you think about this article in the MotoUSA Forum . Photo Gallery Recent Dirt Bike Motorcycle Reviews OtherKawasaki Reviews Dealer Locator Related Articles 2008 Kawasaki…

…away from their predecessors. We've already reported on the most serious street machine of the three, the Xmoto , but well-funded off-roaders and dual-sport riders will take a higher interest in the Xchallenge and Xcountry. The Xchallenge is by far the more off-road worthy of the two machines. Extra suspension…