Kenda has a reputation for making great dual-sport tires, and the K761 is no exception. The Kenda K761 Enduro (80/20) is an excellent choice for those who spend most of their time on the highway, but still want something that will hook up on dirt and gravel roads. I put the tires to the test on my 2006 DR650 during the AMA Husqvarna Shenandoah 500 National Dual Sport ride.

During the ride to the event with a full load on the bike, I was impressed at the quietness of the tire and the smooth ride, running 22 psi in the front and 25 psi in the rear. I rode through a couple of rain showers and the tires provided great traction on the wet roads. When the event kicked off, we jumped into the dirt/gravel roads and the rear tire hooked right up and provided great traction.

The ride was a 60/40 (paved/off-road) mix of twisty asphalt roads and one-lane dirt/ gravel backroads and the frequent transitions between the two made for a spectacular day of riding.

The front tire was great in the dirt, but on the gravel straightaways was a little wobbly. Standing up helped to improve stability a bit, but I think dropping another 5 lbs. of pressure would have made a big difference. It wasn’t uncomfortable enough to make me stop, so I pressed on without making any pressure changes. After lunch, we rode over the mountains of the Virginia/West Virginia border, which is a dream section of asphalt twisty roads crossing a mountain ridge.

I was impressed with the performance of the tires. If you spend most of your time on paved roads with the occasional detour down backcountry dirt or gravel roads, the Kenda K761 Enduro is an excellent choice. KendaTires.com/en/motorcycle/

MSRP: $93.99/$71.99

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