--- product_id: 548986995 title: "Kenda KM1 190/50ZR17 Sport Touring Motorcycle Tire 73W (190/50-17)" brand: "kenda" price: "€ 719.73" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Kenda" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/548986995-kenda-km1-190-50zr17-sport-touring-motorcycle-tire-73w-190 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 73W speed rating for high performance All-weather grip with advanced tread 4-ply durable radial build Kenda KM1 190/50ZR17 Sport Touring Motorcycle Tire 73W (190/50-17) **Brand:** kenda **Price:** € 719.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏁 Ride Bold, Ride Smart — The Kenda KM1 Means Business ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kenda KM1 190/50ZR17 Sport Touring Motorcycle Tire 73W (190/50-17) by kenda - **How much does it cost?** € 719.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/548986995-kenda-km1-190-50zr17-sport-touring-motorcycle-tire-73w-190) ## Best For - kenda enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kenda brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Innovative Tread Design:** Promotes even wear and superior grip in wet or dry conditions, so you never compromise safety for style. - • **Optimized Apex Geometry:** Delivers razor-sharp handling and rock-solid stability at high speeds—confidence in every curve. - • **Robust 4-Ply Construction:** Built tough to withstand the rigors of daily rides while extending tire longevity and performance. - • **Advanced Heat-Responsive Compound:** Reaches optimal grip temperature faster, ensuring immediate traction from the first mile. - • **Unmatched Sport-Touring Versatility:** Engineered to excel across diverse terrains and riding styles, perfect for the modern rider’s dynamic lifestyle. ## Overview The Kenda KM1 190/50ZR17 Sport Touring Motorcycle Tire combines a durable 4-ply radial construction with an advanced rubber compound and optimized apex geometry to deliver exceptional high-speed stability, responsive handling, and all-weather grip. Designed for sport-touring motorcycles, it offers even tread wear and reliable performance year-round, making it a top choice for riders seeking both safety and style. ## Description Buy Kenda KM1 190/50ZR17 Sport Touring Motorcycle Tire 73W (190/50-17) | 4-ply radial Tire for sport-touring motorcycles Ideal for all-weather grip, responsive handling, & even wear w/ Keychain: Sport - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: amazing tire for the price - could not recommend this enough, incredible handling, it stands up to rain and super dry the same, it looks fantastic from the back (😉) the traction is incredible, i’ve slammed it almost sideways while going 80 through a corner and it gripped more than that girl from college. the durability has already gone through some wheelies and it’ll stand up straight if you get her hit enough, incredible tire! Review: Good budget tire - I have a sport touring bike that I try to ride whenever the weather cooperates. It racks up a fair number of miles, a combination of highway and local roads. The Metzeler Sportecs that I'd been running were getting pretty worn, and the rear tire had just gone past the bottom of the wear bars. In other words, I was overdue for tires. I was contemplating a premium tire like Michelin, but $500+ of rubber just wasn't in the budget. I looked around for tires in the sizes that I needed and settled on the Kendas. They're listed as sport touring tires, which is mostly what I do with this bike (no track days). The reviews were good, the speed rating was high enough for my bike, and the load ratings were the same as the tires I was replacing and gave me a comfortable margin of load capacity. OK, I'm sold. The tires arrived quickly (they gave me a 5 day window for delivery, and these tires arrived on the first day). One day I came home and a big box with a pair of tires in it was waiting for me. They even sent a small bottle opener in the box. A little weird but cool. Installing them was a CHORE. The sidewalls on these tires are very stiff, and they're a little wider than the factory tires (though they're the same size as the tires that I replaced). Putting them on the wheels with tire spoons was a real fight. Use plenty of soapy water or bead lubricant, and perhaps a drop-center tool to help you if you go this way. Or just pay someone else, like I should have. Getting the beads to seat was another hurdle. I used a spray bottle with soapy water on the beads, and I think each tire needed 40 PSI to finally pop their beads into place. That's close to the maximum recommended pressure when seating beads, and they sounded like gunshots when they finally went. I don't look forward to having to change them in the future-- they're ON THERE. The tires were almost perfectly balanced as-installed. I think each one needed 1/2 oz. of weight to get it to balance. These tires are supposed to be the same size and aspect ratio as the ones I removed (according to both desertcart and the numbers on the sidewall), but they're noticeably wider just the same.. This worried me because I don't have a lot of room between the rear tire and the fender, but the tire fit with room to spare. The fatter tires look good on the bike. So how do they work? So far, brilliantly. I took the bike out for a quick spin. I was very careful because new tires can be slick and the roads were still a bit wet, but I never felt them even come close to breaking traction. I rode around town and then did some slow circles in a parking lot to scrub the sides of the tires in a bit more. Even on wet roads, these things were glued to the ground. In a corner, these tires tip in more quickly than the Metzelers that they replaced. The Metzelers were a great tire for many miles, but I'd done a lot of highway riding and they were squared off so they no longer fell into a corner quite as easily. These Kendas make the bike feel more agile than it has in a while. On the highway, these tires were butter-smooth. The balance is dead-on and there's no shake at all. No idea about noise because the exhaust is kind of loud and I wear ear plugs to ride, but I didn't notice anything unusual at all. If these tires last as long as the Metzelers did (6000 miles of my ownership, plus who knows how many with the previous owner), they'll be an outstanding value. That's a big ask-- this is a heavy, relatively powerful bike-- but so far these tires are very impressive for the price. I'll update once I have some more miles on them. UPDATE: I've ridden on these for a couple of hundred miles and really like them. The bike is easier to maneuver at slow speeds and lays down better in corners. The vibration I had with the previous Metzelers (flat spot) is gone and these are smooth on the highway. They do tend to follow grooves in the road perhaps a bit more than the Metzelers, but nothing alarming. Traction on tar "snakes" and freshly sealed asphalt is better than with the Metzelers. I haven't pushed them hard enough to find out where the limits are, but these tires feel great during everyday riding. UPDATE 2 10-2025: These tires are still a good value, but I'm finding that they're more sensitive to grooves and imperfections in the pavement than the previous Metzelers. I've gone over some heavily grooved roads a couple of times and the bike has wagged its tail a bit. Not enough to lose control or anything, but it definitely wakes you up. I also feel a bit of weave at highway speeds that I didn't get with the Metzelers. I've checked tire pressures, aligned the rear wheel, etc. and it hasn't made a difference. So far they're wearing well and seem like a pretty good tire all around so I'm not ready to dock them a star, but they seem a little twitchier to me than the previous tires. I have a longish trip coming up soon, we'll see how they do. ## Features - Ideal for Sport-Touring: Perfectly suited for sport-touring motorcycles, the Kenda KM1 offers the ultimate in performance, durability, and versatility, compatible with a wide range of popular motorcycle sizes. - Optimized Apex Geometry: The KM1's optimized apex design delivers a perfect balance of high-speed stability and agile handling, making it ideal for a variety of riding styles and terrains. - Newly Designed Tread Pattern: The tire's innovative tread design promotes even wear over time while enhancing grip in challenging weather conditions, ensuring a safer and more consistent ride. - 4-Ply Construction: Built with durable 4-ply construction, this high-performance tire provides strength and longevity, ensuring a smooth and stable ride for all types of riders. - Advanced Rubber Compound: Designed to heat up quickly from cold temperatures, this compound ensures consistent, reliable performance from the moment you hit the road. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09QXJQGSY | | Automotive Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit | | Best Sellers Rank | #88,623 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #8 in Street Motorcycle Touring Tires | | Brand | Kenda | | Brand Name | Kenda | | Construction Type | Radial | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 938 Reviews | | Included Components | 1 Tire | | Item Dimensions | 24 x 24 x 8 inches | | Item Type Name | Tire | | Item Weight | 17.7 pounds | | Load Capacity | 805 pounds | | Load Index | 73 | | Manufacturer Part Number | KM1 | | Maximum Pressure | 73 psi | | Ply | 4-Ply | | Rim Size | 17 inches | | Seasons | Year Round | | Section Width | 7.5 inches | | Size | 190/50-17 R | | Speed Rating | W | | Tire Aspect Ratio | 50 | | Tire Diameter | 24.5 inches | | Tread Depth | 5 millimeters | | Tread Type | Directional | | UPC | 047853214611 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Vehicle Tire ISO Metric Size Description | 190/50ZR17(R) | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kenda - **Load Capacity:** 805 pounds - **Load Index:** 73 - **Rim Size:** 17 inches - **Section Width:** 7.5 inches - **Size:** 190/50-17 R - **Speed Rating:** W - **Tire Aspect Ratio:** 50 - **Tread Depth:** 5 millimeters - **Tread Type:** Directional ## Images ![Kenda KM1 190/50ZR17 Sport Touring Motorcycle Tire 73W (190/50-17) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611o11WBQmL.jpg) ![Kenda KM1 190/50ZR17 Sport Touring Motorcycle Tire 73W (190/50-17) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RFQW3P7CL.jpg) ![Kenda KM1 190/50ZR17 Sport Touring Motorcycle Tire 73W (190/50-17) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PH5Vx57gL.jpg) ![Kenda KM1 190/50ZR17 Sport Touring Motorcycle Tire 73W (190/50-17) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712ezdN6wRL.jpg) ![Kenda KM1 190/50ZR17 Sport Touring Motorcycle Tire 73W (190/50-17) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iY0Fbw-6L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this fit a gsxr 1000** A: Older gixxer 1000s use a 190/50 rear, newer ones may us the taller 190/55. All gixxer 1000s use 120/70 fronts. **Q: How many miles do these last riding normal?** A: That depends on your riding and braking habits. There really is no correct answer to this question. **Q: Paid for my tires 3 weeks ago supposed to have got them last Friday here it is the next Friday still nothing** A: Yes **Q: I want to buy a set but I need 170/80/15 and 110/90/18** A: Check the manufacturers website for sizes available. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ amazing tire for the price *by C***K on August 16, 2026* could not recommend this enough, incredible handling, it stands up to rain and super dry the same, it looks fantastic from the back (😉) the traction is incredible, i’ve slammed it almost sideways while going 80 through a corner and it gripped more than that girl from college. the durability has already gone through some wheelies and it’ll stand up straight if you get her hit enough, incredible tire! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good budget tire *by Z***L on April 8, 2025* I have a sport touring bike that I try to ride whenever the weather cooperates. It racks up a fair number of miles, a combination of highway and local roads. The Metzeler Sportecs that I'd been running were getting pretty worn, and the rear tire had just gone past the bottom of the wear bars. In other words, I was overdue for tires. I was contemplating a premium tire like Michelin, but $500+ of rubber just wasn't in the budget. I looked around for tires in the sizes that I needed and settled on the Kendas. They're listed as sport touring tires, which is mostly what I do with this bike (no track days). The reviews were good, the speed rating was high enough for my bike, and the load ratings were the same as the tires I was replacing and gave me a comfortable margin of load capacity. OK, I'm sold. The tires arrived quickly (they gave me a 5 day window for delivery, and these tires arrived on the first day). One day I came home and a big box with a pair of tires in it was waiting for me. They even sent a small bottle opener in the box. A little weird but cool. Installing them was a CHORE. The sidewalls on these tires are very stiff, and they're a little wider than the factory tires (though they're the same size as the tires that I replaced). Putting them on the wheels with tire spoons was a real fight. Use plenty of soapy water or bead lubricant, and perhaps a drop-center tool to help you if you go this way. Or just pay someone else, like I should have. Getting the beads to seat was another hurdle. I used a spray bottle with soapy water on the beads, and I think each tire needed 40 PSI to finally pop their beads into place. That's close to the maximum recommended pressure when seating beads, and they sounded like gunshots when they finally went. I don't look forward to having to change them in the future-- they're ON THERE. The tires were almost perfectly balanced as-installed. I think each one needed 1/2 oz. of weight to get it to balance. These tires are supposed to be the same size and aspect ratio as the ones I removed (according to both Amazon and the numbers on the sidewall), but they're noticeably wider just the same.. This worried me because I don't have a lot of room between the rear tire and the fender, but the tire fit with room to spare. The fatter tires look good on the bike. So how do they work? So far, brilliantly. I took the bike out for a quick spin. I was very careful because new tires can be slick and the roads were still a bit wet, but I never felt them even come close to breaking traction. I rode around town and then did some slow circles in a parking lot to scrub the sides of the tires in a bit more. Even on wet roads, these things were glued to the ground. In a corner, these tires tip in more quickly than the Metzelers that they replaced. The Metzelers were a great tire for many miles, but I'd done a lot of highway riding and they were squared off so they no longer fell into a corner quite as easily. These Kendas make the bike feel more agile than it has in a while. On the highway, these tires were butter-smooth. The balance is dead-on and there's no shake at all. No idea about noise because the exhaust is kind of loud and I wear ear plugs to ride, but I didn't notice anything unusual at all. If these tires last as long as the Metzelers did (6000 miles of my ownership, plus who knows how many with the previous owner), they'll be an outstanding value. That's a big ask-- this is a heavy, relatively powerful bike-- but so far these tires are very impressive for the price. I'll update once I have some more miles on them. UPDATE: I've ridden on these for a couple of hundred miles and really like them. The bike is easier to maneuver at slow speeds and lays down better in corners. The vibration I had with the previous Metzelers (flat spot) is gone and these are smooth on the highway. They do tend to follow grooves in the road perhaps a bit more than the Metzelers, but nothing alarming. Traction on tar "snakes" and freshly sealed asphalt is better than with the Metzelers. I haven't pushed them hard enough to find out where the limits are, but these tires feel great during everyday riding. UPDATE 2 10-2025: These tires are still a good value, but I'm finding that they're more sensitive to grooves and imperfections in the pavement than the previous Metzelers. I've gone over some heavily grooved roads a couple of times and the bike has wagged its tail a bit. Not enough to lose control or anything, but it definitely wakes you up. I also feel a bit of weave at highway speeds that I didn't get with the Metzelers. I've checked tire pressures, aligned the rear wheel, etc. and it hasn't made a difference. So far they're wearing well and seem like a pretty good tire all around so I'm not ready to dock them a star, but they seem a little twitchier to me than the previous tires. I have a longish trip coming up soon, we'll see how they do. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent value and is an excellent tire great quality *by K***B on March 19, 2025* The Kenda K671 Cruiser ST Rear Tire (150/70-17) is an outstanding choice for anyone looking to upgrade their motorcycle's performance and reliability. This tire delivers excellent grip and stability, whether you're cruising on highways or navigating through city streets. The tread design provides superior traction in both wet and dry conditions, giving me confidence during every ride.What stands out most is the durability of this tire. It’s built to last, with a tough construction that resists wear and tear even after extended use. The smooth handling and comfortable ride quality it offers make long trips much more enjoyable. Additionally, the price point is very reasonable for the level of performance and longevity you get.Overall, the Kenda K671 Cruiser ST Rear Tire is a fantastic investment for any rider seeking a dependable, high-quality tire. I highly recommend it for its performance, durability, and value! ## Frequently Bought Together - Kenda KM1 Sport Touring Front Motorcycle Tire 110/70-17 Front 58W with Keychain - K&N Motorcycle Oil Filter: High Performance, Premium, Designed to be used with Synthetic or Conventional Oils: Fits Select Honda, Kawasaki, Triumph, Yamaha Motorcycles, KN-204-1 - Extreme Max 5600.3211 Sport Bike Motorcycle Front & Rear Spool-Style Lift Stand - Fits Most Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Ducati, BMW --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/548986995-kenda-km1-190-50zr17-sport-touring-motorcycle-tire-73w-190](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/548986995-kenda-km1-190-50zr17-sport-touring-motorcycle-tire-73w-190) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-08-26*