Tire info for Yamaha XT225 (aka Serow)

Last updated Jun 19, 2009
Avon Distanzia
  • AV700 90/90H-21 90/90T-21, AV755 120/80S-18 (aka, AM43/AM44)
  • Speed ratings (mph): H=130, T=118, S=112, V=149. Advanced tread pattern designed for on/off road applications. On/off road tire designed for larger capacity dual-sport machines. Vbd radial rear construction (some sizes) gives excellent straight line stability and improved grip in corners. High-mileage compound for long distance touring.
BRIDGESTONE
Bridgestone Trail Wing
  • TW301 TW301 2.75-21 45P, TW302 4.10 -18 59P
  • Experience the heavy-duty adventure City and off-road riders. Enjoy riding freely on both streets and dirt, with Trail Wing's overall performance of pattern, blocks and compound. Trail Wing TW301 and TW302 are on-off type tyres with an emphasis on on-road performance making the tyres ideal for the customers who ride off-road motorcycles mainly in town. Considerable attention has been paid to the balance of pattern, shape and compound to reduce differences in performance in wet conditions on ordinary roads, even on manhole covers and painted street surfaces.
  • This is one of several OEM tires from Yamaha.
Cheng Shin C858
  • Tube type Special knobs penetrate loose surfaces Excellent for on-road/off-road riding
  • This is the same brand and closest available model to the stock tires that came on my (US) 2006 Yamaha XT225. They are dirt cheap and probably work well there but they wore out fast/unevenly on pavement.
Cheng Shin C186
  • 4.00-18, 21" N/A
  • Trials/ dual sport. Innovative self cleaning design. Provides ample braking and acceleration. Similar to oem tread pattern on many older machines.
  • Old school enduro tread.
Continental Trail Attack
  • 90/90H-21, 150/70R-18
  • 80% on-road, 20% off-road
  • Meets the demands of high-performance adventure touring/enduro bikes. Continuous compound technology makes it possible to use a homogeneous grip grading with a single compound thanks to a temperature controlled curing of the tire during the production process. Flexible shoulder area offers precise handling with an increased footprint at extreme lean angles for more grip in corners. Wear-resistant center tread area offers superior mileage. 0 degree steel belt construction on the front and rear for higher stability and feedback when braking and accelerating out of corners. Reinforced carcass on the front tire utilizes a newly designed tread pattern to ensure higher precision and optimize wear. Innovative tread pattern adapted from the Attack family of tires with a progressive growing slick area in the shoulder for more control and grip. Exceptionally quick warm-up time. V-rated for speeds up to 149 mph.
Continental TwinDuro
  • TKC80 90/90S-21, 120/90S-18
  • 40% on-road - 60% off-road dot approved
  • Continental's dual sport tire with a compound and block pattern to optimize street and off road performance. Excellent braking and traction on a wide range of surfaces from loose to hard pack.
Continental Escape
  • 90/90-21, 18" N/A
  • Dual sport 70% on road - 30% off road
  • Enduro tire with tread pattern design that looks like an off-road tire with the riding features of an on-road tire. Provides good riding on wet and dry roads. Positive handling properties with additional mileage performance. Provides high mileage. Tubeless or tubed applications.
Duro HF903/904 MEDIAN
  • 90/90-21, 120/80S18 4.10-18
  • Dual purpose tires designed for 60% street and 40% dirt use
  • Excellent on dirt, gravel, and bad roads. 110 mph speed rating to handle the power of big open class singles and twins. Tube-type
IRC BR-92
  • 3.00-21, 4.60-18
  • 10% ON - 90% OFF
  • Exhilarating off-road perfomance from a street legal tire. Extra wide knobby tread pattern provides superior traction on loose dirt and loam. Reinforced carcass construction. Tube type
IRC GP-1
  • 2.75-21 3.00-21, 3.00-18 3.50-18 4.00-18 4.10-18 4.60-18 5.10-18
  • 80% ON - 20% OFF
  • Designed to provide the best handling and control for both on and off the pavement. Special knobs penetrate loose surfaces for excellent traction, braking, and cornering off the road yet won't wear off as fast as a full knobby when used on the street
IRC GP-110
  • 3.00S-21, 120/80S-18 4.10S-18 4.60S-18 5.10S-18
  • 90% ON - 10% OFF ROAD
  • Designed to provide the best handling and control for both on and off the pavement. Special knobs penetrate loose surfaces for excellent traction, braking, and cornering off the road yet won't wear off as fast as a full knobby when used on the street. DOT approved. S rated for up to 112 mph
IRC VE-32/VE-37
  • 80/100-21, 110/100-18
  • Developed specifically for cross-country and enduro racing. VE-37 rear designed for racing on intermediate to hard terrain. Provide dynamic driving power, excellent braking power, extra durability and stability on all terrain - including dry, rocky, and muddy surfaces
IRC VE-33/ VE-35
  • 80/100-21, 110/100-18 5.10-18
  • Developed specifically for cross country enduro racing. Provide dynamic driving power, excellent braking power, extra durability and stability on all terrain - including dry, rocky, and muddy surfaces
IRC VE-39/ VE-40
  • VE39 80/100-21, VE40 100/100-18 110/100-18
  • Designed for racing on intermediate to hard terrain. This tire can take on the most severe conditions with its superior casing construction and tough tread compound. Built extra tough for serious riders and their competitive machines. Super-strong casing resists punctures and cuts over extremely rough surfaces. Special rubber compound matches tire with terrain for sure traction and stopping. Aggressive tread delivers serious performance
Kenda K270
  • 3.50-18 4.00-18 4.10-18 4.50-18 5.10-18, 100/90-18 120/80-18 3.00-21 3.25-21
  • FRONT AND REAR - 50% ON - 50% OFF DUAL SPORT
  • DOT approved. Designed for today's high performance, dual-purpose motorcycles. Deep, aggressive knob pattern has rounded profile for more biting edges. Special rubber compound offers great off-road grip without compromising wear on the street. TT designates tube-type
Kenda K760 TRAK MASTER II
  • 80/100-21, 100/100-18 110/100-18 120/100-18
  • 20% ON - 80% OFF
  • Front or rear dual-sport dot. Tall, aggressive knobs enhace dirt performance without compromising street performance. Works best on medium-to-hard surfaces. Stiff bead and sidewall for better stability and cornering control. 6-ply
Kenda K671
  • 21" N/A, 130/70-18 140/70-18
  • New, aggressive tread design provides excellent traction and performance in wet and dry conditions. For touring, cruiser and sport bikes. H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph. Strong 6PR carcass. Wide contact patch for superior traction and increased mileage. Tubeless
Kenda K673
  • 80/90-21, 110/90-18 120/90-18
  • Designed to meet the needs and looks of the very popular cruiser market. Front and rear tread design has deep wide grooves for all-weather cruising. 3+2 casing design for improved handling and high load carrying capacity. Improved mileage and all weather condition traction rubber compound. Updated tire shapes for improved straight-line stability and cornering performance
Kenda K761
  • 90/90-21, 110/80-18 120/80-18
  • 80% ON - 20% OFF DUAL SPORT TIRES
  • DOT approved. Unique combination of street and off road grip provides maximum performance. Strong and durable nylon 4-ply construction. The advanced compound design gives better stability, cornering traction and braking control. H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph. TT designates tube type : TL designates tubeless
Kenda K776F ENDURO
  • 90/90-21, 18" N/A
  • 20% ON 80% OFF FIM ENDURO/DUAL-SPORT DOT TIRE
  • DOT-approved front tire designed for fim enduro and dual sport use. Unique directional tread pattern designed to meet the needs of dry, rocky, hard, packed terrain. Pyramid shaped knobs to allow good penetration in softer dirt but reduce flex in areas having harder dirt conditions. Bead rim saver reduces lower sidewall flex and protects from rim damage. Durable casing and tread compound for long range riding
Kenda K777F ENDURO
  • 90/90-21, 18" N/A
  • 10% on - 90% off fim enduro/dual sport tire
  • DOT-approved front tire designed for fim enduro and dual sport use. Unique directional tread pattern designed to meet the needs of dry, rocky, hard, packed terrain. Pyramid shaped knobs to allow good penetration in softer dirt but reduce flex in areas having harder dirt conditions. Bead rim saver reduces lower sidewall flex and protects from rim damage. Durable casing and tread compound for long range riding
Kenda K778 ENDURO
  • 21" N/A, 120/90-18 140/80-18
  • 10% on - 90% off fim enduro/ dual sport dot tires
  • DOT approved rear tire designed for fim enduro and dual sport use. FIM legal 13mm tread depth with dual rotation tread design to cover all types of terrain. Durable casing and tread compound for long range riding
Metzler ENDURO 3 SAHARA
  • 90/90S-21 90/90H-21, 120/80S-18 140/80H-18
  • DUAL SPORT DOT 50% ON / 50% OFF
  • Developed with BMW for use on the R100 GS. Excellent off road traction plus superb tracking and handling for the highway. DOT certified
Metzler KAROO (T)
  • 90/90Q-21 (HP2 54Q) 90/90Q-21 (KTM 950 SE 54Q), 140/80Q-18 (KTM 950 SE 70Q)
  • DUAL SPORT 80% ON AND 20% OFF
  • Knobby on/off road tire for larger, heavier, dual-purpose bikes. Larger size and reduced height of knobs developed for higher traction and improved high-speed resistance. Top performance on-road: outstanding handling combined with great cornering stability. Distribution of knobs reduces road noise and enhances braking stability
Metzler MCE KAROO
  • 90/90-21, 140/80-18 TT 150/70-18 TL
  • 90% OFF ROAD; 10% ON
  • Designed for large displacement, heavy, high speed dual purpose bikes. Knobs are aggressive enough for off-road traction, but adapted for smooth street performance. Carcass is reinforced for extended off-road touring. DOT certified; R speed rated.
Metzler TOURANCE
  • 90/90H-21, 18" N/A
  • 90% ON ROAD/ 10% OFF-ROAD
  • Lets you take your touring configured enduro bike for longer rides. Radial tires feature twin layer, 4 ply diagonal tire carcass construction. Radial front and rear tires feature Metzeler's 0 degree steel belt technology. Tire compound provides long mileage, stable handling, and touring comfort on road; tread design also handles light off-road riding. Optimized tread design reduces rolling noise. OEM for Aprilia Capo Nord, BMW R1100/1150/1200 GS, Triumph Tiger. Tubeless
Metzler UNICROSS
  • 90/90-21, 120/90-18
  • All terrain mx tires. High level of traction in all types of terrain, powering out of corners, or climbing steep hills with great feedback and control. Both tires feature a dot approved tread pattern for road use and particularly suited for enduro training. Classic metzeler pattern for restoration projects.
Metzler 6 DAYS EXTREME
  • 90/90-21, 120/90-18 140/80-18
  • '06 world enduro championship tire. The ultimate off-road tire developed with world champion factory riders for the most extreme conditions. New high resistance polyester carcass material with x-ply construction for superior structural characteristics and excellent puncture resistance. Knob distribution and geometry designed to offer outstanding grip and traction with high resistance both in dry and wet conditions from soft/loose terrains to hard.
Pirelli MT21
  • 80/90-21 90/90R-21, 110/80P-18 120/80-18 120/90R-18 130/90R-18 140/80-18
  • 90% off 10% 0n
  • Provides excellent off-road performance, even over long distances. The best selling dual sport tire in the USA. Designed mainly for off road use. Stiff carcass for high stability and cornering precision. Tread optimized for usage in dirt and gravel roads, cross-country racing, and desert tours. DOT approved.
Pirelli MT90 SCORPION A/T
  • 80/90S-21 90/90S-21, 110/80S-18 120/80S-18 140/80S-18
  • 70% on - 30% off
  • All terrain tread pattern with large central knobs for straight line stability. General V shaped orientation for adherence in traction and braking. Superb wet/dry grip due to new silica tread compound. DOT approved: S rated for speeds up to 113 mph or V rated for speeds up to 149 mph. TT = tube type - TL = tubeless
Pirelli MT90 SCORPION S/T
  • 90/90H-21, 18" N/A
  • 95% ON - 5% OFF
  • Enduro style designed primarily for road use. Soft yet stable twin layer diagonal carcass delivers proven performance. State of the art silica compound provides high grip on both wet and dry conditions. Designed for stable driving characteristics even under harsh conditions. Long mileage and comfortable quiet-rolling performance. DOT approved
Shinko 230 TOUR MASTER
  • 21" N/A, 120/90-18
  • Designed for long distance and high speed riding. Aramid belted. Staggered tread design offers a quiet ride with excellent handling. V-rated tubeless & 4 ply rated

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