Choosing a front and rear tire set for your street motorcycle means matching the sizes on your wheels to the way you ride. For riders with cruiser-style 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels, the Shinko 777 and Kenda K657/K671 sets give you two very different price points. If your bike runs 17-inch wheels, the Continental ContiSportAttack and Conti Motion sets offer radial construction with sport-touring leanings. The key differences come down to tire sizes, construction, and price, so here's a breakdown of four new front/rear sets with listed prices from $199.99 to $245.57.
Quick Take
The Kenda set carries the lowest listed price, and the Shinko set the highest. The Continental Conti Motion sits in the middle with a sport-touring design, while the ContiSportAttack brings a wider 190-section rear tire for sportier machines. Each set is built around a different riding focus: cruiser-specific rubber, sport-touring radials, and a larger rear footprint.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Shinko 777 100/90-19 130/90-16 Tire Set HD Front Rear Motorcycle Tires | USD 245.57 | |
| Continental ContiSportAttack 120/70ZR17 Front & 190/55ZR17 Rear Motorcycle Tires | USD 224.96 | |
| 120/70ZR17 180/55ZR17 Set Continental Conti Motion Front Rear Motorcycle Tires | USD 207.98 | |
| Kenda K671 100/90-19 130/90-16 Front Rear Tire Set Motorcycle Tires | USD 199.99 |
Decision Matrix
| Use Case | Recommended Set | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cruiser with 100/90-19 front and 130/90-16 rear, wanting maximum stability | Shinko 777 | Heavy-duty reinforced carcass and aramid belt, highest listed price |
| Sport-touring with 17-inch wheels | Continental Conti Motion | Steel-belt rear, described for stability and year-round feedback |
| Sport riding needing a wide rear contact patch | Continental ContiSportAttack | 190/55ZR17 rear, ZR speed rating |
| Lowest listed price in a cruiser-sized set | Kenda K657/K671 | 6-ply-rated carcass, wet-focused siping |
Product Notes
Shinko 777 100/90-19 130/90-16 Tire Set HD Front Rear Motorcycle Tires
The Shinko 777 HD set is built for cruiser motorcycles, with a reinforced carcass and aramid belt described as providing a stable, planted feel. The tread design includes siping and grooves for wet and dry riding, and the heavy-duty version is meant for riders who want extra stability from their front and rear tires. The set is the most expensive of the four at the listed price, so you're paying for that reinforced construction and the brand's specific cruiser-focused design. If your bike fits the 100/90-19 front and 130/90-16 rear sizes, this is a strong option.
Continental ContiSportAttack 120/70ZR17 Front & 190/55ZR17 Rear Motorcycle Tires
The ContiSportAttack set matches a 120/70ZR17 front with a 190/55ZR17 rear, making it the only set here with a 190-section rear tire. That width appeals to sport riders who want a larger contact patch at the back, and the ZR speed rating signals high-speed capability. It costs more than the Conti Motion and the Kenda sets, so the price reflects that wider rear footprint. For a street motorcycle with 17-inch wheels and a 190/55ZR17 rear requirement, this is the set that fits the bill from the four options.
120/70ZR17 180/55ZR17 Set Continental Conti Motion Front Rear Motorcycle Tires
The Conti Motion is a sport-touring radial set for 17-inch wheels. It is described as offering safe and reliable feedback on both dry and wet roads, with a 0° steel-belt construction on the rear for stability and ride comfort. The compound is said to use new formulated polymers for long life. At a listed price between the Kenda and ContiSportAttack, it sits in the middle. The rear tire is 180/55ZR17, a bit narrower than the 190/55 on the ContiSportAttack, so it may suit riders who favor a balance of sport handling and touring comfort rather than maximum rear width.
Kenda K671 100/90-19 130/90-16 Front Rear Tire Set Motorcycle Tires
The Kenda set pairs a K657 front and K671 rear in the classic 100/90-19 and 130/90-16 cruiser sizes. It has the lowest listed price of the four, and the description highlights deep offset tread sipes for water dispersion, a wide contact patch, and a strong 6-ply-rated carcass. The set is H-rated and tubeless, though it can also be used with tubes if you have spoked rims. If keeping the listed price low is your priority, this set is the option with that price. The trade-off is that it doesn't have the reinforced aramid belt of the Shinko 777.
Final Recommendation
- If your priority is maximum stability and the 100/90-19/130/90-16 sizes, the Shinko 777 HD set is the set to consider, given its reinforced carcass and aramid belt.
- If you ride a 17-inch sport-touring motorcycle, the Continental Conti Motion is a strong match with its steel-belted rear and listed mid-price.
- If you need a 190/55ZR17 rear, the Continental ContiSportAttack is the only set here with that size.
- If the lowest listed price is your main factor, the Kenda K657/K671 set is the option with that price.
