Shinko 705 Universal F/R Dual Sport Tire

Hi Carl,

Which one are you looking to run tubed/ tubeless? I have the 705's on front and rear. The rear has always been tubed and has worked well for me- got ~8k miles on a KLR in touring config with lots of weight. Just replaced it with a new (also tubed) 705 at the beginning of the season. The bike came with the 705 on the front and I haven't had to replace it yet, although it's getting close now. I have about 13k miles on it, but no idea how many the previous owner put on it. What kind of riding are you looking to do with it?

Yes, the Shinko 705 Universal F/R works for the rear on the KLR 650. I have purchased three so far for my first gen KLR and have had no issues with them. They do wear a little fast if you run heavily loaded like me but they are a pretty good all around tire at a great price. Great traction in the rain on pavement. A little squishy in the curves with a heavy load. Quiet on the highway.

The difference will be just a little under a half inch on either side of the tire. .475 of and inch. Measure and see if there is room to accommodate the change.

It worked fine on my 2012 KLR

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130/80 -17 or 5.10 -17" tube.

Depends on the size of the tires and tubes. If they are the same size of tire and tubes, then yes you shouldn't have any issue using that tube on both of the tires.

Yes the 120/70-17 will fit also the 130/80-17 will give a better foot print i would use the 130 myself