Shinko – 009 Raven Radial Tire (Rear)

Overview

The Raven radial was specifically designed for long life. The Raven provides superior riding comfort while its tread compound gives high grip on both wet and dry roads.

Key Features

• Specifically designed to meet the demand for long life, high performance radial tires
• Provides superior riding comfort, while the tread compound gives high grip on both wet and dry roads
• W speed rated (168 mph), Aramid belted, DOT approved
• Highest tread life of Shinko sport-performance radials

Why We Like It

• Radial construction keeps the contact patch stable as speed and lean angle build, and runs cooler on long days than a comparable bias tire.
• DOT approved, which means it is street legal not a closed-course tire you have to trailer to.
• Top speed rating in this range is W (168 mph), so the rating is not the limiting factor on most bikes it fits.
• 6 sizes in the range, so there is a good chance your exact fitment is covered rather than close-enough.
• Tubeless throughout the range fewer parts, and a roadside plug is a realistic repair.

Why You’d Like It

• You want a dependable street tire without paying flagship-brand money for it.
• It fits 12- through 17-inch wheels the range is wide, so check your sidewall before ordering.
• This is the rear fitment pair it with the matching front if you are replacing both ends.
• Pricing runs $75.61 to $185.26 depending on size.

Specs at a Glance