Low front fender - which size Twinduro?

Discussion in 'TR650' started by broadwayron, Sep 12, 2014.

  1. broadwayron Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Brooklyn
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '13 TR650 Strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    '10 520RR
    I think I'm going to do TKC-80's on my Strada, but I won't have spoked wheels for a while (if, ever). So, I need tubeless for now.

    I'm wondering if the 110/80 (taller) or 120/70 (wider/shorter) is a better fit with the low fender.
    Obviously, the 120/70 will have a little more fender clearance. (I'm keeping the low fender for now.)
    Suggestions?
  2. Ogre_fl Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Cook Bayou, FL
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Terra 650
    Other Motorcycles:
    Tiger 1050
    I can not help you with the clearance part of that question, but I would suggest you look at the rim specs of those 120/70-19 tires.
    You have a 2.5" wide rim.

    I believe the 120/70-19 size are a recent development for bikes like the new BMW 1200GSW and KTM 1190 that now have 3" wide front rims.
    They are also matched with the new wider 170/60-17 rear tires
  3. broadwayron Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Brooklyn
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '13 TR650 Strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    '10 520RR
    Thanks. I'm thinking the 110/80 will fit better, as far as bending the sidewall and that sorta stuff.
  4. msmith345 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Shawnee, KS
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '12 WR250, '92 360, '80 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    '72 Yamaha R5, '17 SV650
    Match to the stock size (110/80-19 TL 59Q).

    Tons of clearance on the Strada low fender. I hit some pretty serious mud on my CDR trip, and didn't have any issues whatsoever with the mud clearance.

    **Edit: refer to this post for a picture: Here we go. Best tires
  5. broadwayron Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Brooklyn
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '13 TR650 Strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    '10 520RR
    Thanks. I already ordered the 110/80.