KENDA TYRES SOUTH AFRICA

Global heritage. Local dealer support.

BikeWise, a division of KMSA Distributors, is the official South African distributor of Kenda tyres, offering an extensive range of motorcycle, scooter, commercial, ATV, UTV, Side-by-Side, lawn and turf, golf cart, trailer and specialist tyres.

With more than 60 years of tyre manufacturing experience and over 35 years of Kenda heritage in South Africa, Kenda combines global tyre technology with a broad range of products developed for on-road, off-road and specialist applications.

Founded in Taiwan in 1962, Kenda began producing bicycle tyres and tubes before expanding into motorcycle and agricultural tyres and growing its international operations.

Today, Kenda has a global manufacturing network and supplies tyres to markets across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. In 2024, Kenda was ranked the 31st largest tyre manufacturer globally by revenue, with reported revenue of US$1.4 billion.

Kenda's tyre range has been developed to meet an exceptionally broad variety of applications.

For motorcycles, this includes sport touring, street, adventure, scooter and motocross tyres, across both radial and bias constructions. The wider Kenda range includes tyres developed specifically for ATVs, UTVs, Side-by-Sides, golf carts, turf equipment and trailers.

Whether it's the daily commute, a weekend adventure, demanding off-road terrain or a hard-working utility application, there's a Kenda tyre designed for the job.

Behind the Kenda range is an international research and development network focused on tyre innovation, testing and technology.

Kenda operates four dedicated R&D centres located in Akron, Ohio; Hamburg, Germany; Kunshan, China; and Yun Lin, Taiwan, supported by manufacturing facilities across Asia.

Kenda's quality management systems and tyres are certified to recognised international safety and quality standards, supporting the brand's commitment to quality, safety and continued tyre development.

Over 35 years of Kenda heritage in South Africa. Now supported by BikeWise.

As the official South African distributor of Kenda tyres, BikeWise combines the strength of a globally established tyre brand with the service and support of a local distributor.

South African Kenda dealers benefit from reliable stock holding, daily local deliveries, a broad product range, online ordering with live stock information and dedicated dealer support.