Heidenau K34 Arrow 130/90B16 73H RF TL

Heidenau K34 Arrow 130/90B16 73H is a road tyre for cruisers built on a deliberate reworking of the classic K34 tread: the familiar pattern stays, the handling moves up to modern standards. Arrow-shaped grooves clear water, the low-profile contour helps the bike drop into a corner, and the reinforced (RF) carcass carries the weight of a heavy machine. K34 Arrow is engineered for large cruisers and choppers among other machines.

Key features

• Water clearance: the arrow shape of the grooves channels water out of the contact patch — on wet tarmac this is what separates Heidenau K34 Arrow from the block tread of the original K34.
• Corner entry: the low-profile contour lets a heavy motorcycle lean in more smoothly and hold the line calmly through to the exit.
• Reinforced carcass: the RF marking on the part number stands for reinforced — the carcass is rated for the weight of bike, rider and luggage.
• Aramid in the build: aramid materials in the load-bearing structure deliver stability at speed and clear feedback through the bars.
• Speed rating: the H index permits riding up to 210 km/h, with margin to spare for this class of machine.
• Comfort: the construction damps vibration, so on broken tarmac Heidenau K34 Arrow doesn't hammer the bars the way a stiff sport tyre does.

Tread and construction

Heidenau K34 Arrow 130/90B16 is built on a bias-ply carcass in reinforced form — that is what the RF marking on the part number denotes. The tread is developed from the classic K34 block pattern: the arrow shape of the grooves works on water clearance, the low-profile contour on handling at lean. The tyre is tubeless (TL), fits a rim from 2.50 to 3.50 inches wide, and weighs 6.70 kg. The 73 load index is rated for a large cruiser carrying a passenger and luggage on a long ride.

Front or rear fitment

Heidenau K34 Arrow is approved for both front and rear wheels — the tread has no specified direction of rotation, so it can be fitted either way round. In 130/90B16 it goes on the front: this is the front half of the pairing with the rear K34 Arrow 180/65B16. Both sizes in the range are gathered on the Heidenau K34 Arrow page.

Which motorcycles use the 130/90B16 size

The front 130/90B16, paired with the rear Heidenau K34 Arrow 180/65B16 from the same range, is used on a number of modern cruisers, including the BMW R18 Classic, Indian Chief Bobber and Super Chief, and select versions of the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic. Treat this as a guide to the class of bike rather than a guarantee of fitment — check the exact size and permitted rim against your motorcycle's manual before buying.

Where K34 Arrow isn't the right fit

Heidenau K34 Arrow remains a road tyre for tarmac: it has neither a block tread for dirt nor a sport compound for track riding. For gravel roads and mixed routes, Heidenau's range includes separate adventure and off-road models.

Application

Heidenau K34 Arrow 130/90B16 is built for riders who get on the bike to take the road in fully and stop watching the clock. A classic look, modern manners on tarmac, and carcass reserve for a long ride two-up. Pair it with the rear K34 Arrow 180/65B16 and order the set with delivery across Kazakhstan — the full Heidenau classic tyre range is in the catalogue.