Answer:
a) I guess they made regular front tires in earlier years. But in the meantime the K58 mod. is generally a RF/reinforced tire I think. Front and back.
With other brands you still have the choice between a normal and a reinforced tire. Front and back.
b) The all new designed Like is still being ignored totally here and dealers refuse to talk about it. They obviously want to sell all leftovers first, before they are introducing the new model. Some rumors are making the round that in summer or autumn this year we will see the new Like in Europe. And probably only the 125cc not the 150cc.
Somewhat strange and ridiculous behaviour from Kymco. But I am used to that kind of strange behaviour from Kymco in the meantime...
So I will patiently watch this play from the distance.
There is only one scooter shop already advertising the new Like. For summer 2017 and colors unknown.
http://www.der-mopedladen.de/?p=3112