sports touring tyre

From Pirelli: A tyre with a conventional structure suitable for sporting use on small and medium-powered bikes in all weather conditions. Excellent quality/price ratio. Good grip on wet and dry surfaces with high mileage thanks to the use of specific compounds.

Pirelli Scorpion Sync Rear Tyre

From Pirelli: Uniform and progressive performance in all riding conditions thanks to the rear multi-radius profile. High grip on wet and dry surfaces with excellent mileage.

Metzeler claim their new tyre, the Sportec M5 Interact, is a grippy sport-touring tyre that’ll work well on sportsbikes. As is the trend at the moment; tyre manufacturers are producing tyres that offer grip and bold mileage claims.

Improved carcass structures for enhanced straight line stability at high speed with smooth rolling characteristics for long distance journeys Maximum mileage on the street and great traction also on light off-road surfaces thanks to the specific compound

They’re not so great at cutting through standing water but they never feel as though they’re going to swap ends. Really good on the brakes too.

From Michelin: PILOT ROAD The best-priced Sport-Touring radial tyre MICHELIN Pilot Road's balance, attractive price tag and durability make it a sound investment, and the most economical choice for your Touring bike or Roadster.. Product Benefits

Superbly balanced performance as you thread your way through curves. Great for those who enjoy taking on winding roads. Balanced grip and handling, whether wet or dry. Superbly balanced performance as you thread your way through curves. Great for those who enjoy taking on winding roads.

Excellent balance of grip, handling, wet performance, high speed stability, riding comfort and anti-shimmy performance. Solid braking performance and cornering stability, combined with superb shock absorption.

James Whitham, Visordown:

Excellent handling, outstanding stability, superior comfort…the Battlax BT-020 gives you the best of both worlds to push the boundaries of sport touring performance.

More grip without the loss of handling; the new Battlax BT-010 is Bridgestone's answer to this perpetual challenge. Designed with the latest tyre developing technologies, Battlax BT010 leads the next generation Battlax line by pushing the perimeter of performance criterion - grip, handling, high-speed stability, wet performance, and balance.

A radial construction to attain high-dimensional performance for both safe and responsive handling,and for pure comfort during days of long sport touring.

From Michelin: PILOT SPORTY Sports tyre for small-engined bikes In addition to its sporty credentials, MICHELIN Pilot Sporty ensures great grip for small-engined bikes thanks to a semi-slick tread pattern derived from that of MICHELIN's high-performance motorcycle tyres. Product Benefits

And for winter conditions, which is what this test is all about, these are definitely better than the more sports-oriented Avons.

BATTLAX BT-45 is a touring type tire offered in both H and V rated speed symbols. BATTLAX BT-45 gives all-round street performance, with the emphasis on riding comfort, long mileage, wet performance, all designed by the latest tire developing technologies of Bridgestone.