Anyone out there with words of wisdom about the best tyres for
my 2009 spec Uly?

My originals were Pirelli Diablos (which looking back were fine)- now have Michelin Pilot Road 2's?

Have had the Michelins on former bikes - not sure about their suitability for the Uly?

Would something like a a Metzeller Tourance be a good choice - had these on a Triumph Tiger a few years back - and they were brilliant! Any thoughts?

I had one of the first Uly's, when the Dunlops wore out I put Contiforce's on it and the difference was amazing, not sure if you'd notice that much difference with what you have on yours currently though tbh.

Conti Road Attack 2 work very well.

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We've only used Pirelli Scorpions since new on our 08 XB12X - a great all-round ( ) tyre and well suited to the bike.

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I use Pirelli Angel STs - good grip in wet and dry (good enough for trackday) and last a very long time - rears about 6-7k miles.

Scorpions are old now, things have moved on - all 2010 XBs had Angel STs as OEM.

Bridgestone Battlax BT 023. Tripple compound rear.

Thanks all for your tyre wisdom folks! Once the weather clears/drys/unfreezes and I'm back on the road - and if I remain doubtful about my current tyre set up - I now have a good idea of alternatives. Gotta few longish trips already planned for the summer - roll on Spring & Summer!!!

Got to stick my nose in. As if you hadn't enough to think about here is another option. I have put around 2000 kms on Metzeler roadtech Z8s. Great grip wet or dry, cant see any sign of much wear yet.Very stable at high speeds.