I found if I gave my Avon shod bike the beans 5 metres from my drive the back end felt slippy i.e not warmed up (I am sure it did actually slip). 1 mile up the road they were perfect so I guess the other tyres will warm up reasonably quickly as well. It may only have 48hp but it weights a ton so either way its going to get warm by its loading.

I sort of understand where you are coming from on the looks of the Avon tyre, as they do look a bit chunky and dont look like sports bike tyres. BUT they dont handle or feel like chunky tyres at all. Promise. :SpinHappy_15XK8L:They are Brilliant in the wet and Fantastic in the dry. :112:

I've had about 15 different bikes, lots of different tyres. I got my XTX new with the pirellis on, and hated them. Luckily they wore out after 500 miles. I fitted distanzias at the recommended pressures on this forum, and WOW!
I have never had confidence in corners in the wet like I do on this rubber. They are just rock solid, don't feel lumpy at all. Overcome your worries on the looks, ( I've grown to love the looks ) and get some. You'll never go back.