Ok so the rear sirac is starting to wear thin and square off so looking at new rubber. I'm kidding myself if I think I'll ever get off road with it so looking at full road tyres. I've always liked the Bridgestone bt021s on the nakeds/sports bikes and I see they do a bt45 sport touring tyre in xt sizes. The bike does get out in the cold and wet.
Has anyone tried the bt45s or similar?

Oh and would tubes be required still?

I've used the BT45 Battlax in the past and they are my favourite of the road-only tyres I've tried on the XTZ. You won't be disappointed in their performance wet or dry, hot or cold. They last reasonably well too.

You will still need tubes.

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Excellent thank you, I'll make sure and order new tubes too.
I do prefer the look of knobbly tyres but there is no point sacrificing on the road if there is no chance it'll be off road

I have BT-45s on my old bandit and can't fault them!

Sounding like a winner then cheers. I do like the bt021s so hopefully these will be as good or better.
The other option was the battlewings 501+502