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Now that I have got my mits on my falco I'm thinking about improvements and one of the first will have to be a new set of tyres, I wondered what has been found to be the best set of hoops for the Falco? your opinions/advice would be appreciated.

I'm a recent convert to the new Diablo Rossos

They also won BiKE magazine's review of superbike tyres.

you should'nt have asked,your really going to be spoilt for choice now,pilot power 2ct's for me.

Continental Road Attacks....best I've found for handling in wet and dry conditions.....top rubber!

Bridgestone BT021 are the best i've tried so far, although the new BT016 looks like it may be a bit sportier.

On the old bt 014s at moment

exupmonkey wrote:Continental Road Attacks....best I've found for handling in wet and dry conditions.....top rubber!

+1

Love them. Plus they are cheap. If I change, that would be only out of curiosity, not need. I'd like to try dual compound tyres.

Corsa III for road and track fun, Mez6 for touring/commuting duties.

2ct all the way

+1 for conti here as well - long lasting, good in wet and dry

I would listen to the other folks though, and be advised - perhaps consider the different riding styles?
a commuter will have different thoughts than a track day hooligan for instance

What sort of mileage are you getting
from a set of tyres and do you normally replace them as a set? or let leave the front on and replace at a later date?

Don't keep track of the milage I get out of them, I just replace them as and when. CorsaIII have lasted me for a tour of Europe and a bit more (I'm just killing them off now) Mez6 lasted longer, but I gave them an easier time anyway as they were used more in the cold and wet.

6000 plus on my conti's

I will be replacing them this summer - but still have good tread left :)

(not much on the sides though... I really should stop pissing off the rice burners on the corners....!)

Have to agree with Andy - Diablo Rosso I've stuck to Bridgstone in the past (010's & 014's) and have always been pleased with them - but the Rosso's turn so easily they're a revelation. Haven't had chance to try the wet grip yet though.

I previously ran Diablo Stradas - I got 5,500 from a rear and about 7,500 (or maybe a bit more) from the front.

When I had the Rosso fitted, the chap who fitted it (who does a lot of work for people on the local forum - so I trust his comments more than most) reckoned I'd get about the same from a set of Rossos.

That being said, I'd sacrifice some mileage for the improved grip and handling of the Rossos (and I thought the Stradas were good) .... can't wait to wear out my rear Strada so that I've a pair of Rossos.