I don't buy/try enough tires to have a particular favorite, but I have to say that the nitto 555g2's on my bird are a fantastic all around tire. Admittedly she only puts around 350 to the tire, but when I come off the clutch hard (but controlled) she hooks very well on the street, sticks like crazy in a 180, and ride decently and quiet. All this on the street, and once warmed up. Cold or wet..........forget it. But I don't take them out in inclimate weather anyhow.