It's all subjective, but for what it's worth here's my experience/opinion of road-only tyres on the Z...

I've tried Battle Wings, Conti Trail Attack, Dunlop Trailmax TR91 (not the ones that Posiden's using) on the Z. Out of those three, the Trailmax TR91 was my favourite in terms of handling and grip, they just felt really nice, well matched to the bike and my riding. To be fair though, the Bridgestones and Contis were good too and they all lasted about the same. About 3 - 3.5K miles on the rear, and double on the front (although I only ever had one set of each and changed the front when only half worn). Any of them would be a good road-only tyre.

Personally, I never got on with the OE Tourance. For me, they were OK, but no more than that. They lasted better than the three others mentioned, but not by much (about 4K miles on the rear). Biggest issue I found with them was their nervous/twitchy behaviour on white lines and road imperfections; I used to clench up every time I had to change lanes on the motorway or cross the centre of the road to make an overtake! At least they were predictable though - I knew it was going to happen!

There is a surprisingly decent selection of road-focussed tyres in sizes that fit the Z. Another couple worth a look are the Michelin Anakee 3 and Pirelli Scorpion Trail.

Of course, everyone has their own opinion on tyres, we all ride differently, so what suits one person may well not suit another. Unfortunately the only way to find what works best for you involves spending money - "buying and trying".

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