How do I choose the best motorcycle tyre? It sounds obvious, but the most important point is that the tyre must be the right size for your motorcycle, with the correct speed and load ratings. Then, be honest with yourself, and choose rubber that’s recommended by the tyre manufacturers to suit your needs.

A good example is sports tyres – many people think they should buy the stickiest race rubber they can, but unless you’re riding hard on track, it won’t get up to temperature properly, so potentially won’t perform as well as a more road-focussed tyre, and could sacrifice wet weather safety too.

Durability, performance, all-weather capability, the types of road you ride, the luggage you take, if you carry a pillion and even the climate you’ll be riding in should all be considered; there is no best all-round tyre, but technology has moved on so far in the last few years that you can expect good wet and dry grip, as well as longer life from much of today’s road rubber.