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Problem is with tyres it's all a matter of opinion, as feel is fairly subjective, and depends how you use them. Most of my mileage is 2-up commuting on a FZS600 12 miles A road and 5 miles town work each way every day in all seasons. First I had BT020's liked the feel but found the rear squared off easily. Tried Z6's liked them more (they weren't any worse than the BT020's and were cheaper) and the rear stayed in shape better, though tended to kill the right side of the front. Generally getting 5k to a rear and 10k to a front.

Now had PR2's for 1200 miles, so can't comment on wear, grip and feel is great - better than the Z6 and BT020's (never tried 021's). The bike feels really light on it's 'feet' and changes direction easily. I won't ever claim to be quick on a bike but with the PR2's I have lost the hero blobs (touched them down so many times the threads are knackered so they fall out) and will soon need some new toe sliders on my Alpinestars. With the PR2's I find the bike feels completely planted, wet or dry, that allows me to lean the bike right over.

I'm definitely a big fan and will be sticking (no pun intended) with them until something newer and better comes out.

I've generally gone with reviews on this site as well and so far so good BT020-Z6-PR2's - will stick with the Michelins unless something better comes along.

Try them through Cheddar Gorge......

A fresh front should feel better as this won't be squared off. Tend to find with a squared off tyre it takes more effort to turn, then the bike leans past the squared off section then practically seems to fall over. Also the front and rear from the same company should be a better match.

I find the bike turns in easily on the PR2 and I am fairly sure the initial feel / turn in is mainly due to the front, particularly if you use a lot of front brake. I guess the rear comes into play more, in terms of feel, when gassing up the bike (transferring the weight to the rear) on the exit.

Feel is subjective so 'feel' free to disagree!

Polipoos:quick question why do you need the sports version? Do you do track days? I don't think for road use the Fazer needs more than the PR2 - especially as you haven't got sportsbike level of ground clearance anyway.