Well since my front tire was still good Ijust bought another Qualifier for the rear and then when its time to change them again I think I'll try the Michelins. One thing of interest though, instead of the stock 190/55's Iput on a 190/50, What a difference, it holds a line much better instead of wanting to run wide and its like putting a sproket with fewer teeth on. Better off the line but probably wont hit 180mph any more.

 

The ride will still hit the indicated 186mph with the 190/50 tire. I would have to agree that after swapping the front and rear from oem helped. Then again, was it my suspension/geometry changes that helped or was it the tires. (10mm drop on the forks for example)

 

All the post are really good, me personally I would suggest getting the Pilot Power CT2. They are a very good all around tire. I ride quite a bit and I have nothing but good things to say about the tires. Try them out they are not that expensive. www.tiresunlimited.com has some good deals.