Here in the Uk, my mates and i have a chuckle about this- a male who shall otherwise remain nameless other than "racing barry" sewn on to his leathers has a set of these red tyres on his otherwise nice enough 748. He used to try and get his knee down (road) and it was quite comical seeing him shuffling around on the seat and "airing his knee". perhaps sticky tyres would have helped him!.. oh and a riding style to suit.

At least he desecrated a ducati and not jap!
Where is the duke now? - in his sitting room apparently in place of the tv- now has a cbr600rr for road- Good lad!