O almost could not believe the cost of a new front tire for my Yamaha 650. $163 mounted and balanced. That is more then a new tire for my Geo Tracker is
hahahah, seriously. you would shit if you had to buy modern rubber. my versys isnt even a sport bike in regareds to tire size....and its like 180 a tire, just for tires. then install and balance.
luckily,, shinko ravens are a very affordable sport touring tire that work very well. Had to replace them in Bangor Maine though. But thats like half way across the continent.