In this video I test Metzeler's new Sportec 01 sports tyre on my Suzuki GSX-R750 at Donington Park. They're superb, but if you're on a budget you can also buy the previous Sportec M5, M7 and M9 versions at a much lower cost, which I also try on the same day. It’s interesting to see and feel how tyre technology has evolved in the past 16 years. I also get to ride on the new Sportec 01 RS, which Metzeler reckon is their sportiest ever road tyre…

Pirelli’s Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tyres are designed for spirited road riding and fast trackdays. I’ve been using them on my 2014 Suzuki GSX-R750 for eight months and over 2200 miles for backroad blasts and road trips to Le Touquet and Spa-Francorchamps to spend a day lapping the magnificent Belgian circuit. In this long-term test video, I’ll let you know how they compare to other sports tyres and how well they’ve lasted.