[CBRaceRR]

BT016 aren't very good IMO. sure, maybe you get better tire life but you sacrifice too much grip. I love the Michelin Power Pures and the Dunlop Q2s but both of those tires are sticky and don't last me 5,000 miles. sometimes you gotta sacrifice a little tire life to get some serious grip, that's at least my take on it. I'd rather have good tires that stick rather that inadequate tires that I pushed too hard and slip out. Not saying either of the tires you stated are sh!t, but the extra $$ to get a better tire is slight peace of mind and will serve you better in the long run IMO

 

[CBRaceRR]

I always heard that the BT016s had pretty soft sticky compound on the sides, but the centers were make of harder, longer lasting rubber. The reviews said they stick awesome....but take that for what it's worth I guess. I ride to work a lot on the highway....40 miles round trip. It doesn't take long to wear the center down of a rear tire. I was hoping I could find something that would last longer, but still stick at least as well as the PP's do.

All brands say they stick the best/last the longest when you look off their official website...

You're asking kind of a lot. Sport touring tires will last forever on the freeway, but you will sacrifice some grip. Pure sportbike tires are sticky, but you will sacrifice some tire life. Sometimes you have to pick your poison. Ultimately it comes down to reviews you've read on the tires, combined with first hand experience from other riders, and most importantly how much you want to spend and how often you want to change tires.