I agree about the tires. Those knobbies can be downright dangerous on the pavement with a little gravel.
Personally, I love the knobbies. However, someone looking for an aggressive look without going full-knob might wanna have a look at Avon Distanzias:
![](http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/tire-tyre-guide/Avon-DistanziaAM43AM44.jpg)