The tire manuf. HAVE NO CLUE what bike their tires are being installed on. Their a fit for any and all bikes that spec. a certain size. No clue as to weight, distribution, characteristics, etc.
The official triumph shop manual spec's 30/31 for solo, as does the Haines shop manual. But what do they know?
Mine weighs less than stock, and I'm always solo, so I'll stay with my 30/28, thank you. It feels perfect for me, and mileage plays second fiddle to feel and road gripping/handleing capability.