I haven't had a 250 for years, but I can't imagine they'd go through even soft tyres that quickly. If you don't intend keeping it past a couple of years you'd may not have to change them again either way.
If it was me I go for a modern tyre as they stick better when cold, and as you don't race round alot they're gonna spend most of their time not up to temp.
On the VTR i always go for a sticky tyre on the front, and a longer wearing one on the back. fortunately, the diablo range seems to mix quite well. Can't say I've looked at others. Unfortunately diablo's probably don't go that small, but there are good sticky fronts out there for 250's.
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