ive been running darkside for 20 years. ill never install a mc tire on the back again. braking and better corning alone is good enough reason to go dark. ive got a 02 intruder that has double dark and has 20 k on both tires. just got a 00 rsv and its got a brand new dunlap on back thats coming off as soon as the federal tire comes in. i ride twistys as much as i can and ride in the rain alot. no better tire then any ct out there