I did 16 000 miles with the stock Lasertec on my bike... Not a problem... Altho it was slidy near the end of the season... I had the most recommendations on Dunlop tires for Motorcycle... Altho it was mostly HD riders... I was told at the Dealer to stick with the Metzeler for better handling, but I really don'T like the look of it... and the dealer might have just pushed for the brand he sales...