I almost gave 7K on mine and it looks same as new to be very serious.
Someone mention Sport bike? Not typically Darkside application but have a look at this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYhkCA_JwJM
I am 110% satisfied with my Tire. (Comtrac) I am also kinda ticked that I listened to people who have not run a car tire and waited so long to go to one. (1 year) I deeply regret not going to the Darkside about 2K miles before the Org. Equipment tire wore out.

When talking Darkside listen to the people who run them. Yes it is a bit different handling you get used to it quickly. It's not for Joe Average Biker. If you pile miles on and have lots of experience, I guarantee you will love the Darkside. If you ride to the Bars on weekends, don't get one, Although the car tire will sorta keep you upright better than a MC tire

We have talked about all the advantages already, It's not for Joe Average.

BB I was in the dealer last week and we were discussing Strato's they said a TON of Strats go Darksdie because the eat tires even quicker than a Roadstar. I have also read that on the Darkside forum even though my focus was on Road Stars.

Nice Video, I like watching them, I'd make one if I new how they secure that camera. I'd do one in the snow!

Edit: Now someone mention it wearing out faster. Not possible, never reported that a CT did not outlast a MC tire by at least 2 times and normally 3 to 4 times longer and even 5!

On the softness of the rubber, here are some numbers from DS forum. The difference is not that much, CT is a lot stickier though but is rated for a LOT more weight than any MC tire so a lot less wear when on a comparably light MC. I'm not just saying a CT is softer, I'm giving you the numbers and you can see they are not that much softer.


A Durometer measures the softness of tire rubber, the softer the tire the lower the number.

Durometer Readings: (all readings taken on same meter)

BFG Touring TA 67 Goodyear Triple Tread 69

General Altimax HP 61 General Exclaim 63

Nexan 2000 68 Continental Conti Pro Contac 64

Dunlop Sport 5000 62 Bridgestone Potenza EL400 61

Firestone F560 68 FuzonZRI 67

General Diamonback 66 Riken Raptor 60

Falken Ziexx 512 60

99% of all OEM rear tires were 69-72

Stop the Scuttlebut by spreading the truth!
Darksider Number 285!