My Metzeler 880 Marathon tires were bald so I decided to try the Pirelli Night Dragons. I really liked the Metzelers, in fact on one occasion they saved my life when I was skidding at 40 mph and fish tailing to a stop trying to avoid plowing into the car that slammed its brakes on in front of me. The tires grabbed nicely and I never put the bike down. Anyhow, I will always put high end tires on my scoot. This is one area you do not want to be cheap. So I read very good reviews about the Dragons and decided to give them a chance although I loved my 880s. Unbelievable. I have never, ever felt a tire this sticky on the road. The Metzelers were great. The Dragons are awesome. Spend the money fellas. I think the two new tires ran me about $300 total. WELL worth it.
I swapped my wire wheels with Avons to mags with Night Dragons on my RK. I thought the Avons were good. The Night Dragons are excellent. They are so sticky, they feel like they are a foot wider than the Avons and nothing upsets them. Awesome tires!
Hands down the best tire I have put on. I only get about 4500 miles on the 880 and I'm at 4800 with plenty to go. I put them on this winter and they are the first tire that hasnt broke loose on those tar snakes on the freeway. Best rain tire ever.