NIGHT DRAGON
PIRELLI
RANKING: #3 Cruiser Tire
Tire Description
Better adherence, road holding and look than standard tires for Custom/Cruiser motorcycles. Designed for Custom motorcyclists that need tires with high performance on the straight and inclining. Excellent grip and a higher mileage. Great fun to ride with a good balance between reliability and life of the tire. Optimized for the new V-Twin engines with more power and higher torque. EPT technology of sporting derivation to optimize the area of contact in order to ensure great stability at high speeds and lightning acceleration.
PROS:
Stick and handling
CONS:
Mileage lower than some other tires
Overall Review
The Pirelli Night Dragon is one of the top cruiser tires. While the mileage is lower than some competitors, those who ride harder like the stick and handling. Universally preferred over the stock Dunlop.
Reviews by Source
42 reviews, 4.6 of 5 stars. On an Indian Scout, ridden regularly through the rain the Midwest, never felt more comfortable, perfect for long highway rides. Another prefers the Pirelli Night Dragon to the Dunlop Elite 3, handles in wet better, feedback amazing. On a 2006 Dyna, on third set, work well in wet and dry, great grip, get 12-15k miles per set. On a 2013 FXDB, expect to get 10-11k miles, awesome grip, rate wet handling 8 of 10. Another prefers over the Screaming Eagle Dunlop on 2006 HD Street Bob, much cheaper, traction is excellent.
129 reviews, 4.8 of 5 stars. On a Dyna, have tried all the brands and prefers the Pirelli Night Dragon. Many prefer the Night Dragon over the stock Dunlops. Another prefers the Night Dragon to the Dunlop American Elite, bike feels lighter in and quicker in corners. On a 97 Sportster, had used Dunlop and Metzeler, prefer the Night Dragon, provides more grip and turn in.
