After having tryed the Karoo 3, I have installed TKC to try the difference and so far I have ridden about 1000 km on my TKCs in various terrain.

The difference is as expected. The TKC performs better in all kinds of off road situations. The front is firmer on all kinds of offroad surfaces and the rear more predictiable. The Karoo 3 is however better on road and grips really nice in the tight hairpin turns, and it also seams to turn alot easier on the road. In terms of millage, the TKC rear is already showing signifikant wear after 1000 km and it seems to wear a lot faster and more uneven then the Karoo 3 did.

The Verdict: Up to you and your riding style. I am personally concidering a combo with Karoo 3 rear and TKC front to see if I can get the best of both worlds

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2010 XT660Z.

Mods so far: AIS removed, De Cat, Barkbusters, MX front fender, OTR bashplate, Garmin 350, TKC80, handelbar raised 25 mm. Kev Mod, Foamfilter, snorkel removed.

Past bikes: YFM450, WR450, KLR