I wanted organic pads for minimal wear on the rotors on my 81 Gold Wing. Enough stopping power for my driving style, 80mph (sometimes with a passenger) on the Autobahn. I got the original EBC pads delivered on time as advertised. I have used these pads several times in the past and they are smooth, quiet and efficient. You can use all the braking power if you let the brakes cool down between stops. I use this bike for basic transportation, including lots of freeway miles, but it's not a raceβ¦