I'm at about 850 miles the CT for my
R3 standard, and love it, after 2 Metzlers lasting about 3000 miles each.
From what I've noticed on various boards,
generally, R3T riders are a little easier on the throttle, see a little less need for a CT. Many exceptions!
I have greater confidence in the stability of the bike in nearly all situations, and when I think about riding those MCT the last 1000 miles of life they had in them, I seldom had confidence, especially on wet roads, and some dry roads were greasy on the leans.
Not for everyone, just like motorcycles are not for everyone. Those who choose, very sledom regret their decisions.
If you go the Darkside, and don't like it, you will be what we might call a 1%er.