They look great are they much better than the karoos?
Well, let's define 'better' first.
Better = off-road performance. These Mitas grip way more when you have the bike banked over on a fast turn. Not tried them in deep mud yet. Although I have got used to them on-road, but not exceeded 70mph on them, as I just don't need to. I wouldn't want to go full tilt into a corner on them just yet, until I've got used to them and their handling characteristics. But, they do handle ok in the dry. Not tried the wet on-road yet.
The Karoo3 tyres are better for on-road performance. They have less rolling resistance and don't feel as heavy. Karoo3 tyres were ok off-road in the dry, but lack side grip turning on the slippy stuff.
I've been training at Sweet Lamb over this weekend, so I know a lot of my grip failings have been technique. But you only have to look at the Karoo3 tyres compared to the Mitas E-13 and there is a HUGE different in tread depth and side wall knobs.
When I arrived Mark Molineux (Molly) commented straight off how I had the right tyres for the off-road weekend. He really liked them. However, interestingly he only aired down the front tyre by 3 Psi, as the front end is so heavy.
Anyways, here's a short video of 'some' of the riding I was doing with the Beginners training group. I wasn't allowed to record any of the tuition or training, only some of the warm up and practice rides.
I would highly recommend Sweet Lamb Adventure Bike Academy and I will be going again soon.
https://youtu.be/LAgvUQ52wyw