I think that the OEMs that come with the bike are more than sufficient in performing their duties. I was very pleased when I changed my bike's pads with the 40,000 miles they lasted, and I could've gotten a bit more out of them. Yes, I replaced them with the same ones. Our GL1800 has one of the best brakes anyone can wish for. Why change what Honda put on it at the factory?
It's your choice, there are a number of brake pads on the market in various compounds and various price range, but will you be happy with them, knowing how well the OEMs are?
Ride safely,
Mike T.