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[DavidH]

Chuffster,

Got to agree with your view of the ER6. My Dad has the faired version and I was suitably impressed. A good power spread and nimble handling. I took it out on some open roads and thought it was lots of fun. Its 'budget' nature starts to show up on high speed corners as its a bit soft, but that aside its a recommended purchase as a commuter bike.

Aprilia Tuono - my brother-in-law has one and loves it. I've never ridden one but it strikes me as a 'sensible' bike, as in it covers all the bases rather than its boring. Stonking motor, sports heritage, upright and comfortable, great looks. Methinks me and you would be upsetting a few sportsbike riders on one of these, road or track

David

[Chuffster]

Tuono and sensible perhaps should not be used in the same sentence

I could be a bigger hoodlum than ever on one. I would say though, that it seemed pretty easy to ride at sensible speeds and was really nice to know that you had warp factor available. I really, really, really struggle with sports rockets, I just don't seem to be able to ride them at lets say legalish speeds.

Tuono racing, when is that going to become a series? We have the KTM Superduke backed onto BSB this season. I may have to test ride one of those, you never know what will happen in racing next year.....

[DavidH]

I believe Tuono racing already exists on the continent. Last time I was at the TT there was an Italian racing one! He was putting in some impressive times for an upright unfaired bike

David

[Chuffster]

Shame they are not right for Thunderbikes, I could see myself having fun and kicking some butt on one of them. Wonder how they go and handle with lots of extra weight...........thinking.........

[DavidH]

Don't think they qualify. Aren't they liquid cooled?

Yes they are!

http://www.speed-sports.com/motorcycles/aprilia_models/Tuono_Racing.html

[Chuffster]

I need to look into all these rules on Thunderbikes. There must be the ideal bike out there to race in the class, just got to find it.