Falco v Tuono

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#16 Post by robbier6 » Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:33 pm

Not even J-lo's neck D?
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#17 Post by D-Rider » Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:38 pm

robbier6 wrote:Not even J-lo's neck D?
I had no idea she was asking.
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#18 Post by D-Rider » Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:45 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:actually there was a very rare early tuono factory....
However much I may hate to admit it, it does appear that on this occasion, you are right!

... That said, it's not a "Fatory" which was the original thing we were supposed to be comparing with

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#19 Post by robbier6 » Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:58 pm

well she asked me in my sleep last night :smt003

I thought i saw one on ebay, it had white wheels and a full akro exhaust looked stunning, again that was a 2004 model
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#20 Post by Falcorob » Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:27 pm

In answer to the OP - yes I would.

Two reasons. It'd be cheaper than sourcing all of the goodies to add to mine, and it would be newer.

The only thing is though that I'd have to have both. And I'd still modify Bess. And I have no logical or reasonable argument to back that up other than 'Because I can.' :smt003
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#21 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:25 pm

The erre's were the real McCoy - Erre is the name of the assembly plant where the racebikes are assembled

It is also where I think around 500 tuonos and milles were assembled. With the exception of the tanks all body parts were carbon fibre. Ohlins all round and so on.
On the upper part of the Mille side panel and lower part of the tuono fairing was a small discrete ERRE sticker

Not quite as rare / exclusive as a Nera but....


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...

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#22 Post by randomsquid » Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:36 pm

flatlander wrote:Would you trade a Falco for Fatory tuono?
What colour is the Falco?
Where ever I lay my hat.....
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#23 Post by Samray » Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:17 pm

:smt003
In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.
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#24 Post by HowardQ » Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:57 am

anzacinexile wrote:Falco - young blades machine

Tuono - old farts machine

Your call............ :smt002
Sorry to rewind but this one has still got me thinking! :smt017 :smt017 :smt017

To be honest it's probably the other way around.

The Falco doesn't help eiither, as people don't let them go too quickly.
So even the younger Falco owners are old by the time they eventually get rid, (if they get rid).
Then again, I was an old fart when I bought the "Dark Side" nearly eight years ago, and won't be getting ride while I can still ride.
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#25 Post by bigearsbilly » Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:45 pm

I thought about it myself,
but the tuono is pretty ugly in comparison.

I stuck with the falco.
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#26 Post by blinkey501 » Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:20 pm

randomsquid wrote:
flatlander wrote:Would you trade a Falco for Fatory tuono?
What colour is the Falco?
:smt003 :smt003 :smt003
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#27 Post by ReggieGasket » Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:35 am

I'd like to ride one to see how high bars affects the riding experience.
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#28 Post by anzacinexile » Fri Mar 30, 2012 12:56 pm

ReggieGasket wrote:I'd like to ride one to see how high bars affects the riding experience.
I've ridden more than one and maybe a little surprising, I found the Falco more comfortable on long hauls. Wind is one reason but the major contributor for me was bum ache a lot sooner caused by the more upright seating position.

I have a Fazer 600 for work duties and I have exactly the same issue with her as well
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#29 Post by ReggieGasket » Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:35 am

Yes, I'm not a big fan of unfared bikes in terms of protection. I'm more interested in how the high bars make the bike feel more agile/controllable or not. My CB500 is not that light, but you can throw it around in town a lot easier.
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#30 Post by anzacinexile » Sat Mar 31, 2012 2:47 pm

ReggieGasket wrote:Yes, I'm not a big fan of unfared bikes in terms of protection. I'm more interested in how the high bars make the bike feel more agile/controllable or not. My CB500 is not that light, but you can throw it around in town a lot easier.
Totally agree - the Fazer is a lot more usable in traffic. Pretty sure its the riding position because there ain't a huge difference in weight
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