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Just made the switch so I thought I'd post here with my first impressions - 500 miles done this weekend already!

Bought a 03 model in red with a nice Delkevic race can. In comparison to the flaco (with no disrespect - this is just my opinion) I reckon:

It sounds nicer with that single can burbling away (I had twin vincis on the falco)
Its easier to flick on its ear then the other ear - probaly due to the wide bars allowing greater leverage combined with slighter shorter wheelbase.
Comfier - for me being upright is sustainable for longer and you get a better view over the traffic.
There seems to be more of a top end urgency - it just goes mental after 6-7k, possibly at the expense of a flat spot just before that. The falco had what felt like a smoother, flatter power curve.

Thats it for now suffice to say I am one happy bunny!

What, no Falcuono option??

You are right - mutant option is required. Doesn't seem to be an edit option tho...

Dunno,

Never tried the Tuono, so can't make the comparo.

I think I'd like the more upright position and wider bars, that's the sort of riding position I used to favour (especially on my London commute). Now I'm used to it I'm liking the more prone position of the Falco and the connection to the front tyre.

Mutant option added for you

Thanks! Its very efficient this forum.

I couldn't quite get used to keeping my head tilted back to see on the falco - maybe my lid is too heavy.

Just to even the scores...

Never ridden a T, would fancy a go, but I don't think I'd be trading the Falco in for one.

I've never ridden the Tuono or the RSV Mille, but due to ducks desease i ended up with the Falco.
I've had it nearly eight and a half years, and tried other bikes but can't find anything better.
Nearly tempted with a Tuono earlier this year but still don't feel safe with the seat height.