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Just for fun - Falco or Tuono?

Poll ended at Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:16 am

Falco
3
38%
Tuono
5
63%
Falcuono
0
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Total votes: 8
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Falco to Tuono

#1 Post by andybev » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:16 am

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!
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#2 Post by Nooj » Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:31 pm

What, no Falcuono option??
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#3 Post by andybev » Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:37 pm

You are right - mutant option is required. Doesn't seem to be an edit option tho...
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#4 Post by Falcopops » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:29 pm

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.
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#5 Post by Kwackerz » Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:37 am

Mutant option added for you :smt001
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#6 Post by andybev » Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:32 am

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.
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#7 Post by Firestarter » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:40 am

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.
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#8 Post by Falken » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:51 am

:smt001
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.
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