Quote Originally Posted by Ixion View Post
Then y' wouldn't take a tourier.

For twisties the ideal is what the Yanks call a canyon-carver.

Small bikes.

Aprilia RS250, RGV250 are probably the ones that spring to mind. Wouldn't choose either for a 1000miler m'self.
Totally agree.

Got an rs250 and they feel realy sure footed, even in the wet (good tyres help majorly though). The suspension is top marks, and the brembos are awsome too, no cheap bits here!!!! Only problem is the lack of engine brake, but you can get round that (big brembos + no weight = huge stopping power). Its so light and chuckable with grip for days, n putting it into a corner is a delight that would make any sports bike rider smile. The power is awsome if you keep it in the powerband, and you can keep up with most bigger bikes in the twistys, but it you fall out of the powerband you go no where. I think part of the fun is they make you work for the big fat reward they give!!!

There a different creature to most other bikes and a lil different to ride to 4strokes, you really have to work them (gear changes etc) but if you do my god are they good in the twistys. Amazing amazing bikes in the twistys, never heard the phrase "canyon-carver" before, and they're not wrong. If you want a exciting fun bike that'll make you smile you gotta get an rs or rgv.

Spent six hours going back and forth over the tukas the other week, probs did bout 300k-400k ish including getting there n back and found while i was on it i was comfy as and probs the happiest guy around....when i got home and got off for a while though it was a different story, my hipps, my back my sholders, ouch, id been vibrated to death. However after being away for a week without my bike i find myself dying to get back on the tukas till im so sore i cant walk.