The local KTM dealer had a demo day today, so I rode a 1290 SuperDuke.
What a spectacular motor!! Maybe I'm getting old but the Duke sure felt a lot more comfy than the HP2 I rode there. I might have to have a serious look at the 1290 sometime.
I also wanted to try the RC8, but they have omitted that bike from the demo days, so I got to try a 690 Duke also. I was disappointed in that bike.
Saturday I'm going to try an R1200RS BMW.
Will keep you posted on that one.
Cheers