I swapped my 2005 12 in January for a 2010 14. Together with a pal on a Duke we have just returned from riding the above from near Grenoble to Nice, twice. The route was chock a block with bikes (and British sports cars and Tour de France followers!!!) In nearly 45 years riding this was a trip I have wanted to do for a long time and boy was I NOT dissapointed. The bends go on for ever, from 20mph tight climbs to 100mph open and sweeping bends they are all there. The route has many tourist haunts with bars and eating houses for all tastes and pockets, accommodation probably has to be booked in advance or otherwise risk disapointment. I bet folk like jaffa have done it many times but for those who havent add it to your wish list soon. PS I bought the 14 with Givi cases fitted. Does anyone know where I get wide load stickers for them!!!!