| You will find a 999 is more comfortable on a long trip than a748/996 models, you have a little extra room on the seat which enables you to stretch back and change position/ cheeks !! I have done it on both
I rode down to Italy/Austria twice last summer and had no problems exept looking for fuel in Belgium/Italy after 6pm and on Sundays.
5-600 miles depending on the type of roads/weather etc is easy and the fact you have to stop every 1.3-2 hours for petrol gives you a rest.
I can also recomend Conti Road attack for a mixture of long distance m/ways, A and B roads they give good milage and grip in all conditions
Fantastic roads on the Austrian/Italian boarders over the Alps - you should try some if you can, have a good trip |