| It could be just the setup, but .....
....one of the main guys on here - Henners - was looking at that bike and may have taken it for a test ride - I'm not sure - send him a U2U and he'll be sure to get back to you, he's a great guy and I'm sure he'll help you. he went and bought a 998 instead!!!
Also, why not take other Ducatis from P&H out for a test ride, that way you can check out what other Ducatis feel like.
The 996R has Ohlins suspension on the front and back and its about as good as it gets, it may have been setup for a heavier guy and this would make it feel harsh, but I'm not sure why it wouldn't turn in quicker....
Tim | 
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