Just curious, what would make the "A" better in turns ?
Well you would have to ride an AE to really experience it. An AE will disengage the clutch when decelerating and it can be a little abrupt when it reengages it when you get back on the throttle while exiting a turn. And because the throttle basically controls the clutch, you always have to take it a little easier coming out of a turn. Not that big of a deal, just a little different.
I'm surely not trying to make this an AE vs A thread, but who shifts in a turn? Your gear selection and speed should be determined when entering the turn, not in the turn. I couldn't possible see any difference mechanically between the bikes while cornering. Maybe the often discussed “throttle abruptness” of the ‘06, but definitely not the AE factor. It’s certainly never been a problem for me.
Good luck with your new bike.
