Italian Motorcycle Character

I used to think Ducatis were high-maintenance, but it actually was the most reliable bike I've ever owned. Recently I swapped it out for an Aprilia Mille, which is a ton of fun, about as reliable as a Honda, and does not require one to "assume the position" to make the rather longish reach over the gas tank to those things where you put the mitts. Other than being hot enough to make omelets on, it is reasonably comfortable and makes a pretty good commuter. It has gotten me through some weird traffic nicely.

Anyway, this Aprilia has some character the Duc never did. If someone can explain to me what using a turn signal sends off the hazard lights, I'd like to know about it. Fuse? Short? Bulb? One or the other, I'd guess, but before I go rummaging under the hood so to speak any brilliant gear heads with the same tolerance to Italian motorcycle "character" is appreciated. There is about as much technology as a Stealth fighter jet under the seat on this thing. When did such a simple idea get so complicated? I just want to make it go fast and get at least one track day before 07 is out.