Would have sold my soul for a HyperMotard then.....

[myssrhl]

I rode one...at Ocala  demo day last saturday morning..

Oh yeah nice, quick, great bike, would have been a crowd pleaser at pub (bar)  but not for my 200 + mile saturday mornings..

So there saved money and heart ache...thanx Ducati....

1 redneck, 4 beers, and a bandsaw = more mods to S2R1000

[Snips]

What was it you didn't like?

[hbliam]

I rode one...at Ocala  demo day last saturday morning..

Oh yeah nice, quick, great bike, would have been a crowd pleaser at pub (bar)  but not for my 200 + mile saturday mornings..

So there saved money and heart ache...thanx Ducati....

1 redneck, 4 beers, and a bandsaw = more mods to S2R1000

Is this a complaint about the tank size? That's so 2008....

http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/docs/184/uncategorized/hypermotard-64-gallon-tank.html

[DucatiTorrey]

i;m taking the 696 in for the firwst service tomorrow and am getting the Hyper as a demo for the day. I'll post my opinion after!

[bluemoco]

<snip>Oh yeah nice, quick, great bike, would have been a crowd pleaser at pub (bar)  but not for my 200 + mile saturday mornings..<snip>

Around town (esp. commuting) and on shorter rides, I think a Hyper would be a blast.   That said, I think that narrow little seat would kill my ass if I had to ride it for more than an hour or so. 

Anybody in MN got one that I can use for an extended test ride?   I need to verify my theory.     

[IZ]

i;m getting the Hyper as a demo for the day. I'll post my opinion after!

*insert famous one-liner*


Wow!!  Can't for the review!! !! !! !! !! !!

[myssrhl]

Allow me to clarify.....

Being able to only have 1 bike the Monster fills the bill...

If I could own more there would be a Hyper in the stable....Fun to ride

It was just like riding a CR250

It is cool how narrow it feels and is...

Felt like I was bolt upright and the handle bars in the chest,,, exaggerated

If you have never been to a demo day you gotta go...

[the_Journeyman]

Allow me to clarify.....

Being able to only have 1 bike the Monster fills the bill...

If I could own more there would be a Hyper in the stable....Fun to ride

It was just like riding a CR500

It is cool how narrow it feels and is...

Felt like I was bolt upright and the handle bars in the chest,,, exaggerated

If you have never been to a demo day you gotta go...

Fixed it.

The Monster is a very difficult bike to beat for daily commuting & weekend riding.  The Hyper would be tough on longer rides.  My M750 has seen plenty of 6+ hours days of riding.  I think the Hyper would get brutal after about three hours.  That being said...  Do I planning on visiting my local dealer's Hyper Motard demo day?  Hell Yes! 

JM

[DucatiTorrey]

i rode the hyper today, the 696 was in for service, had it for maybe an hour of riding. it was fun, very dirt bike riding style. fast too. though, honestly i think my 696 is louder (both have termis) kind of weird

[the_Journeyman]

I *know* my M750 is louder...  modified Termi's anyone?   I'm just thinking about how in awe I was at the difference in power & throttle response between my M750 and my 900SS and wondering what kind of devilish creation the Hypermotad is 

JM

[Speedbag]

Anybody in MN got one that I can use for an extended test ride?   I need to verify my theory.     

+1

The HM is one of the few newer Ducks that I lust after (now that they've ruined the Monster  ).

[DucatiTorrey]

i did notice engine breaking was way harder on the Hyper, the front just dove the first time i did it, with the usual (696) clutch release. it kinda freaked me out. it very responsive. its really a monster. i didn't have an opportunity to open her up, but i could sense it if you know what i mean, it was hungry for speed

[red baron]

i did notice engine breaking was way harder on the Hyper,

bigger pistons