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Author Topic: test rides today -- Ducati vs Triumph  (Read 3690 times)
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« on: November 11, 2009, 05:51:22 PM »
Rode a Speedmaster and a Hypermotard today.

Two very different motorcycles, both with their strengths and weaknesses and comparing them directly was quite interesting.

Head to head;

1.  The Ducati steers well, very nimble, but manageable and still relaxed...

    The Speedmaster has a comfortable seat.

2.  The seat configuration on the Hyper is interesting -- it was really easy to slide back on it and tuck in, decreasing the wind drag and opening up the highways...

    The Speedmaster has a comfortabe seat.

3.  The HM has great brakes -- strong but very responsive. 

    The Speedmaster has a comfortabe seat.

4.  Great engine on the Hyper -- smooth and torquey.


    The Speedmaster has a comfortabe seat.
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2009, 05:53:55 PM »
So when do you pick up the Speedmaster  Grin
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2009, 05:57:08 PM »
Quote from: ROBsS4R on November 11, 2009, 05:53:55 PM
So when do you pick up the Speedmaster  Grin

I can't...  It's 600 lbs.  The Hyper is around 400 lbs I think...
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« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2009, 06:05:52 PM »
Quote from: M900 on November 11, 2009, 05:57:08 PM
I can't...  It's 600 lbs.  The Hyper is around 400 lbs I think...

You can do it Nicky.... Grin
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« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2009, 06:07:47 PM »
Quote from: ducpainter on November 11, 2009, 06:05:52 PM
You can do it Nicky.... Grin


litte Nicky used up all his power talking his wife into a third motorcycle.   Cool


Little Nicky tired.
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2009, 02:22:52 AM »
Quote from: M900 on November 11, 2009, 06:07:47 PM

litte Nicky used up all his power talking his wife into a third motorcycle.   Cool

Little Nicky tired.

Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness than for permission.   waytogo
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2009, 03:24:20 AM »
Quote from: XJDAVE on November 12, 2009, 02:22:52 AM
Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness than for permission.   waytogo

That or to plead "insanity."   chug
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2009, 04:24:31 AM »
Quote from: XJDAVE on November 12, 2009, 02:22:52 AM
Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness than for permission.   waytogo

I have 3 kids... Divorce would be too s'pensive.  Either way, all is good.  Taking delivery of the Speedmaster   Evil today.
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« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2009, 04:48:01 AM »
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« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2009, 05:56:12 AM »
you know, you could get some work doen to the seat of the HM. that would make it nice and comfy.


of course, i still wouldn't want to ride it more than a few undred miles at a shot, so no real trips on it, but that's not the point.  Grin
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« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2009, 06:57:55 AM »
Quote from: KnightofNi on November 12, 2009, 05:56:12 AM
you know, you could get some work doen to the seat of the HM. that would make it nice and comfy.


of course, i still wouldn't want to ride it more than a few undred miles at a shot, so no real trips on it, but that's not the point.  Grin

I saw those....  Taking delivery of teh HM today!   [moto]
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« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2009, 06:09:32 PM »
Quote from: M900 on November 12, 2009, 06:57:55 AM
I saw those....  Taking delivery of teh HM today!   [moto]

ohh make up your mind. lol
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« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2009, 06:30:13 PM »
FWIW rode a Thruxton and a Monster on the same day a few monrhs ago after being bikeless for several years (but had many in the past)....liked the Thruxton well enough  but it didn't really excite me while the Monster definitely did...for me the Ducati has an edge the modern Triumph lacked and it is still there after the newness has worn off
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« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2009, 07:35:29 PM »
Quote from: victor441 on November 12, 2009, 06:30:13 PM
FWIW rode a Thruxton and a Monster on the same day a few monrhs ago after being bikeless for several years (but had many in the past)....liked the Thruxton well enough  but it didn't really excite me while the Monster definitely did...for me the Ducati has an edge the modern Triumph lacked and it is still there after the newness has worn off

i rode a Thruxton back when I was first looking my first bike because I liked the look of it. Then I felt how heavy it was.
didn't do anything for me.
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« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2009, 11:14:25 PM »
Thruxton's don't stop so good either... I need to post some pics.
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