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Pedro

09-06-2007, 08:32 PM

... that's the only way to desribe the Hypermotard!!

Those nice chaps at Moto Rapido let me be the first customer to demo the 1100S Hypermotard today (already showing signs of being leant oover too far!!) and by jiggery it's an absolute hoot!

The motor is very sweet with plenty of grunt to lift the front wheel in 1st and 2nd gears and the chassis is flipping amazing, very flickable and staggering grip from the Diablo Corsa 3s. Brakes are as per the 1098 and make you feel like you're gonna fall over the front when giving them a good squeeze. Suspension is excelent too, with massive front forks giving very precise road placement.

The dash is pretty funky too, nice little all digital LCD affair and it's the first duke I've ridden with mirrors that actually show you whats behind you rather than your elbows. Mind you, filtering with then could be interesting.

Overall a top piece of kit, a real tool for hooliganing on!! I rather think this may be added to my possible shopping list....

Ped

PS Hey Rog, you'll not be disappointed!!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g190/Monsterped/HyperPed.jpg

SazzaG

09-06-2007, 08:36 PM

Hehe, it's all he talks about Ped!

Chris from Moto Rapido called him last night to talk about booking a demo ride, and he said "it's the most fun bike I've ever ridden". He also mentioned the brakes, saying that even the rear brake works!

The KTM is all supermoto'd up for tomorrow, just to get everyone in the mood. Even I've been known to have a bit of a hoon on that... Believe me, if there's any way I can fit on the HM, I will be riding it (may have to lock Rog up first though)

Watch out in the Winchester area on Wednesday afternoon...

Pedro

09-06-2007, 08:39 PM

Sazz

I hope Rog has got long legs - I'm 31 inch inside length and I can't get both heels down, only my toes!!

Ped

SazzaG

09-06-2007, 08:43 PM

Er no, he doesn't!

As long as he can get one foot down, he'll be happy. Just like his KTM really.

Shandy

09-06-2007, 09:14 PM

Great write up Ped :cool: it sounds like it could be perfect for me then, i aim to get down there when the wrists better and have a go :thumbsup:

I'm 31 inch inside length and I can't get both heels down, only my toes!!

What even with your weight squashing it down, you could've held your gut in for the photo mate :chuckle: :chuckle:

Pedro

09-06-2007, 09:31 PM

Should be ideal for you Shandy, looks like it will take a crash or two well in it's stride...

:chuckle:

Shandy

09-06-2007, 09:54 PM

Blimey this just sells itself to me :on: :on:

I'm more envious of Rog though as he's got one on order :thumbsup:

Rogerg

09-06-2007, 10:36 PM

I'm test riding on Wednesday all things being well.

whats the exhuast note like with the standard cans on Ped?

Bunny

10-06-2007, 05:10 AM

Must be good if Pedro can get round a left-hander without going straight on.

Always good for a laugh following Boozy n Pedro - you never know what'll happen next

SazzaG

10-06-2007, 08:49 AM

But it was such a nice graveled drive - I think Pedro just wanted a closer look...

Pedro

10-06-2007, 09:31 PM

I'm test riding on Wednesday all things being well.

whats the exhuast note like with the standard cans on Ped?

Needs cans or a race pipe I think Rog, nice but a little muted. Stay clear of Craig, he has the accessories catalogue and there are altogether too many nice things in it.

Rogerg

10-06-2007, 10:41 PM

Needs cans or a race pipe I think Rog, nice but a little muted. Stay clear of Craig, he has the accessories catalogue and there are altogether too many nice things in it.

like this:

http://www.ducati.com/shop/product.jsp?catid=cat1370103&prodid=prod1110104

NattyBoy

11-06-2007, 07:57 AM

You been at those fray bentos pies again mate ? Surpised the tank didnt cave in - lol !!!!

giler

11-06-2007, 08:53 AM

You been at those fray bentos pies again mate ? Surpised the tank didnt cave in - lol !!!!

That suspension does look a little compressed!!

Mand

11-06-2007, 12:50 PM

Sazz

I hope Rog has got long legs - I'm 31 inch inside length and I can't get both heels down, only my toes!!

Ped

Perhaps you ought to get some leg extensions like the Prince from Shrek? :chuckle:

singletrack

15-06-2007, 11:05 AM

I just popped down to Moto Rapido and saw it in the flesh - a great looking bike and although it's quite high I could touch the floor with one foot and there's an inch or so that could be shaved off the seat.

I think I'm going to be taking a demo!

Anyone want to buy a mint S2R800? ;)

Plum

15-06-2007, 01:51 PM

Hey Ped

I am surprised they let you on it......did you blow the suspension? Did you break it before anyone else got a ride on it?

Shandy

15-06-2007, 02:09 PM

Hey Ped

I am surprised they let you on it......did you blow the suspension? Did you break it before anyone else got a ride on it?

Yeah i know what you mean, that poor suspension,

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j192/ducatimonsterdog/Random/HyperFatPed1.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j192/ducatimonsterdog/Random/HyperFatPed1.jpg

Pedro

15-06-2007, 02:36 PM

You lot crack me up.....!

B*stards!!

:chuckle:

Plum

15-06-2007, 03:43 PM

Have you put on a pound or two since i last saw you:flamed:

Rogerg

19-06-2007, 07:29 PM

I rode one today!!

Took one out for about an hour from Moto Rapido.

what a machine - everything is great. Engine, handling and oh my god the brakes. It seems you can approach any bend at any speed and the blood thing will get round it.

Propper license looser.

The exhaust note isn't that great with the standard cans, but I've ordered the termi kit, so that should sort that out.

delivery time 2-3 weeks - which will problably turn out to be the longest of my life..

oh and absolutely no problems with the seat height. I'm 5"8 with little legs, yes I can only get my toes down, but its so light I never felt unstable when coming to a stop.

they've given me a copy of the Hypermotard accessories catalogue, sarah better hide it!

SazzaG

19-06-2007, 07:39 PM

The kids will be in rags for the next few years....

I'm off to eat some dry bread.

Shandy

19-06-2007, 07:52 PM

The kids will be in rags for the next few years....

I'm off to eat some dry bread.

Sounds like Rog has got the better end of the deal, nice one mate :chuckle: :chuckle:

Rogerg

19-06-2007, 07:58 PM

The kids will be in rags for the next few years....

I'm off to eat some dry bread.

kids??

is there something your not telling me?

SazzaG

19-06-2007, 08:03 PM

You mean you've sold them to pay for the bike? How could you?

singletrack

19-06-2007, 08:15 PM

Took one out for about an hour from Moto Rapido.

what a machine - everything is great. Engine, handling and oh my god the brakes. It seems you can approach any bend at any speed and the blood thing will get round it.

Propper license looser.

The exhaust note isn't that great with the standard cans, but I've ordered the termi kit, so that should sort that out.

delivery time 2-3 weeks - which will problably turn out to be the longest of my life..

oh and absolutely no problems with the seat height. I'm 5"8 with little legs, yes I can only get my toes down, but its so light I never felt unstable when coming to a stop.

Ooh I am so jealous - I haven't had chance to ride it yet.
I can't imagine your legs are any longer than mine :rolleyes:

they've given me a copy of the Hypermotard accessories catalogue, sarah better hide it!

Accessories..............

open clutch
termis
clutch master cylinder
steering damper
teflon sliders
billet footpegs

guess who else has been studying the catalogue :biggrin:

SazzaG

19-06-2007, 08:36 PM

Accessories....

Termis - already ordered & will be fitted before collection (the end pipes, not the race system)
Open clutch - of course
Master cylinder - if we fit new springs
Steering damper - possibly
Teflon sliders & billet footpegs - most probably

I may have to confiscate the catalogue. Unfortunately, I can't tonight, as Rog is away from home, and has it with him (a kind of porn, I suppose)
He has got his eye on the very nice Motard Tex Jacket
Oh, and the soft luggage, and various carbon bits........

singletrack

19-06-2007, 08:42 PM

LOL

Andy has been away at Le Mans for a few days and, on his return he has been bombarded with details of the Hypermotard.

My theory is that if he can go and blow the price of a small house on a car (Audi R8) I am definitely entitled to a hypermotard.

I might be pushing it with the accessories though, as I've already had 2 new bikes in the last year.

Mand

20-06-2007, 12:54 PM

okay so you buy the bike..... don't you think you deserve a new helmet, new leathers, new boots to finish off the look? :mand:

J.P

20-06-2007, 01:00 PM

Singletrack, Any chance your Andy will be as kind to throw some gifts my way if I'm nice to him ?

singletrack

20-06-2007, 02:18 PM

okay so you buy the bike..... don't you think you deserve a new helmet, new leathers, new boots to finish off the look? :mand:

Of course! Dont all new bike come with leathers, helmet and boots? They do in our house!

SazzaG

20-06-2007, 02:19 PM

Of course! Dont all new bike come with leathers, helmet and boots? They do in our house!

No, I think all new bikes should come with leathers, helmet and boots for the other person!

singletrack

20-06-2007, 02:19 PM

Singletrack, Any chance your Andy will be as kind to throw some gifts my way if I'm nice to him ?

Probably - he's obviously a soft touch!

singletrack

20-06-2007, 02:20 PM

No, I think all new bikes should come with leathers, helmet and boots for the other person!

and black cyclecat rearsets?

SazzaG

20-06-2007, 04:21 PM

Absolutely!

benson

23-06-2007, 11:58 AM

I want one I want one I want one I want one. I can reach the floor with the balls of both feet and that's without dropping the forks (there seems to be space for a little jiggling in this area!) and it's beautiful!!! Going to definitely sell the BMW for this one - anyone want to buy an f650 GS???:devil:

singletrack

23-06-2007, 06:08 PM

benson

23-06-2007, 09:58 PM

WOW! So you're both selling your monsters then or are you being a really bad girl and having both??? WELL DONE!!!!!:yoparty:

Rogerg

24-06-2007, 12:43 PM

Sorry Benson - I don't want an F650GS - but I pick up my new Hypermotard next weekend! :D :D :D

How come your getting one so quick??

have you gone for the "S" and some other bling?

singletrack

24-06-2007, 01:24 PM

Yes Rachel - both Monsters are going. I will be sorry to see mine go, but I much prefer the ride of the hypermotard, and I can still bling it up.

Roger - I am getting my bike from Snells - I fell in love with it at the intro day and put my name down for it then, pending a test ride, which I had yesterday - What fun!
They happen to have had 2 delivered this week so hopefully it will be ready to collect next weekend.

I have gone for the S - and am trying to sell my soul so I can order some termis.