So, I Sold My Hypermotard!!!

[MotoJedeye]

OK folks,

Sold the hypermoto. Looking at a Scrambler/Street Triple/ Z1000.


Thoughts?

 

[SwissMotard]

Street Triple!

Watch my video that will be released in about an hour and you'll see why

 

[kuhlka]

OK folks,

Sold the hypermoto. Looking at a Scrambler/Street Triple/ Z1000.

Thoughts?

They're all very different bikes. Z1000 is a high strung high-revving naked, IL4 powerband with Speed Triple weight and handling.

Street Triple is super light and loves to wheelie. It's like riding a bicycle compared to most motorcycles I've been on. Soooo effortlessly flickable.

Scrambler is only a good idea if you want to slow down or have fantasies about using it for dirt and gravel road adventures. In reality, that's probably not very often for most people. If you're talking about the Triumph, it's an overweight pig of a bike and the Ducati felt moped-sized to me when I sat on it. I'd love to have a Scrambler as a back road beater, but probably not a daily.

 

[Lurch]

I like the look of the street, not so much the speed triple, although the last Z I saw close up looked very tidy with rim stripes and shorty gold levers.

 

[SwissMotard]

I concur with huklka on his description of the Street Triple.

 

[kuhlka]

I like the look of the street, not so much the speed triple, although the last Z I saw close up looked very tidy with rim stripes and shorty gold levers.

The Z looks cool, but it's one of those take it or leave it nakeds. If you prefer a high rev IL4 powerband it might suit. The Speed Triple guys I know who've owned Z's say they need to be in the upper rev range to have fun. That's pretty much been my impression of every IL4 I've ever ridden. IMO, the Street is the best of both worlds, smooth throughout, but has the power to lift the front in 1st without the clutch.

My only gripe is it's a bit too small and light for long trips on the freeway. I rode my dad's street in a rain storm and nearly got blown off the road. If you're into wheelies or throwdown lanesplitting, the triple is awesome. I'm not kidding. I get happy every time I think about how easily that thing wheelied. I bet it'd be hilarious on a dirt road with knobbies, too. Just get the engine guards, hand guards, and centerstand from SW-Motech.

 

[SwissMotard]

The Street Triple suspension would have a fit off road.

 

[kuhlka]

The Street Triple suspension would have a fit off road.

Granted, you wouldn't want to make it your cross-Africa dual sport, but sportbikes at reasonable speeds can handle most of the standard dirt and gravel roads I've come across in the US. Tires tend to be the limiting factor. Totally not recommending taking a sportbike on a lumpy forest trail with 4" deep holes and logs.

 

[MotoJedeye]

They're all very different bikes. Z1000 is a high strung high-revving naked, IL4 powerband with Speed Triple weight and handling.

Street Triple is super light and loves to wheelie. It's like riding a bicycle compared to most motorcycles I've been on. Soooo effortlessly flickable.

Scrambler is only a good idea if you want to slow down or have fantasies about using it for dirt and gravel road adventures. In reality, that's probably not very often for most people. If you're talking about the Triumph, it's an overweight pig of a bike and the Ducati felt moped-sized to me when I sat on it. I'd love to have a Scrambler as a back road beater, but probably not a daily.

All valid points. I was talking about the Ducati not Triumph. Only a test ride will seal the deal!

 

[MotoJedeye]

I like the look of the street, not so much the speed triple, although the last Z I saw close up looked very tidy with rim stripes and shorty gold levers.

Look wise, I like all of them

 

[MotoJedeye]

Granted, you wouldn't want to make it your cross-Africa dual sport, but sportbikes at reasonable speeds can handle most of the standard dirt and gravel roads I've come across in the US. Tires tend to be the limiting factor. Totally not recommending taking a sportbike on a lumpy forest trail with 4" deep holes and logs.

Ever see this

 

[kuhlka]

Ever see this

Yep. That's exactly the kind of dirt/gravel I was referring to.

 

[MotoJedeye]

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Yep. That's exactly the kind of dirt/gravel I was referring to.

In all seriousness- I'm not much of an offroad guy. I would getting either bike for urban use ( commuting) and then backroads on the weekends. I have a cruiser for touring purposes.

 

[MotoJedeye]

Ok. Adding the hyper 821 and monster 821 to the list. Just tested the monster- wow! What a great bike. I am waiting for the ducati scrambler to come out ( they said 3 more weeks- California). Otherwise, I would have bought the monster today! I don't want to make the call until I test ride the scrambler.

 

[Marbro_za]

accept that you made a mistake and go beg for it back

if that doesnt work, stripple is gonna be most fun for your buck

 

[mykb93]

OK folks,

Sold the hypermoto. Looking at a Scrambler/Street Triple/ Z1000.


Thoughts?

Street Triple... I'm kinda Triumph bias though. But, all reviews from what I have read/saw are awesome about that bike.

 

[SwissMotard]

Street Triple... I'm kinda Triumph bias though. But, all reviews from what I have read/saw are awesome about that bike.

And they're all right. It's easily the best bike in its class if that's the type of bike you want.

 

[Lurch]

All encompassing that one Swiss! Mine is the best in its class if you want a mid-sized shaft-driven touring bike with integrated luggage...

 

[SwissMotard]

I see such universal praise for my bike though that it really helps to justify my decision to get one

 

[PistnRods]

Street trips ftw! You've already tasted what the Scrambler might be able to offer.