Ducati Hypermotard 1100s

[woody31]

Morning
i am thinking of changing my K5-1000 for the above, anyone got / had the Ducati 1100 or 1100s and want do you think !!!!

[Ballon]

woody31 said:

Morning
i am thinking of changing my K5-1000 for the above, anyone got / had the Ducati 1100 or 1100s and want do you think !!!!

I think they look awesome, saw one in the flesh in France last year. I would suspect zero practicality and it only has 14l tank. However it depends on what you want it for.

As to the engine, I have a Multistrada which whilst its not as powerful (bhp) as a jap multi it has plenty of torque which makes it plenty quick enough in the real world. I think in the Hypomotard it should be sensational.

[catso]

Had a test ride on one last year, a real hoot to ride. High speed stuff would be tough due to wind blast but maybe that's a plus point today strong low-down torque and quite 'challenging' to keep the front wheel down, cornered well and was really good fun to ride. Riding position felt a little strange after a 916 as it felt like I was sitting on the bars but if I had the spare cash I'd buy one.

You know it makes sense

[Rawwr]

Came close to getting one just because they're so much fun. It's really hard not to fee like a hooligan

[Davel]

Sat on one and it's a lovely bike but small tank range and I couldn't reach the ground with both feet, so sadly not for me....

[gareth h]

Buy some stilletos?

[GingerNinja]

This month's T.W.O. has a test of the S against the new KTM 990SM.

Worth a read - might make you think again.

[woody31]

Thanks I will

[Davel]

gareth h said:

Buy some stilletos?

I was wearing them at the time....

[woody31]

GingerNinja said:

This month's T.W.O. has a test of the S against the new KTM 990SM.

Worth a read - might make you think again.

Couldn't find article on web site, they did test between BMW and KTM not Ducati or am I looking at wrong mag TWo magazine ???

[Omnius]

I rode one a few weeks back, i would definitely say try before you buy. I thought it was a nice bike but not amazing.

[GingerNinja]

woody31 said:

GingerNinja said:

This month's T.W.O. has a test of the S against the new KTM 990SM.

Worth a read - might make you think again.

Couldn't find article on web site, they did test between BMW and KTM not Ducati or am I looking at wrong mag TWo magazine ???

April 2008 edition - mine delivered end of last week. Speed Triple doing a wheelie on the front....

[Beemer-5]

As ever with a bike like this, you buying into the experience and character, not just what a piece of paper says it might do.
Enjoy! It's easily fast enough for the road.

[woody31]

Beemer-5 said:

As ever with a bike like this, you buying into the experience and character, not just what a piece of paper says it might do.
Enjoy! It's easily fast enough for the road.

Fair point
Will read Two Mag then i'm off to arrange demo
thanks for replies

[aeropilot]

Davel said:

Sat on one and it's a lovely bike but small tank range and I couldn't reach the ground with both feet, so sadly not for me....

Crikey, you must be short....!
I know a female rider that is only 5ft and a bit and managed her S version quite happily as her daily commute until a numpty Focus driver wrote it off......luckily not her as well.

[V8TVR]

aeropilot said:

Davel said:

Sat on one and it's a lovely bike but small tank range and I couldn't reach the ground with both feet, so sadly not for me....

Crikey, you must be short....!
I know a female rider that is only 5ft and a bit and managed her S version quite happily as her daily commute until a numpty Focus driver wrote it off......luckily not her as well.

Bought one in the States last year and i am 5'8" and i certainly couldnt touch the floor with both feet