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[esco1199]

I am currently in Afghanistan for another 4 months, I am a contractor and am looking into getting hyper. Either 1100 EVO or SP, I just dont know if I need all the extras the SP offers. My rides will mainly consist of daily commuting around Austin, TX. My wife is allowing 16k max purchase and if I go with the SP then im pretty much maxed out. On the other hand if I go with the 1100 EVO i can buy the 2-in-1 termis on the spot along with a few extras. Let me know if the SP is worth it and just hold out on the exhaust for a little or just get the 1100 and spring for the goodies of the bat.

[Revelstoker]

Tough choice but if forced: Evo + Termi > Evo SP.

[Chouch]

Buy a used 09 S well equiped for 10k and take your wife on vacation, several times.

IMO, 16k on a Hyper is way too much.
I would choose a multi over a hyper for that kind of money.

[NYSport]

Originally Posted by Chouch

Buy a used 09 S well equiped for 10k and take your wife on vacation, several times.

IMO, 16k on a Hyper is way too much.
I would choose a multi over a hyper for that kind of money.

+1. I'd consider an 08 base model for 8K (well modded for that price) add some suspension bits. I think you'd be very happy with the results for way, way less than 16K.

Here is just one of several examples in our classified section;

FS: 2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 4k miles..$8,000...NJ

[esco1199]

As I am in Afghanistan I am basing everything off MSRP and have not contacted a dealer as of yet. I still have 4 months left here so I am sure when I walk in with cash in hand their will be some wiggle room. I would think that cash money would make any dealer think twice. I am not really in the used market for this bike it is my present to myself for being over here for a year and change. How are your experiences with dealers been when negotiating on Ducatis, especially when you have cash in hand?

[vduc]

Is the EVO SP worth it over an EVO or `08, it was for me I sold my `08 base with some carbon and Termi 2-1 for 2010 EVO SP. The SP had a lot of the things I wanted to change on my `08. Though buying an EVO or previous model is nice if you have a $ limit and want a Termi 2-1.

And with all the money I'm saving with the current EVO 2 sparkplug motor vs. the `08 dual spark (4 plugs) motor I'll be able to afford a Termi 2-1 in 100 years.

[willysmb]

Originally Posted by esco1199

As I am in Afghanistan I am basing everything off MSRP and have not contacted a dealer as of yet. I still have 4 months left here so I am sure when I walk in with cash in hand their will be some wiggle room. I would think that cash money would make any dealer think twice. I am not really in the used market for this bike it is my present to myself for being over here for a year and change. How are your experiences with dealers been when negotiating on Ducatis, especially when you have cash in hand?

Cash in hand meant squat to the dealers I went to a few weeks back,it doesnt matter cash or finance to them.I ended up with a used 08,bought from a member here.Very happy with the result..

[esco1199]

Cash In hand meant alot when i first bought my 06 Speed Triple, the New Speed Triple is another option for me. I still have four months to decide....

[freezer16801]

I would personally go with a base model 08 or 09. Then I would spend the remainder on a set of cartridges, rebuild of rear shock, duc shop stacks, PCV with auto tune, termi 2-1's, zeta bars, nice levers, slipper clutch, etc.

There is a LOT of parts that you can pick up for $8k. The 08 hyper with all those parts would be a much better bike than a stock SP.

[redscout]

Totally agree with Willy... Cash don't mean squat. I paid cash for mine in '09 and had to fight for 2 weeks to get them to throw in the setup. On top of MSRP.

But some dealers might be better than others. Mine has asked me why I dont' buy parts from them (duh, no discount from list is the main reason).