It looks good - Ducati.ms

esco1199 · May 7th, 2011, 9:59 am

Still got a few more months in Afghanistan, and was set on the hyper. Until I saw the new speed triple and I must say it looks amazing. I had my wife go to the local dealership and snap a few photos and get a quote. I can get everything that is shown plus 3-1 arrow exhaust for cheaper then what an SP would cost me. What you guys think?

AXE · May 7th, 2011, 11:10 am

It got pretty good reviews in the motorcycle rags and they look good too. Unfortunately, it will never be a 90* twin so you will be always be envious of that sound and the torque.

Out!

HYPERR · May 7th, 2011, 1:09 pm

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Originally Posted by AXE

Unfortunately, it will never be a 90* twin so you will be always be envious of that sound and the torque.

Hard to beat the midrange torque charasteristic of the DS1100 motor but as far as the exhaust note goes, I would defnitely give the nod to the Speed Triple over the Hyper. I would say the Triple is about equal to the 900SS motor in terms of exhaust note appeal.

Smackman · May 7th, 2011, 2:29 pm

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Until I saw the new speed triple and I must say it looks amazing

Hmm , it looks like a custom home made bike from someone who was drunk as a skunk

JFB1973 · May 7th, 2011, 2:38 pm

I say wait till u come back, see them in person and maybe get a test ride and then kill the wife, collect insurance money and buy both?

It is a hard choice, good luck and let us know how it goes..

smo · May 7th, 2011, 2:49 pm

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Originally Posted by jfb1973

i say wait till u come back, see them in person and maybe get a test ride and then kill the wife, collect insurance money and buy both?

it is a hard choice, good luck and let us know how it goes..

+1

freezer16801 · May 7th, 2011, 2:55 pm

my list was the following when I bought my hyper in 08:
1. hyper
2. speed triple
3. monster S2R

It is a tough choice. I do not regret my decision for a second. I rode with a few guys with the speed triple. All though it is a very cool bike, their experience didn't even compare to how much fun I am having with my hyper.

allameriboy · May 7th, 2011, 3:24 pm

We all know looks are subjective. But it's FUGLY! The Hyper has to me... way better design sense. Speed triple is like beer goggles for bikes.

HYPERR · May 7th, 2011, 3:27 pm

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Originally Posted by freezer16801

my list was the following when I bought my hyper in 08:
1. hyper
2. speed triple
3. monster S2R

Wow that was exactly the same list for me as well! The Speed Triple's downfall was it was so expensive to insure and it just felt crude. I did like the Monster a lot but the extra kick of the 1100 motor over the 1000 won me over.

HYPERR · May 7th, 2011, 3:31 pm

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Originally Posted by allameriboy

We all know looks are subjective. But it's FUGLY! The Hyper has to me... way better design sense. Speed triple is like beer goggles for bikes.

Agreed, I think they ruined the looks of the Speed Triple with those weird goggles. Fuctionally it's supposed to be a much better bike however than the old Speed Triple; and those Triples sound sooooo good!