Introducing myself.

[Curly]

Hi all.

I just thought I would share my life-changing experience with you aboard a Hyper this summer.

The Hypermotard Demo truck came to my local dealer and I made sure to get there as soon as they opened up. This was my first time on any Duc. We were out for almost 1.5 hours and like I said, it was almost life changing. I had previously only ridden 250cc bikes in class... this was a horse of a different color.

It was perhaps the one of the top three most exhilarating experiences in my life. I was scared out of my mind but high as hell at the same time.

Anyway, it's too much bike for me. I would really like to get aboard a 696 in the near future but I thought I would just introduce myself, say hello, and tell you that I really appreciate your bikes.

When I first saw them on the dealer floors, I didn't understand them. After a good ride, I became a believer.

Cheers!

-Curly

[bromike666]

Reminds me of my first ride on a Ducati. Clouds parted, light shined down and my Triumph suddenly felt boring. Dude, it's not to much for you. I ride like a turtle and it's not too much for me

[totnac]

yes, yes, yes.... believe the HYPE!!!!!!!!

welcome to the madness !!!!!!!

[Curly]

Originally Posted by totnac

yes, yes, yes.... believe the HYPE!!!!!!!!

welcome to the madness !!!!!!!

You guys are funny. Thanks for the welcome.

I had a blast and the demo went smoothly but... it IS too much bike. I'm tallish and thin and it would be my first bike. I would be in over my head.

A 696 for me I hope!

[EarthBM]

a 696 hyper is coming next year...

[ak57]

i know some people who sold them for the very same reason.
i also know people who own them and ride them slow . your choice

[AXE]

Get a 2-3 year old 696 Monster. They are cool bikes and you can pick one up for a great price to get started.

KTM makes a 690 Super Duke that looks cool and is supposed to be a pretty good bike. Kinda spendy for a smaller bore, but probably lots of fun. Aprilia is making a 750 Dorsoduro, that looks cool too.

Out!

[Lumpy Idol]

Get the Hyper.

Take the spark plug out of one cylinder and you'll be good to go until you're ready for more power!

[08hyper]

Originally Posted by Lumpy Idol

Get the Hyper.

Take the spark plug out of one cylinder and you'll be good to go until you're ready for more power!

FIXED* (plugs) LOL Alex

PS: Welcome aboard!

[Quackzilla]

the Hyper is a very exciting moto to ride.
it brings a smile on my face everytime i ride.
my 1st moto was a Triumph 955i. it was fun, but wasn't for me because when i 1st started riding when i was younger, i rode dirt bikes.
now if the Hyper had the 1098 motor, i'd say that it would be too much for you