I just took the Hyper S to NJMP Lightning and wow! - Ducati.ms

ADHD · Jun 15th, 2009, 10:54 am

I just got back from NJMP Lightning course with the Hyper. I was having problems with the Brembo master cylinder on my track RC so I had no choice but to bring the Hyper or lose $199. First, let me say the Hyper commanded stares from nearly every onlooker which is quite the compliment since there was a bike contest, a 1098R, a D16RR, 2 Streetfighters, BMW's new S1000R and 2 MV Agustas in attendance. Jason Britton and his No Limit Stunt team were there doing stunt shows and signing autographs.

The track:

While not very technical, Lightning is a fast track with an uncorrected 170 mph on the straight possible for the late brakers! It's not the track for a motard or even a pseudo-motard but it's all I had. The Hyper, however, performed brilliantly, I was able to pass both my buddies on GSX-R 1000s in the corners and since it's a twin, I could get back on the power sooner and get a great drive coming out of the "bowl" and keep even the 1000s in sight. The Hyper's low end torque with a 14 tooth sprocket and the Termi 2:1 race kit allowed me to shoot out of slow corners and pass riders with little effort.

The Brembo monoblocks are unreal! Any speed I lost down the straight was erased once I clamped down on the monoblocks. I spent three sessions figuring out where to set the lever adjuster because they really are too powerful for the Hyper. When I say powerful, it's like God himself reaches down and squashes you like a bug into the track! All forward momentum just stops! They bite so hard that I could skip braking markers 4 and 3 and was about a bike length away from any rider who passed me before we hit turn 1! Then, take a tighter line into turn 1 and make the pass coming out.

Oh yeah, I never touched down any of the Hyper's hard parts! Hats off to Mr. Terblanche for designing the Hypermotard!

Pics to follow!

NYSport · Jun 15th, 2009, 11:34 am

Sounds like a great time. Some of my friends went to the Ducati club track day last week and loved it. We have a few more planned for the summer at NJMP and I will use the Hyper. Hope to see you there. Tom

Raiden · Jun 15th, 2009, 12:24 pm

I have never been on a track yet but I'm taking a advanced riding clinic in September and hopefully will try my luck at it by next season. I was checking out this track day club called NESBA. They seem to go to NJMP once a month
When I get my act together I'm thinking about checking them out. They say you get some free track time for checking them out if I read it right.

http://www.nesba.com/

ADHD · Jun 15th, 2009, 1:12 pm

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Originally Posted by Raiden

I have never been on a track yet but I'm taking a advanced riding clinic in September and hopefully will try my luck at it by next season. I was checking out this track day club called NESBA. They seem to go to NJMP once a month
When I get my act together I'm thinking about checking them out. They say you get some free track time for checking them out if I read it right.

http://www.nesba.com/

I ride with Team Promotion and I'm a NESBA member even though I haven't ridden with them yet. Make sure your suspension is set and have the notes handy. You're going to need to add front rebound and compression!

totnac · Jun 15th, 2009, 5:29 pm

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Originally Posted by Raiden

I have never been on a track yet but I'm taking a advanced riding clinic in September and hopefully will try my luck at it by next season. I was checking out this track day club called NESBA. They seem to go to NJMP once a month
When I get my act together I'm thinking about checking them out. They say you get some free track time for checking them out if I read it right.

http://www.nesba.com/

call and make sure that nesba allows hypermotard. i don't think they do

Raiden · Jun 15th, 2009, 9:46 pm

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Originally Posted by totnac

call and make sure that nesba allows hypermotard. i don't think they do

Oh well if they don't no biggie seemed like a cool track club though.

ADHD · Jun 16th, 2009, 6:17 am

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Originally Posted by totnac

call and make sure that nesba allows hypermotard. i don't think they do

NESBA only allows motards at Summit Point-Jefferson Course, Barber and Talledega.

ORIF · Jun 16th, 2009, 6:06 pm

NESBA let me out on the Hyper at Carolina Motorsports Park on Sunday. I had a ball! They have safety concerns about the speed differential on the straights with true motards on the bigger tracks. The bike was great at CMP. They have a wonderful club and the event was very well run. Highly recommended.

maloneysforever · Jun 17th, 2009, 1:41 pm

I was therw myself on my Hyper S and had a blast. I was there on Sunday only hanging out with my buddy Jackie from team promotion. That is a really nice complex.

ADHD · Jun 17th, 2009, 1:55 pm

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Originally Posted by maloneysforever

I was therw myself on my Hyper S and had a blast. I was there on Sunday only hanging out with my buddy Jackie from team promotion. That is a really nice complex.

How did you like the brakes? I debated about staying for an extra day but the area hotels wanted double their normal rate.