what to expect? - Ducati.ms

JFB1973 · Aug 24th, 2009, 5:01 am

I went out on my first ride with other bikes, we where 4 of us, I am relatively new to riding and compared to the others I am a beginer. The other bikes were a R1, a BMW K1200R and a BMW f1200GS. I spent the ride playing catch up with them and they would wait for me after every long stretch. The only time I felt as fast and confortable was on tiny curvy roads( I could have gone faster), but once some longer straights or wide and fast curves are in sight they leave me behind.

Over 120km/h ( 75miles/h) the bike and I don't feel confy)
I know I am new and most probably with time I'll do better but I need to know compared to different bikes what to expect so I don't kill myself trying to catch up!
( maybe next time I should go out with a bunch of scooters...the 50cc kind..)

Activator · Aug 24th, 2009, 7:39 am

This is why I PREFER to ride alone. No competition and no need to go faster than I am comfortable with.

I think many accidents happen because people are pushing their skills too far to keep up with better/faster riders.

Sometimes when I'm out, a group of fast riders will come up behind me, and I'll try to pick it up a little so they don't get frustrated. But then I realize that I have nothing to prove, so I slide over to the side as far as I can and let them pass!

grmoto · Aug 24th, 2009, 7:55 am

it's a lot easier and more comfortable to go higher speeds with a bike with a fairing

Hypremotard · Aug 24th, 2009, 8:43 am

YOu need to do your own thing. The Hyper isn't designed to keep up with an R1. It's pretty uncomfortable above 80 for long periods and without experience you're liable to hurt yourself for nothing.

Scooters are like fat chicks - they're fun to ride but you don't want your friends to see you on one.....

bullet3z · Aug 24th, 2009, 8:49 am

I have to agree with everyone else. Take your time and be careful. If they are true friends they will wait for you. If they don't, well it's time to find new riding buddies.

The Hyper can keep up with the bigger bikes in the twisty stuff but once they stretch it out, over 120mph, then you will not keep up. But without a doubt you will catch them before the next set of turns is finished.

JFB1973 · Aug 24th, 2009, 8:57 am

Thanks for the advise, I wil ride at my own pace and enjoy it more rather than worrying about keeping up, it is just that I have no experience with other bikes so I didn't know what to expect. Maybe another time I'll choose the roads and the next day go on the R1 forum to check the post about that guy that couldn't catch the HM!!

sinex · Aug 24th, 2009, 10:27 am

they don't seem like mates, dump em, gets some Hypermates instead

08hyper · Aug 24th, 2009, 10:49 am

Ride in your own comfort zone, DON"T go over your head, if you have faster friends than you, they will wait till you catch up, oh yeah, go get a windshield. Aloha Alex

crabman · Aug 24th, 2009, 1:46 pm

You've got a very quick fun bike. If you get in the twisties with your buds you will have no problem keeping up. How often are you going triple digits? Most of the riding is done less than that and the Hyper is very capable. Enjoy the bike!!

Brainfry · Aug 24th, 2009, 7:50 pm

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Originally Posted by JFB1973

Thanks for the advise, I wil ride at my own pace and enjoy it more rather than worrying about keeping up, it is just that I have no experience with other bikes so I didn't know what to expect. Maybe another time I'll choose the roads and the next day go on the R1 forum to check the post about that guy that couldn't catch the HM!!

I say some proper training is in order as well... might be tough in Beirut, but at least try and pick up a few of the riding technique books out on the market if you can... One of the best is Nick Ienatsch's

http://www.amazon.com/Sport-Riding-T.../dp/1893618072

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