Switch to a Hyper?

[1KDS]

Currently riding a S2R1K and have a project bike that will end up with a similar riding position to the monster. Wondering if anyone came from a monster to hyper and their thoughts on the switch, pros or cons. The hyper is really the only bike I'm looking at, the new monsters look horrible and the multi is out of my price range. Oh yeah, I'm 6'2'' so the high seat isn't an issue.

[Barkertodd]

I went from a Monster 1100 to my Hyper 1100. For me, the decision was based on an ergonomics issue. The Monster was too much like a sport bike and caused problems for my bad hip. The Hyper on the other hand, is insanely comfortable to me and feels more like a "standard" riding position.

The downside honestly to the Hyper is the effects of wind at higher speeds. I found that anything above 75-80 and I really have to hang on to the bars or it feels like the wind will pull me off. I can tuck in some, I even got a small windscreen, but they really don't help that much. Extended freeway riding at 70ish is fine, but anything above that and I find I get tired of getting knocked around.

Also, I fine I use all six gears too. Granted 6th is only after 70+ mph, but its great for gas milage when I commute for work some days. Short blasts over 70 are way fun too. It seems to me that this bike really is at its best when ridden under 100 MPH.

Even with all that power, the Hyper just feels easy to ride for some reason. Maybe its sitting upright and up so high. I really feel like I can see everything going on much better than I ever did on the Monster. Even the standard brakes (same as what were on my standard Monster) are confidence inspiring. Took me a little bit to get use to riding with the balls of my feet on the pegs, but now its very comfortable.

Off the top of my head, thats about it

[Tard]

Originally Posted by 1KDS

Currently riding a S2R1K and have a project bike that will end up with a similar riding position to the monster. Wondering if anyone came from a monster to hyper and their thoughts on the switch, pros or cons. The hyper is really the only bike I'm looking at, the new monsters look horrible and the multi is out of my price range. Oh yeah, I'm 6'2'' so the high seat isn't an issue.

I went from a S4 Monster to a Hyper, so it was a down grade in HP but not fun factor or comfort. Still plenty of torque which is all you need for the street.

Get the Hyper man, you'll enjoy the leg room and the more upright riding position. It's a real 'load off' and just down right hilarious to ride.

[1KDS]

Thanks guys, I don't think the wind blast will affect (effect?) me too much as I don't do too much highway riding and especially don't ride over 75mph except for a short blast. I am really after the ergos of the hyper like both of you talked about. Now all I have to do is find a red 1100 locally, or maybe go demo a new one, it doesn't seem like I see too many used units for sale (probably for good reason)