Took the Hyper off pavement - Ducati.ms

HooliganR6 · Sep 26th, 2010, 8:10 pm

Today I went searching for some public legal dirt roads to try the Hyper out on. I had a WR250X before the Hyper, and that was a lot of fun on dirt roads. I knew the Hyper had it limitations, but I was surprised how well it did. These roads were dirt with rock beds here and there. The Pilot Pure's were definitely the weak link. Wish I had some Distanza's on instead

Here is a short GoPro video.

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NikMusolino · Sep 26th, 2010, 8:37 pm

I liked that last bit at the end.

Do You have bar risers? When I stand, I always wish Mi bars were 2 inches higher.

nikkihyperr · Sep 26th, 2010, 8:57 pm

took mine off road same condition. agreed need better tires. nice video!

Motoman_AZ · Sep 26th, 2010, 10:34 pm

Very nice cruise! I got into some hills with mine and hated the street tread.

ORIF · Sep 27th, 2010, 8:04 am

I put the Multistrada sump guard from strada-avventurosa.com , an oil cooler guard and the Pirelli Scorpion Syncs and often take it off road. It is not the bike's forte, but it can go anywhere my friends on their BMW GS's go.

A few weeks ago, I tackled 25 miles of this

414740235_uhAaU-M.jpg photo - Mark Brazinski photos at pbase.com

A little much, but fun nonetheless.

HooliganR6 · Sep 27th, 2010, 9:12 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORIF

I put the Multistrada sump guard from strada-avventurosa.com

How is that sump guard? I searched on here last night for one and a post came up with that guard. For the price, it def seems worth it. The one thing I was worried about yesterday was a rock going through my oil pan. lol

ORIF · Sep 27th, 2010, 9:36 am

It requires a little fiddling to get it to fit. I had a machine shop drill out the engine bosses to accept screws as they are not predrilled as on the Multi. It does give me a lot more peace of mind knowing that I am less like to put a hole in the sump or filter.

Chouch · Sep 27th, 2010, 9:45 am

Did few unpaved roads in VT and NH, it was fun but the bike really needs couple modifications :

1/ Risers for the bar. I'm 6 feet tall, and when I stand up,I find the bar too low.
2/ Front brakes, too strong and touchy
3/ Rear brake was my main concern, if I cant rely on my front brake, I'd like the rear brake to be usefull and not an on/off switch
4/ Obviously, better suited tires.

Every time it's a fun experience tho, but I feel really bad for the paintjob...

acesanugal · Sep 27th, 2010, 9:45 am

I dig it!

cr500erider · Sep 29th, 2010, 7:02 am

Also took the Hyper off road with a shit front tyre. Bent gear lever but nothing else damaged threw myself under bike.