HM1100S Adventure... - Ducati.ms

bennyhab · Oct 17th, 2010, 11:44 pm

Q:...what is the perfect bike for EVERYTHING???
well, i guess there are a lot of opinions out there, but i think the only real answer comes from the individual.
A:...what works for you?
i owned mostly sport bikes in the last 22 years of riding... then i began working for a company in Alaska the leads motorcycle tours (Motoquesttours.com), i learned a new appreciation for bikes that can go anywhere. we use GS's, Adventures, V-Stroms, the Ulysses, KLR's, etc... whether too heavy or too under powered, i rode those bikes because i was paid for it... but i wouldnt buy any of them. i wanted more power, better handling, less weight, better looks, yet i wanted the ability to go ANYWHERE. i sold my beloved 996 this past spring and bought a Hypermotard 1100S in Los Angeles this July...
WHAT A PERFECT BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nearly 14,000 miles later i am sad to store it for the long Alaskan winter. :-(

NoPower · Oct 17th, 2010, 11:52 pm

Your pics are great. What are those tires on your hyper when it's sitting on the rocks/stones?

Monstaman · Oct 18th, 2010, 3:18 am

Great pics Ben, enjoed them.

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Originally Posted by NoPower

What are those tires on your hyper when it's sitting on the rocks/stones?

.. keen to know as well, looking at new rubber for my SMR and interested to know.

cr500erider · Oct 18th, 2010, 4:56 am

I was thinking of trading my Hyper on something a little more dirt orientated but you have inspired me to keep it and try a change in tyres.

**CDONA** · Oct 18th, 2010, 11:36 am

Dunlop D616
Wear quicker than Pirelli scorpion syncs

Motoman_AZ · Oct 18th, 2010, 4:50 pm

Benny...... thanks for sharing some of your experiences with us! Also love to see that sense of adventure! The more I ride the hyper the more I love it!!! 8500 miles......

bennyhab · Oct 19th, 2010, 3:12 am

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Originally Posted by CDONA

Dunlop D616
Wear quicker than Pirelli scorpion syncs

CDONA has it right! they're the D616! they are cheap and i just got 6,000 miles out of the rear and i'm not light on the throttle! awsome in the rain! great in the dirt! a little nervous on loose gravel and sand, and surprising REALLY good on the pavement! i've never had the bike to a track (maybe someday) and there is no 'chicken strip' on those tires. it's my first set of 616's so i tested the edge slowly and was really surprised at the feel and grip to full lean. highly recommended!
...though i have never tried the 'syncs' as CDONA mentions.

joeR6 · Oct 19th, 2010, 5:43 pm

Hey bennyhab

Is that a DP windscreen you have on your hyper? Do you like it?

You seem to have accumulated a variety of miles. How is your CCW tank holding up?

bennyhab · Oct 22nd, 2010, 2:40 am

yes it is a DP screen, it's not enough to make it feel like a touring bike. i'd like to try one that is a little taller.
the CCW tank is awsome! Motocorsa in Portland installed that for me!
i average 250-270 miles before the reserve light blinks on. i'd like to see an aftermarket air box compatible with that tank though. i put some pre-filters on that help in mud and rain. good luck!

ben

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Originally Posted by joeR6

Hey bennyhab

Is that a DP windscreen you have on your hyper? Do you like it?

You seem to have accumulated a variety of miles. How is your CCW tank holding up?

r60slash5 · Oct 22nd, 2010, 7:42 pm

It's funny different ends of the US, but we're using similiar luggage for long rides. I have the DP luggage rack on my bike, the loop on the kayak bags slip right over the end of it for a nice secure fit. Waterproof.

Ted