Comments on: Ducati Introduces All-New Hypermotard and Hyperstrada in Milan (Bike Reports) (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/ducati-introduces-all-new-hypermotard-and-hyperstrada-in-milan/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Sat, 25 May 2013 14:17:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: TF http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/ducati-introduces-all-new-hypermotard-and-hyperstrada-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-96371 TF Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:26:53 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24711#comment-96371 Yep, the air cooled engines run too hot when set up to be Euro compliant. I believe the 1100 two valve air cooled motor is/was one of the best motorcycle engines ever offered and certainly not too much engine. Just the right amount of HP and TQ when tuned to run correctly. Yes, a Hyper is a hooligan ride and should remain a simple design. Unfortunately that's not going to happen......the Monsters will be next. Yep, the air cooled engines run too hot when set up to be Euro compliant. I believe the 1100 two valve air cooled motor is/was one of the best motorcycle engines ever offered and certainly not too much engine. Just the right amount of HP and TQ when tuned to run correctly. Yes, a Hyper is a hooligan ride and should remain a simple design. Unfortunately that’s not going to happen……the Monsters will be next.

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]]> By: Norm G. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/ducati-introduces-all-new-hypermotard-and-hyperstrada-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-96351 Norm G. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:41:54 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24711#comment-96351 it's none of that. same as BMW with water cooling the boxer, it's emissions compliance. early on, the word was the possiblility of dropping desmo valves on some of the smaller displacement models in exchange... wait for it... traditional spring valves (the horror). it’s none of that. same as BMW with water cooling the boxer, it’s emissions compliance. early on, the word was the possiblility of dropping desmo valves on some of the smaller displacement models in exchange… wait for it… traditional spring valves (the horror).

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]]> By: Dave http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/ducati-introduces-all-new-hypermotard-and-hyperstrada-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-96342 Dave Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:07:31 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24711#comment-96342 There are big hp limitations with going air cooled, not to mention the technology stigma. They reduced displacement 300cc and maintained 110hp, more than the old 916's made, plus it should get pretty good mileage. This engine is also dimensionally much smaller than an air cooled engine, allowing them to design a slimmer bike around it. There are big hp limitations with going air cooled, not to mention the technology stigma. They reduced displacement 300cc and maintained 110hp, more than the old 916′s made, plus it should get pretty good mileage. This engine is also dimensionally much smaller than an air cooled engine, allowing them to design a slimmer bike around it.

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]]> By: Jeremy in TX http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/ducati-introduces-all-new-hypermotard-and-hyperstrada-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-96341 Jeremy in TX Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:55:22 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24711#comment-96341 I disagree. The water-cooled mill is a better choice, and I bet they chose to give it a nice torquey nature to keep the hooligans amused. I disagree. The water-cooled mill is a better choice, and I bet they chose to give it a nice torquey nature to keep the hooligans amused.

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]]> By: Norm G. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/ducati-introduces-all-new-hypermotard-and-hyperstrada-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-96325 Norm G. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:51:18 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24711#comment-96325 i like the redesigned frame, seat section, and exhaust routing, but going 4v water cooled is a mistake for this type of bike. the air cooled 1100 was already bordering on "too much engine", but it at least kept things light, clean, simple... and that was the attraction. nobody buys a hyper to go touring... you buy a hyper to be a HOOLIGAN...!!! i like the redesigned frame, seat section, and exhaust routing, but going 4v water cooled is a mistake for this type of bike. the air cooled 1100 was already bordering on “too much engine”, but it at least kept things light, clean, simple… and that was the attraction. nobody buys a hyper to go touring… you buy a hyper to be a HOOLIGAN…!!!

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]]> By: Jeremy in TX http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/ducati-introduces-all-new-hypermotard-and-hyperstrada-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-96257 Jeremy in TX Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:33:14 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24711#comment-96257 I know bikes are getting too expensive when I can look at a Ducati and think, "That is a pretty good deal!" I know bikes are getting too expensive when I can look at a Ducati and think, “That is a pretty good deal!”

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]]> By: stratkat http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/ducati-introduces-all-new-hypermotard-and-hyperstrada-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-96255 stratkat Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:51:09 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24711#comment-96255 you have to try one, better still, wait till the 1290 comes out next year! just sayin... you have to try one, better still, wait till the 1290 comes out next year!
just sayin…

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]]> By: TF http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/ducati-introduces-all-new-hypermotard-and-hyperstrada-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-96240 TF Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:03:59 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24711#comment-96240 I own KTM dirt bikes and would likely own something like a Super Duke if it were not for the Hyper's air cooled motor. The simplicity was key for me, along with the gobs of low end that motor produces. IMO, that is what makes the bike so much fun and so deceptively fast for most riders and situations. Yeah, the seat and the small gas tank both suck. I have done some 400 miles days though and it works because you have to stop and fill up right about the time your butt needs a break. I own KTM dirt bikes and would likely own something like a Super Duke if it were not for the Hyper’s air cooled motor. The simplicity was key for me, along with the gobs of low end that motor produces. IMO, that is what makes the bike so much fun and so deceptively fast for most riders and situations. Yeah, the seat and the small gas tank both suck. I have done some 400 miles days though and it works because you have to stop and fill up right about the time your butt needs a break.

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]]> By: stratkat http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/ducati-introduces-all-new-hypermotard-and-hyperstrada-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-96212 stratkat Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:32:35 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24711#comment-96212 i test rode the S version, it had great brakes and handled well. but the seat and the power tapered off way too soon. i bought a 990 Super Duke and got all that and more. can put on 400 mile days on the thing. i test rode the S version, it had great brakes and handled well. but the seat and the power tapered off way too soon. i bought a 990 Super Duke and got all that and more. can put on 400 mile days on the thing.

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]]> By: Nocklhiem Verstadt http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/ducati-introduces-all-new-hypermotard-and-hyperstrada-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-96155 Nocklhiem Verstadt Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:23:41 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=24711#comment-96155 Nice beakage. Nice beakage.

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