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[Barton]

For Sale CBR 600RR 03

 

http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1555.l2649

 

Everything to do with me

[fiveoclock]

A Hypermotard? Have you ridden one?

[Barton]

A Hypermotard? Have you ridden one?

 

No not yet happy to have some feedback though if you have mate?

[Captain Vimes]

Have you looked at a KTM supermoto? One of the most fun bikes I've ever owned. I'd test ride both that and the hypermotard before making a decision.

[fiveoclock]

 

A Hypermotard? Have you ridden one?

 

No not yet happy to have some feedback though if you have mate?

 

No I havent, its just that you mention you're getting on a bit for a sports bike riding position and I'm the same and was considering amongst other things a Hypermotard. My mate had one and I just sat on it, theyre very high. I might go and find one at a dealer and have a go, I'll let you know how I get on if i do.

[Barton]

Have you looked at a KTM supermoto? One of the most fun bikes I've ever owned. I'd test ride both that and the hypermotard before making a decision.

 

I did have a quick look at the KTM superduke

[Barton]

 

 

A Hypermotard? Have you ridden one?

 

No not yet happy to have some feedback though if you have mate?

 

No I havent, its just that you mention you're getting on a bit for a sports bike riding position and I'm the same and was considering amongst other things a Hypermotard. My mate had one and I just sat on it, theyre very high. I might go and find one at a dealer and have a go, I'll let you know how I get on if i do.

 

 

Thanks mate think I'll do the same, I do like the look of the 821

[Barton]

The Hyperstrada is basically the same bike but with luggage a bigger screen and about 3" shorter apparently so if your short in the leg that may be the better option.

[Wolfstone]

.... so if your short in the leg that may be the better option.

You qualify by being short in your third leg Barty Boy.  

[james.a]

Chuckles

[Barton]

And here comes the NPC massive to Spam my thread just when I thought I'd found a safe place to hide. 

[james.a]

There is nowhere safe to hide as well you know Andy

[2GOOD]

Had a Hyperstrada 821 as a courtesy bike when the rad went on my 848 just before the warranty expired. Now before you think youngster as I've got a sports bike I did the sensible riding position in my forties & I'm past that now Anyway had to ride it back from Bristol & hated it, had it for a week, slightly preferred it when I took it back but if you really want that sort of riding position I found my old Speed Triple more fun, so I really would get a decent test ride before you decide that it's what you want

[Barton]

Ahhh ok, interesting. Thanks for the feedback.

[Captain Vimes]

[font="arial, sans-serif;"]Having had plenty of sports bikes, nakeds and a supermoto I'd say there are 3 key differences moving from a 600 supersports bike to a hypermotard[/font]

 

[font="arial, sans-serif;"]1 - Upright seating position - personally I'll never own a bike with a racing crouch seating position again. I'm faster with an upright position as I can see more and feel more in control. On a race track it makes sense. On the road I just don't get it.I guess this one's a personal choice. My first upright bike was an aprilia pegaso that i bought as a winter hack. It opened my eyes to life after sports bikes.[/font]

 

[font="arial, sans-serif;"]2- Engine. A v-twin is totally different to an IL-4. I love v-twin's but if you go for the 800cc motard you'll get bored of the power quickly. I'm sure the 1100 would be a laugh, however some just don't get on with v-twins after IL4's. You need to own a v-twin at some point to decide if they're for you.[/font]

 

[font="arial, sans-serif;"]3 - Motard - long travel suspension and seating position on the tank. It's different again to a naked street fighter. I loved the KTM riding position and the super high quality WP forks/dampers were awesome but it took a while to get used to. Just don't feel the need to stick your foot out and try backing it in![/font]

 

 

[font="arial, sans-serif;"]The main reason I swapped the KTM for my s1000r (apart from writing it off) was that it was unreliable (tank swell/leak, fuel pump, wheel bearings, cutting out in traffic etc.). I also wanted ABS for the daily winter commute and more power (more is always better.. sort of).[/font]

 

[font="arial, sans-serif;"]At the end of the day.. just go for it. If you don't get on with it, sell it and buy something else.[/font]

[fiveoclock]

I'm probably just about to buy a 2013 Aprilia Shiver ABS. Anyone had one/ridden one?

[2GOOD]

I'm probably just about to buy a 2013 Aprilia Shiver ABS. Anyone had one/ridden one?

Don't think I've ever seen one, a rare beast I would've thought

[Barton]

Thanks Captain for that much appreciated.

[fiveoclock]

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Its basically a Dorsoduro but with a more comfortable seat and a bit more bodywork

 

Edited by fiveoclock, 24 February 2016 - 10:44 PM.

[fiveoclock]

Only just remembered this is a for sale thread!!!! Sorry