Talk:Ducati Hypermotard

Top speed
Despite the large capacity engine, it is essentially a bike made for having fun at speeds of up to around 80 mph (130 km/h); the upright riding position of such 'Supermoto' motorcycles makes speeds of greater than 100 mph (160 km/h) difficult for the rider, mainly due to the lack of protection from wind blast. As long as you dip your head closer to the handlebars this isn't as much of a problem. I have a Honda XR650R (which can go 160 km/h) and at top speed I don't have much of a problem with wind as long as I keep my head angled so the visor on my helmet doesn't pull my head back, even when I'm sitting in a completely upright position. Perhaps I would be more inclined to believe this statement if a relevant study was cited.

Reply: I think anyone who has ridden a Hypermotard in-particular, which differs from some naked bikes (including the Ducati Streetfighter) in that it has a bolt upright riding position imuch like a trials bike etc, will admit that it's a struggle at over 100mph. Yes, you can try and tuck your head down but the wind blast is merciless and I think the statement above stands because it is designed to give sportsbike riders the headsup that they won't be regulary riding at 120/130mph if they buy a Hyper. This is especially relevant if you ride with a peaked helmet as many riders of such bikes do, which acts as a parachute when you so much as move your head to the side etc. I have seen several journalists mention the figure of 85mph in relation to the Hyper in their reviews ("It's not so much fun when you start creeping over 85mph") even recently when reveiwing the Evo/ SP. Unless any other Supermoto riders/ Hypermotard owners agree with the person above, I will add this back to the article, as it IS relevant for those researching the bike on Wikipedia, especially those considering a purchase and changing from a 140mph sportsbike:

'The Hypermotard is capable of speeds in the region of 125 mph, but many people choose this kind of bike for having fun at speeds of up 100 mph and accept that there's limited protection from wind blast at higher speeds compared to some motorcycles, due to the upright riding position and lack of fairings/ screen'.

I am happy to debate this point, but not if you haven't ridden a Hypermotard at speed, which is not its natural territory. JD —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.7.69.143 (talk) 12:26, 17 April 2010 (UTC)


 * It's inappropriate to be debating your personal riding experiences on Wikipedia talk pages. Regardless of what you've done, it's all orginal research and therefore beside the point.  Just look up what published sources say and put that in the article.  If you disagree with what the published sources have said about the Hypermotard, direct your complaints to them, not here. Nobody need have ever ridden the Hypermotard, or even seen one, in order to verify what the sources say about it. --Dbratland (talk) 21:46, 17 April 2010 (UTC)

939/939SP images?
are there any out there? someone wanna get down to a dealer/bike show and take one? I think as the article and info box has been updated to reflect the new models, we need some new photos. I looked on commons and flickr, but can't find anything yet. Spacecowboy420 (talk) 14:50, 2 February 2016 (UTC)

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