So when I finally got around to getting the Hyper with all of its new found power on the Dyno I was hoping for exactly that. I wanted magic numbers and I wasn’t entirely disappointed. Dear Lord, thank you for this… The Hypermotard EVO SP 2012 is the pinnacle of the Hypermotard’s development. It may even …
Idid a lot of research on the Hypermotard leading up to my decision to buy a new one. I was almost set on getting a pristine condition 2009 1100S that had all the bits I wanted installed; Termi slip ons, Sargent Seat, Performance mirrors and bark busters and it was black. It looked freakin awesome. …
It’s short wheelbase and moderate rider lean angle make it feel tight and aggressive. It has oodles of lush twin power that just makes you wanna wind it on. It has the wet multiplate clutch so no Ducati clickety clack which makes it feel more controllable and maybe reserved compared with the Hyper. That lean …
I’ve been thinking a about what it means to me and how it makes me feel, to be a Ducati owner/rider. There’s something special about the bike and the brand. There is no doubt there is something almost Steve Jobs magical about the brand. For example, I can use the brand Ducati to amplify …
I’ve had the opportunity to test the Monster LAMs 659 for a while as a commuter, then I was given the 796 to compare the two, by my mates at Ducat City Melbourne – lucky me! First thing I noticed was the throttle restrictor was missing from the LAMs 659 which only pulls a two thirds WOT, making you ride it …
Inever thought I’d like this bike. I expected to really dislike it, even though I am nuts about ducs, it would just be too small and underpowered and hideous to ride. All wrong. It’s got a great riding position even though I am a tall lanky bastard, and it’s a pretty short machine with a …
There are a whole lot of advanced electronics on a Multistrada 1200S, even the black ghost being a 2011 model (minus Ducati Skyhook Suspension of the current model), still has a full suite of electronically adjustable suspension, ABS and DTC (Ducati Traction Control). That’s before you even turn the thing on. Keys Speaking of that, I lost a …