First impressions on the Hyperstrada?

Frank Rizzo · Dec 18, 2012

My first impression was strong enough that I rode my KTM to the dealer literally the next day to trade it on the Hyperstrada - and I love KTM's

I had seen the spy shots and rumours of a liquid cooled Hypermotard, so when I saw the Hyperstrada I knew I was looking at my new bike. It was as simple as this: it has everything that I want in a bike:

-large supermotard - i.e. twin cylinder above 800cc with motard ergos and performance
-"creature comforts", like a decent seat
-ability to carry clothing, food, etc
-a respectable fuel capacity for a motard
-top end components [I need my Brembos!]
-a great look
-a good dealer network in Canada

The only other bike on the market that meets these critera is the KTM 990 SMT, but it's not available in Canada, so it really was a no brainer for me. Plus, I think the Duc is a better looking bike and is cheaper too.

Stradasphere · Dec 18, 2012

Got confirmation today that I am on the board for a red one out of my dealer's first batch. Hopefully to arrive in April.

Frank Rizzo · Dec 19, 2012

Stradasphere said:
Got confirmation today that I am on the board for a red one out of my dealer's first batch. Hopefully to arrive in April.

Hey me too! My dealer is getting two - one red one white - and I've claimed the red one.

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jerdog53 · Feb 5, 2013

From another Fourm....

twowheelflyer said:
Just got back from Bologna where I attended the '13 Hyper family product training. We did get to do a short ride on the base model Hypermotard and I must say that this new bike is very impressive. The best thing was the throttle to rear wheel connection. The ride by wire system is a true wonderment. I stayed in the urban mode because it had snowed recently and our ride was on wet , sometimes muddy streets with snow on the sides of the road. It is important not to put bikes on the ground during a factory ride! The new 11 degree motor is a sweetheart, full stop. Great revablity and a fantasic snarl. I sampled it back to back with a 1100 sp and really felt a difference in the two frames. I really liked the initial impression of the front end feel on the new Hyper. The 1100 felt more "tucky". Of course this was far from ideal conditions and no where near what could be concluded on a warmer, dryer day. Also noticed the extra tourque of the 1100 and really missed the ability to change modes. I had to concentrate harder when opening the throttle on the 1100. Really excited about riding it more in March.

I know people will put more agressive tires on the Hyperstrada and use it for ADVing. I just wish it had a half gallon more fuel. I think it should go 180 miles with a gentle wrist.We did not ride the Hyperstrada or the SP.

Hell yes I want one...

My cool · Feb 5, 2013

Thanks for the find and post jerdog!

First impressions on the Hyperstrada?

Frank Rizzo

Stradasphere

Frank Rizzo

andyhdetez

jerdog53

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