hyper dirt road driving issues

Manuel Saigon · Aug 30, 2015

I rode my hyper along the Cambodia Vietnam border for some 140 km along a dirt road . The road had water pods due to the rainy season , usually got stuck in the mud . The front fork is too short. the two leg stand is too low, it was ripped off completely. The read fender mud guard connection to the chain plastic cover gave way due to the bumps and broke. Byke is excellent yet not really designed for off road use.. of course as usual Ducati did not cover any parts replacement under guarantee although arguably broke due to poor design and very thin plastic parts..tyres also slipped like mad on the mud... Next time I will not drive the rainy season and or take a lighter better suited for dirt road driving. The trip was awesome with friendly mechanics and locals inviting to spend the night as the road is unmanageable at night

kuksul08 · Aug 30, 2015

It's a street bike with off-road 'styling', and slightly more capable than a street bike in the dirt due to ground clearance and riding position. You're better off with a lightweight adv bike for that riding. KTM 690 Enduro. Vstrom 650. KLR650. etc.

gatdammit · Aug 30, 2015

I think the stock Skorpion Trail tires are rated at "5%" off road. I'd say the entire bike falls into that category. Some riders here have fitted meatier tires with some success but, it's really no more capable than a Motard.

I wouldn't have expected the shop/Ducati to warranty the damages. If I drug my muffler and stand in a turn, I wouldn't have claimed poor design.

pacaver · Aug 30, 2015

As the others have mentioned the Hyperstrada is a streetbike, if you want to go on rough dirt roads, a Suzuki DR650 is a great choice. Tough as nails, easy to maintain and lots of aftermarket parts to make it more offroad worthy, below is a site with a ton of choices.

Suzuki DR650 Parts, Accessories, & Performance - ProCycle

HyperMikeNL · Aug 30, 2015

Not that I have one in the first place, but a HS would not pop up first in my mind when planning to drive such roads. Better examples have been mentioned already, but a semi dirt bike usually has fork protectors, flexible fenders/mudguards, cheaper/flimsy fairings etc.
A HS obviously does not have any of the above...
I'd get hold of an old KLX or XR for these jobs.

cndctrdj · Sep 20, 2015

looks like a fun ride though. we need more people like this. i will eventually get some video of mine offroad

jdot1981 · Sep 20, 2015

Frankly- this post has only made me slightly more impressed with the bike! This thing keeps up with 600 cc sport bikes on real roads/canyons/mountains (for practical purposes) and comfortable enough to take on light touring duty. As other have mentioned- those tires...

Congrats having fun with her!

jerdog53 · Sep 24, 2015

The Hyper does just fine offroad just observe its limitations!

appliance821 · Sep 24, 2015

kuksul08 said:
It's a street bike with off-road 'styling', and slightly more capable than a street bike in the dirt due to ground clearance and riding position. You're better off with a lightweight adv bike for that riding. KTM 690 Enduro. Vstrom 650. KLR650. etc.

I feel pretty confident it could do as well a vstrom.

hyper dirt road driving issues

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