Hi guys !
I'm new to the forum, so here goes a brief introduction:
I live in France, and got my licence 1 year ago. After trying out a few bikes, I settled on a Ducati Monster 696 ABS - well because I fell in love with the fun red Italian bike over the other options for a beginner
(ER-6, XJ6, MT07 etc..).
I've clocked in 8,500km on the Ducati up to now, and the riding days for this year are not over yet I don't really want to loose to much money on the bike, and am thinking of changing in 6 months. I also know more about myself & what I want/need in a bike...
Let me explain:
1. I will basically be ridding from March to November, and don't own a car.
I will tent to use my bike every week end during that period - very often to go skydiving (my hobby) and also just to get around.
I currently use my Monster 696 in that way; and although I love the riding position (leaned forwards), but it actually gets quite tiring after 150/200km. It's not the best when you have to head home after a big week end skydiving..
Q: Even if I try the bike, I won't know how good it is after a looong ride - is the HS comfortable enough for such rides ?
2. I just love the fun engine & chassis on the 696 ! That why I picked it over the other bikes i could choose from: great cornering ability & fun, expressive engine. The HyperStrada looks like it has the fun factor to it as well !
Q: will it be as good as the 696 for cornering ? My aim is not to scratch my knee on every turn, but I want a bike which is fun in twisties (lots of those in France, and great mountain roads ).
I'm of course going to try the beast, but I'd like to hear your input on this
I basically want to keep the fun from my Ducati 696, great cornering capability, but also gain in comfort & "touring" possibilities (basically getting my gear from my home to the dropzone to jump out of planes ).
Cheers!
I'm new to the forum, so here goes a brief introduction:
I live in France, and got my licence 1 year ago. After trying out a few bikes, I settled on a Ducati Monster 696 ABS - well because I fell in love with the fun red Italian bike over the other options for a beginner
(ER-6, XJ6, MT07 etc..).I've clocked in 8,500km on the Ducati up to now, and the riding days for this year are not over yet
I don't really want to loose to much money on the bike, and am thinking of changing in 6 months. I also know more about myself & what I want/need in a bike...Let me explain:
1. I will basically be ridding from March to November, and don't own a car.
I will tent to use my bike every week end during that period - very often to go skydiving (my hobby) and also just to get around.
I currently use my Monster 696 in that way; and although I love the riding position (leaned forwards), but it actually gets quite tiring after 150/200km. It's not the best when you have to head home after a big week end skydiving..
Q: Even if I try the bike, I won't know how good it is after a looong ride - is the HS comfortable enough for such rides ?
2. I just love the fun engine & chassis on the 696 ! That why I picked it over the other bikes i could choose from: great cornering ability & fun, expressive engine. The HyperStrada looks like it has the fun factor to it as well !
Q: will it be as good as the 696 for cornering ? My aim is not to scratch my knee on every turn, but I want a bike which is fun in twisties (lots of those in France, and great mountain roads
).I'm of course going to try the beast, but I'd like to hear your input on this
I basically want to keep the fun from my Ducati 696, great cornering capability, but also gain in comfort & "touring" possibilities (basically getting my gear from my home to the dropzone to jump out of planes
).Cheers!
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