Hyperstrada size

steve94 · Feb 2, 2013

Last week I went to the Cleveland bike show with the express intention of seeing and sitting on the Hyperstrada. In person it looks great but the size of the bike became a big concern. I am 5 ' 9 and had an air cooled 1000 for 5 years and loved it.
The new Hyperstrada is small in size; very small. My concern is that while the performance and handling will be great, the ride to and from the fun will be very cramped. The seat appeared to be comfortable, but there is no room for movement. I went in wanting to love this bike and came out considering a Triumph or KTM.

Steve

Mibanez3 · Feb 2, 2013

Hello. I havent had the chance to sit on a hyperstrada or even a hypermotard for that matter. But in some posts in this forum i came across pictures of guys sitting on the bike; one was 6'3 and he didnt look horribly big on it. I guess for me anything will be an improvment coming from a yamaha R 6 sportsbike.

Martin

Stradasphere · Feb 3, 2013

If you want to get an idea of the ergo go to this site and select the bikes your interested in.

Motorcycle Ergonomics

My cool · Feb 3, 2013

Hey Steve, I was there for all 3 days to get an up and close look at the 'Strada. I too felt a little cramped. I'm used to sitting a little further back then the hs allows. I'm going to have the seat tweaked to move the slope back a few inches (not a big deal according to everyone I've spoken to). I think you'll get used to the feel after a short time. BTW, I'm 5'9" also.

Narrow Head · Feb 4, 2013

Thanks for this site MC, I did not know it

Lawrence of Suburbia · Feb 4, 2013

steve94 said:
In person it looks great but the size of the bike became a big concern. I am 5 ' 9 and had an air cooled 1000 for 5 years and loved it.
The new Hyperstrada is small in size; very small.

Steve

I first sat on a few models of Ducati bikes (Monsters, etc) a few weeks ago when placing my pre-order for the Hyperstrada, and they all felt positively tiny! My guess is that because the architecture of the engine is so narrow that enhances the 'lack of bulk' perception. Stick with it, Steve!!

L of S

jerdog53 · Feb 4, 2013

Lawrence of Suburbia said:
I first sat on a few models of Ducati bikes (Monsters, etc) a few weeks ago when placing my pre-order for the Hyperstrada, and they all felt positively tiny! My guess is that because the architecture of the engine is so narrow that enhances the 'lack of bulk' perception. Stick with it, Steve!! L of S

And this is what appeals to me, the small light weight nimble and flickable is right up my alley! The other Multistradas all seem soooo big to me and I just can't get past it"¦

My cool · Feb 4, 2013

I agree jerdog. It's nice and light for around town when you're sight seeing, but when you want to open her up it'll be like sitting on a rocket

jerdog53 · Feb 4, 2013

My cool said:
I agree jerdog. It's nice and light for around town when you're sight seeing, but when you want to open her up it'll be like sitting on a rocket

Yeah Baby!!!!

Stradasphere · Feb 4, 2013

I got to the Ducati booth early at the Seattle show before the Hyperstrada was put on it's paddock stand. Lifting off the side stand I loved how narrow and light it felt. I also liked the upright riding position.

My cool · Feb 4, 2013

Stradasphere said:
I got to the Ducati booth early at the Seattle show before the Hyperstrada was put on it's paddock stand. Lifting off the side stand I loved how narrow and light it felt. I also liked the upright riding position.

That's what I love to hear!

jerdog53 · Feb 5, 2013

My cool said:
That's what I love to hear!

Agreed

AusHyper · Feb 22, 2013

At 6ft3in I am a little bit nervous about finally trying one of these on for size.

The MTS a a bit too big for my uses, but I'm starting to think the Hyperstrada might be a touch on the small side....

jerdog53 · Feb 23, 2013

AusHyper said:
The MTS a a bit too big for my uses, but I'm starting to think the Hyperstrada might be a touch on the small side....

Thats been my deal all along as much as the Multi appeals to me it just too big for my needs so the Hyper has always been right there staring at me

AusHyper · Feb 23, 2013

jerdog53 said:
Thats been my deal all along as much as the Multi appeals to me it just too big for my needs so the Hyper has always been right there staring at me

Do you have the 6ft3in problem or are you a bit more of a normal size?

jerdog53 · Feb 23, 2013

Dude I'm am the pathetic normal type 5'8" guy so yah not much I can help with

AusHyper · Mar 2, 2013

jerdog53 said:
Dude I'm am the pathetic normal type 5'8" guy so yah not much I can help with

Guess not.

Have to say, I am starting to lean towards one of the multis purely based on size. Cycle ergo seems to put the ergos of the hyperstrada at about the same as a street triple (which feels too small for me).

SailorJack · Mar 4, 2013

At first I was thinking the HyperStrada would be very uncomfortable due to it's size but after comparing it's ergos to other sport tourers (VFR and FZ1) it actually has more comfy ergos. The difference is, the hyper is a physically smaller bike making it appear as though it would be more cramped. Here is the comparison.

Motorcycle Ergonomics

jerdog53 · Mar 4, 2013

SailorJack said:
At first I was thinking the HyperStrada would be very uncomfortable due to it's size but after comparing it's ergos to other sport tourers (VFR and FZ1) it actually has more comfy ergos. The difference is, the hyper is a physically smaller bike making it appear as though it would be more cramped. Here is the comparison.

Motorcycle Ergonomics

Looks to me like the Hyperstrada is very similer in fit and ergonomics to my current steed!

Bonus!

AusHyper · Mar 23, 2013

jerdog53 said:
Looks to me like the Hyperstrada is very similer in fit and ergonomics to my current steed!

Bonus!

Yeah, I had a Streety and part of the reason for the change is to get more space, that said I managed on the Streety and this (the Hyper) appears to be about the same size.

Hyperstrada size

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