Just got my hyperstrada yesterday 3k miles. Seems to sputter at 3k or less rpms? Normal?
Sputtering at low rpm
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Yep the 821 chugs below 3k. Putting on an exhaust that removes the cat made a noticeable improvement for me.
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Johannesburg South Africa
Mine does not do this, I am inclined to wonder why?
I live at 5000 feet above sea level, could the thinner air make a difference?
One advantage of living at this altitude is when we go to the coast the air is about 15% denser, which means more oxygen, which means more power, which equates to more fun
The difference is really noticeable!
My old 848 did the same. My friend bought the 848 street fighter and he complained of the same. Ducati motors don't like to be lugged around. It's something to get used to.
Joined Mar 2013
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Naples, IT
Believe it or not, some of that chugging is throttle control. Put the power mode in LOW and really lock your wrist in low rpm's and it can smooth out quite a bit. My Cramp Buster helps keep the throttle steady, too.
The first software update we got on the 13's in the US addressed surging at lower rpm's. Many of us noticed a difference. Did you get any updates yet?
PomGP, don't you have a pipe? Thinner air with altitude is usually just bad all around for cars and bikes. Less dense=less air per sq/in=less efficient. Thinner air only has a benefit with aircraft that cut through less dense and less turbulent air easier, requiring less power=more efficient (but lift also suffers up high). That's why airliners typically travel at 30K'. They burn less fuel, get stronger winds aloft and it's usually less turbulent.
The first software update we got on the 13's in the US addressed surging at lower rpm's. Many of us noticed a difference. Did you get any updates yet?
PomGP, don't you have a pipe? Thinner air with altitude is usually just bad all around for cars and bikes. Less dense=less air per sq/in=less efficient. Thinner air only has a benefit with aircraft that cut through less dense and less turbulent air easier, requiring less power=more efficient (but lift also suffers up high). That's why airliners typically travel at 30K'. They burn less fuel, get stronger winds aloft and it's usually less turbulent.
Joined Jun 2014
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Johannesburg South Africa
There is a definite drop in power at this altitude as I said, the bike is bog standard, maybe I am just kind on the throttle. One of the rides we often do takes us through the Lesotho highlands and up to 10 500 feet, you really feel the power drop at that height, but the drag is less
Thanks, the throttle is really touchy getting used to that. Being stuck behind traffic is where I really get the chug. guess I should put it in urban in that case
Joined Mar 2013
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Naples, IT
It's a pretty quick/sporty throttle action in Sport/HIGH power mode. Urban dampens the response significantly.
Personal recommendation: If you're not a novice, it's better to ride in MED/HIGH as much as tolerable then swap to lower modes as situation/mood dictates. When I first had the bike I rode in Touring/MED for first hundred miles or so and the first time I switched to HIGH, I nearly made a fool of myself launching from first couple lights. If you learn to really respect the throttle in the higher setting, it makes you look like butter down low.
Personal recommendation: If you're not a novice, it's better to ride in MED/HIGH as much as tolerable then swap to lower modes as situation/mood dictates. When I first had the bike I rode in Touring/MED for first hundred miles or so and the first time I switched to HIGH, I nearly made a fool of myself launching from first couple lights. If you learn to really respect the throttle in the higher setting, it makes you look like butter down low.
