Hyper vs new Monster... advice needed

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No time on the '09 1100S (does anybody?). Owned a '96 M900, '02 S4, and '04 S4R. Currently riding '08 HM 1100S.

Comfort: No question that the Hyper is more comfortable most of the time. The only exception would be extended freeway trips. There are a few Hyper windscreens available but I'm not sure how well they work. I also have a 30' inseam but have no problem whatsoever with the Hyper. I also have the DP racing seat which made the bike much more comfortable for about $200.

Fuel: The stock Monster 1100S tank is only .5 gallons larger then the stock Hyper. My ca-cycleworks tank is going to be between 6 to 7 gallons. Flat out kicks the Monster's ass in that regard. Granted that's after a mod that is estimated to run $750 or so. Pre-production buy list will get you the tank for $100-150 less. Check ducati.ms tank thread for further.

Commuting: Hyper on top again. Full hooligan lanesplit machine. I removed the stock mirrors (stick out to much) and with the seating postion, brakes, and torque the Hyper is the ultimate around town commute machine.

Looks: To each their own. I love the old monster, like the Hyper, am undecided on the new Monster (hate the lack of trellis on the rear).

Touring: The Hyper has plenty of bags available and a better tailbag/tailrack option the Monster. And again with the new tank they hyper will have a 240-280 mile range. If there isn't a load of freeway I would prefer the hyper if set up correctly. If it was mostly freeway I would choose the monster.

Which do you think handles the twisty backroads better?  I guess that really comes down to which seating position is better for attacking corners since they are very similar bikes otherwise.

[hbliam]

Which do you think handles the twisty backroads better?  I guess that really comes down to which seating position is better for attacking corners since they are very similar bikes otherwise.

The Hyper, no question.

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The Hyper, no question.

Thanks, I appreciate the posts.  It's good to get an opinion from someone who has time on both the Hyper and Monsters.

I'll be keeping my bike.  I sometimes get ideas in my head and it seems like a really good idea.  I know I would really regret not having the Hyper.

What mods do you have on yours?

Right now, I just have the DP performance seat and a Nichols flywheel.  I'd like to get the 2-1 Termi system, gear it down a bit and replace the stock hardgaurds with Rizoma mirrors or something similar.  I think I'm going to have the subframe painted to match the frame too but that's minor.

I checked out that tank thread on ducati.ms as well.  I think I'll get on the pre-order list.

[krista]

My ex, z!na is a long time Monster lover ... absolutely loved her 2000 m900ie with 45,000 miles until she rode home my s2r800... then she ran out and got her s2r800 the next day. And some months later got an s2r1000. Trust me, she loves her monsters.

Before reading her review of the hm1100s, understand her experience and keep it in mind while reading her tale of the Hyper's amazing handling...
- we rode the San Diego back roads together almost every weekend for 3 years putting some 30,000 miles on her 1995 900ss/cr
- then more of the same on her 2000 m900ie ... then add on some track days
- 3 years of club racing at WSMC on aprilia RS250, winning a few races and getting a number of podium finishes
- we tended to ride only with each other, as when others join us, they tend to be guys who need to "pass the girl" and end up off road.
- she absolutely loves dirt and has a DRZ and a Husky (I think that's what it is)
- did press intros for the 999 (possibly the 1st lady to ride one on the track) and the 749 (possibly the 1st lady to crash one on the track -- the rain caught her out, but totally saved the whole pack, as they all would have eaten it if they didn't see her)

So, she's a racer, is fast, has easily 50,000 canyon road miles, and loves going fast on the dirt. I dare suggest her evaluation has some real good experience behind it.
And, on with her review of the HM1100s

Her glowing review of the Hyper was eye-opening to me. I test rode her bike ... and probably won't ever be able to own one. They're just too nutty -- gives an unbelievable amount of usable feedback inspiring heroic and even more heroic riding. I think I'd end up riding over my head and running off a cliff...   

Chris