Debating Trading the Monster

luckyslevin · June 29, 2010, 09:21:07 AM

Hey guys I'm back! I wanted to take sort of a poll. I'm thinking about selling my S2R 800 and picking up a Hypermotard 1100S. But I'm not too sure how I feel yet. Any thoughts?

ps here's an older pic of my bike... new rizoma mirrors and DP folding turn signals aren't shown.

thanks to glantern for the pic... he's the one who first spotted me and brought me to the forums

Pakhan · June 29, 2010, 10:11:21 AM

The motard is going to be a different feel, not only in power but seating position and center of gravity. I think try riding one before you trade and if it feels better go for it.

He Man · June 29, 2010, 12:10:49 PM

also if u commute, you have to have the extra cash for a ca-cycleworks tank. the stock tank only holds about 2.3 gals

GLantern · June 30, 2010, 06:07:57 AM

The hyper will get you more tickets and a revoked license faster than you type your next reply

It is a blast to ride!

He Man · June 30, 2010, 07:32:09 AM

Get an R1 with that cross plane camshaft blah blah blah. it sounds sick.

Pakhan · June 30, 2010, 09:36:09 AM

If your gonna suggest a yam, he seems to like the dual purpose so a wr250

He Man · June 30, 2010, 11:20:29 AM

what are you a russian spy?

GLantern · June 30, 2010, 11:21:51 AM

A KTM Superduke would also be a good choice or DRZ400 supermoto.

He Man · June 30, 2010, 11:33:02 AM

I alwyas likd the Husq SM450

Pakhan · June 30, 2010, 12:47:49 PM

Quote from: He Man on June 30, 2010, 11:20:29 AM
what are you a russian spy?

Of course not, I don't need to hear these wild accusations, you can't prove anything, usa a-ok number 1 yay!

CDawg · June 30, 2010, 01:51:25 PM

Quote from: GLantern on June 30, 2010, 06:07:57 AM
The hyper will get you more tickets and a revoked license faster than you type your next reply It is a blast to ride!

I love my S4RS, but must agree. I test rode an earlier model and fell in love, but also realize that if I owned that bike, I would probably injure myself cuz it's so much fun to ride.

luckyslevin · July 03, 2010, 01:51:31 PM

i never got to see your S4R CDAWG... looks like i might need to take another ride into the city

yea working as a tech at the local KTM, i've seen way too many DRZ's and WR's to want one. Not the best craftsmanship... nothing like a nice Duc or KTM. The super duke is pretty insane, but I'm not a huge fan of the looks although I'd probably get a great deal on parts and service

. I took the shop demo home for a weekend and got pulled over way out east in long island. (no ticket though

) From what I understand Michael Schumacher loves it too. Looks like I should take a demo rider on a HM to really figure it out. OR maybe a customer will be so nice as to let me ride it further than the shop parking lot, which is the only experience i've had on one $:-\$

CDawg · July 06, 2010, 05:30:03 AM

Quote from: luckyslevin on July 03, 2010, 01:51:31 PM
Looks like I should take a demo rider on a HM to really figure it out. OR maybe a customer will be so nice as to let me ride it further than the shop parking lot, which is the only experience i've had on one $:-\$

Talk to Marian at Rockwell Cycles. They are very accommodating and near Bear Mt which will allow you to put it thru its paces.

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