Hypermotard 950sp Q&A Part 1

[@jimc793]

Thanks for doing this Q&A style. Very nicely done. Regarding top speed. the actual top speed that you can hit on a 950 SP will vary between about 135-142 mph. Verified by me on my GPS in full tuck on level ground on a day with no wind and 70 degree air temp. The reason some have written that it will do 170+ mph is based upon extrapolating how many miles per hour it travels per 1,000 RPM in top gear. So if the bike could pull red line in top gear (it can't) you'd be traveling 170 mph (plus or minus) at redline. And I can guarantee you that it's not fun to travel over 100 mph on this bike for more than 30-40 seconds. It's great at 80 mph and below with occasional bursts to 100 mph. If you want to go 170 mph, you'll need a bike with at least 160 horsepower and a great fairing you can crawl behind.

[@myhypermotard8351]

Thank you for the response, very detailed explanation . I agree, as high up as this bike is, it would not be comfortable doing more than 125. I did that for about 10 sec or so and that was enough for me.. I do have to say that when I gave it more throttle it pulled me hard. It still had more to give. I really appreciate the feed back. This bike keeps surprising me, just a great, fun machine to ride. Thank you and ride safe..

[@robertdavis5714]

Free tires for Life, after your explanation it all boils down to a defective tire and in conjunction the service agreeing that it is defective. 135 miles on 3.2 Gallons, incredible. I burned up 3.2 gallons just riding to crystal lake and back, however was in Race mode.

[@Ramon51650]

Re: Extended service plan. Because you use the Hyper as a daily, that plan is perfect for you. I paid for a ESP for my Audi, but because I have avoided using it as a daily, the money was lost, because in the Audi case the plan has an expiration based on a calendar date; something that I didn't know beforehand. Up until this past January I was driving a Jeep beater as my daily. I had to trash it after it got vandalized. Even then, it was cheaper for me to buy a $4,000 bicycle than add miles to a car that is way expensive to service. The Audi is 2012 and I only broke the 14K mark three weeks ago. I really appreciate you suggesting the plan, and I will consider it, but on regular weekdays I have a 4 mile roundtrip, maybe more if I detour to Trader Joe or Safeway. Your videos are very informative, thanks!

[@myhypermotard8351]

No problem, the plan is good for someone doing a lot of miles. My commute is 120 round trip. I don’t ride every day but at least twice per week, it ads up. Audi is nice, but like the Ducati it’s expensive to service.

[@sproesser1]

Yeah I’ve felt ear fatigue after rides at higher speeds without earplugs. That’s what convinced me to always wear them.

[@ryan123od]

Hi there, really enjoying your videos and love your bike! I’m in the process of buying this bike, although not the SP version. I’m very partial to a loud exhaust and after seeing your videos I’m considering the AR one. Did you have to have some sort of map after fitting or did you simply install? Thanks form the UK 👍🏻

[@myhypermotard8351]

No remap. I only put slip ons, if you do more, you will need to remap. Thanks for commenting, ride safe.

[@illnino168942]

Nice Vid My Hyper. I have a question for you to answer in part 2. When you put your slip-on on. Did you notice any increase in power? Also, it looks like you did a de-cat, any increase that you can feel? Also, did you do a remap of the ecu? if so, who did you use? If not, how does the bike run? I also come from a dirt bike background. I correctly have a 2016 Beta 300RR and a Husky FE450 great bike. I just got my Hyper and I trade a 2019 Husky 701 Supermoto, very nice bike. But before I got the Supermoto I had a 2016 Aprilia Tuono 1100 factory, but you can't have the same fun like the Husky 701 or the Hyper. thanks.

[@myhypermotard8351]

Mark Scott Hey Mark, on the Austin’s, I only put the slip ons. No full exhaust, decat or remap needed. As for the power, I didn’t really notice a difference in power. Hope I answered your questions. I will put this on part 2 as well. Thank you for commenting. Ride safe.

[@bharris0128]

Love your videos. I have a 2021 SP on contract, but delivery is not available from Ducati until sometime in June due to Euro5. I can't find any remaining new 2020 Euro4 models. I don't know why the Euro5 is causing delays, but I hope that Ducati does not change the exhaust. I live in Germany and it's against the law to change the exhaust to non-Euro5 which is why I'm so concerned. I found a couple of Euro4 exhaust options, but nothing for Euro5 yet. Maybe I should find a used one just to avoid the Euro5. What do you think?

[@myhypermotard8351]

Not sure what to tell you. The laws out here are different.

[@johnsan7913]

Hey man, great video - lots of good information here. How tolerable is the wind blast at highway speeds? Since there's really no wind protection I'm wondering if could use it for some light touring by adding a small wind screen.

[@myhypermotard8351]

The wind is really not anything that has bothered me before. I have never ridden a bike with a shield so I wouldn’t know the difference. I commute on freeway sometimes at a good speed. I am used to it and the wind doesn’t bother me.

[@johnsan7913]

@@myhypermotard8351 Thank you!

[@laszlonovak4635]

I really appreciate all of your videos, I just got my 2021 Hypermotard RVE and I doing some add’s and odd’s like rear turn signals, under-seat license plate holder/light, SC-project exhaust. My question is do you ever recognize the license plate holder get so hot from the exhaust pipe? I little worry about the light harness may melt over the time! Keep it up with the good videos really helpful Thank You ride safe!

[@myhypermotard8351]

Thank you. No, I have not experienced any heat with lic plate and exhaust.

[@laszlonovak4635]

Thanks I just was curious, after I finished installing the license plate holder I started the bike and maybe idling for 2-3 minutes and touched the plate it was hot. Probably when you ride the wind is cooling down. Thanks again

[@MrBendayho]

Sir who did you order your Austin’s from please?

[@jonnybrapp418]

Way late but great video ! Thanks for your input

[@myhypermotard8351]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks.

[@alsipwoodpusher]

I have a question... i test rode a hypermotard today and the bike shakes/lugs like crazy getting out of first gear at low RPMs, is this normal? it's so odd... like is it possible to smoothly let off the clutch in 1st gear without the beast-like shaking? is the engine/transmission or something else bad? or normal?

[@myhypermotard8351]

Definitely not normal, mine is real smooth out of first gear.

[@alsipwoodpusher]

@@myhypermotard8351 Thank you! Any idea what could be the cause of it?

[@myhypermotard8351]

@@alsipwoodpusher not really. Something to very careful of when looking for a used bike of this type, is that it hasn’t been raced. These types of bikes are the kind that people tend to abuse because they are really fun to ride. Just because it has low miles it doesn’t mean the engine is well taken care of. At one point I thought of getting a used one, but I kept running into flags whenever I took them for a test ride.

[@bosu1855]

Does the hypermotard vibrate at higher speeds? Also, how's the suspension does it drive while braking hard?

[@myhypermotard8351]

No, not at all. This bike is very stable at higher speeds. It may have to do with the fact that I had the suspension tuned in for me, that makes a huge difference in handling. Same while braking hard. I do this all the time for practice in a parking lot. Again, it may be due to the suspension being tuned in . I’ve gone from 60mph to full stop as fast as possible without any disruption to the suspension. Thanks for commenting, ride safe.

[@rockingrodders8551]

In the UK lane splitting is legal..most bikes would overheat in traffic plus you could get rear ended..as long as your going 10mph faster then traffic its fine and can be done safely..a bike wouldn't be a bike if you weren't allowed to lane split to me..✌️

[@ShorrockPaul]

Have you experienced missed shifts . I hear they have improved the gear box on 2022

[@myhypermotard8351]

I have but they have been my fault for not shifting into full gear. Incase you know of anyone interested, the bike is for sale.

[@paulandersson6120]

Do you have problems with rusty water coming out from the rear frame? When I wash mine it seems that water gets stucked inside the pipes of the frame afterwards...

[@myhypermotard8351]

Great Question. I do have water coming out from behind the rear axel under the chain. It is not rusty water, it is just clear water in my case. Yours could be just dirty water. I think when washing, water gets into an area where it tracks back to the back because it is lower. I wouldn’t worry about it. Thanks for watching. Sorry you got to see it in low quality. KZbin is taking very long to upload it in 4K. Stay tuned for part two. 2 . I will add your question on it. Ride safe..

[@paulandersson6120]

Thanx for a great clip. 🙂 I saw rusty water come out as I accelerated hard and the front wheel lifted. There were big spots on the rear hugger, smaller spots of the suspension and trails of of rusty water under the rear cover of the back frame. This happens every time after I washed the bike, only using a waterhose. Keep up the good work!

[@myhypermotard8351]

@@paulandersson6120 I guess it could be water that just sits in there after washing then finally comes out when moving. Not really anything I would be concerned with. Maybe take it for a ride after washing it to clear out some of that left over water.

[@micky_1290]

Great Bike, Great Video and Great Mate ! 😅

[@myhypermotard8351]

Thanks for watching and commenting..

[@wakedaze1]

Any particular reason(s) for the Austin -vs- Termignoni? Thanks!

[@myhypermotard8351]

I personally like the the way the Austin’s sound and look.

[@David-ye1pk]

176 ? No chance 150 possible Anyway beautiful bike. Have fun 👍

[@viktorrussu7669]

Amazing bike, where did you buy the exhaust?

[@myhypermotard8351]

Thank you. I got the exhaust directly from Austin Racing,.Thanks for watching, ride safe.. www.austinracing.com/home/193-hypermotard-950sp-slip-on-de-cat-exhaust-system.html#/1620-colour_option_-silver/1625-logo_option_-standard_sticker/1628-finish_option_-titanium/1655-de_cat_or_slip_on-slip_on/1688-fitment_option_-rs22

[@viktorrussu7669]

Thanks Man, you too

[@Brookmanrider]

Love the bike man I’m thinking of getting one for my next bike here in Australia. I have a Ducati Monster 659. Love the channel. Would like to see some ride vlogs? I’m doing a channel like yours. Keep it up man 👌👌🙏

[@myhypermotard8351]

Thank you, you will love this bike, it’s fun to ride . I don’t have the mic setup for the ride vlogs, but I have thought about it.

[@stuka101]

I have a 20' 950sp here in Oz .. its a rip!

[@myhypermotard8351]

@@stuka101 It definitely keeps you young at heart, really fun bike. Thanks for commenting, ride safe.

[@stuka101]

@@myhypermotard8351 thanks for the videos. Probably most informant hyper owner on KZbin!

[@myhypermotard8351]

@@stuka101 Thank you for that. I hope I was able to answer questions you may have had on this bike.

[@jeifyjimenez]

I'm 5'7 I don't know if I'm tall enough for this bike. Any thoughts

[@myhypermotard8351]

You should be able too , especially with the lower seat. How much experience do you have if any on tall bikes?

[@myhypermotard8351]

You should go to a dealer to sit on one. Ask if the have a lower seat. Remember, the regular Hypermotard is lower than the SP as well.

[@davidbaxter8511]

Really good video mate

[@myhypermotard8351]

Thank you, I hope it answered questions you may have had. Thanks for commenting.

[@davidbaxter8511]

@@myhypermotard8351 I don't actually own one of those bikes but really want one, purely just for fun, but living in scotland the weather isn't always great. Your videos are really good and plenty info in them 👌🏻

[@myhypermotard8351]

@@davidbaxter8511 Thank you. These bike are an absolute blast to ride, hopefully you can go test ride one some day. You never know, you may just end up with one.

[@keltecdan]

I like the hypermotard but it’s too tall for me since I’m short at 5’6.

[@mr2scroll538]

Good video. Hows seat height im 5'8

[@myhypermotard8351]

mr2scroll. Thank you. You are my height, the seat on the bike is the lowered seat. It is more comfortable than the original and softer. The dip makes it nice , kind of molds your butt. It keeps you from sliding back when accelerating hard. As for the height, it is considerably lower. I can reach the ground easily. Stay tuned for part 2 Thank you for commenting, ride safe..

[@mr2scroll538]

@@myhypermotard8351 thank you

[@bosu1855]

What's the top speed?

[@myhypermotard8351]

First question on Q&A Video

[@jo3071]

Mine tops out at 148 and that is pinned in 6th for 20 seconds. I don't have the SP, but the engine specs are the same.

[@jo3071]

Your pipes look good, man.

[@myhypermotard8351]

Scary at that speed. These things can really move.

[@jo3071]

@@myhypermotard8351 No joke!

[@alpap1980]

What is your inseam?

[@myhypermotard8351]

30 inches

[@alpap1980]

@@myhypermotard8351 Thank you. I am 29" so I think the standard model with the low seat may be doable. You said no fuel gauge but also not a fuel light? I mean is there a fuel light or not even a fuel light?

[@myhypermotard8351]

@@alpap1980 The standard with lower seat will be fine. It does have a light that turns on once you get low on gas, probably being able to go 10 to 20 miles depending on how you ride.

[@alpap1980]

@@myhypermotard8351 Usually when you hit the fuel light then you have about 3-4 liters left. The bike also has average consumption. With previous Ducatis I used to reset the trip meter when I fully fueled the bike so having average consumption, knowing how many miles you rode until reserve light then you are ok. Most of electronic gauges are not accurate anyway.

[@myhypermotard8351]

@@alpap1980 I always reset the trip meter but have forgotten on two occasions, then 70 miles into the ride, I am clueless as to how much gas I have left.

[@ducamotetv8505]

Ordered one.bike will arived nxt month

[@myhypermotard8351]

Congrats on the new order, very exciting . I remember being in your shoes just waiting for it to come in. You will love the bike.. Let me know how you like it . Thanks for commenting, ride safe..