Likes and Dislikes Hypermotard 950SP (Part 2)
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- This is Part 2 of Likes and Dislikes on the Hypermotard 950SP.
In this video I talk about some of the thing that bother me about this bike.
I talk about: The Height and what I did to deal with it. The TFT display riding mode options and how it is not explained in the manual. The difficulty of working on the bike as far as getting to the air filter and spark plug. The resetting of the oil light and how Ducati does not allow us to reset it ourselves. And lastly, the Fuel Gauge and how Ducati did not add that on such a high end bike like this. I also mention some examples of how I dealt with some of these problems. If you have any questions please leave a comment!
Thanks again for watching!
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The standard 950 and the RVE 950 are both shorter. The SP version in this video has the longer Ohlins suspension.
Agree on the fuel gauge. This should be standard on every bike made especially bikes at this price point.
I’m glad I am not the only one bothered by this. I agree, for this high end bike it should definitely be something that’s included. I hope Ducati watches videos like these so they learn what consumers really want.
Thanks for the comment.
Agree as well ! I even hesitated purchasing this bike because of this.
At the same time though, the fuel sensor on my Monster decided to stop working and I had to get it fixed, took a little over a week to get the part. After that I figured “hey at least that can’t break on a Hyper”, so I traded it for a Hyper 950.
John Moroz Hey, any excuse to trade to the 950. You will love this bike.
@@fredensminde I actually just forgot the other day again because there were two guy's arguing at the gas station, being a bit distracted, I totally forgot to reset it. Luckily I noticed about 3 miles after leaving the gas station.
Thank you for Commenting.
I was seriously considering buying this bike. Many thanks for the honest review. I don't care how nice the bike looks and rides I'm not spending my hard earned money on something that has so many basic issues like no fuel gauge and service light issues. I'll keep my 2018 1200 multistrada enduro pro.
I will say that after having this bike almost Two years, I don’t even notice those things to be a bother anymore. The bike is a blast. It’s not for everyone for sure, but I would do it all over again for sure.
I wish someday I can buy this bike, so I can complaint about little things :) .. great review btw. Enjoy the bike sir.
Really good review, both parts. Love mine too and would definitely buy again, but totally there with you on the gas gauge. It’s a really irritating omission. Wish cruise was an option too, a testament to it’s comfort.
Thank you. Like I said, hopefully Ducati watches reviews like these so they can improve on the future generations of this awesome bike.
Thank you for commenting.
Good review. Yes it should have a fuel gauge, cruise and heated grips. Bikes that cost less have these creature comforts. I forget all about the few short comings when I'm riding it hard! This is a great bike!
@@edprince2498 Thanks for commenting, ride safe.
@@edprince2498 You’re absolutely right! And thankfully you can add heated grips. 🥶
you are right .. the warning lights!!! my local dealer won't turn it off unless i pay for a full service.. wrong
Well done, everything you brought up is correct. I would still buy this bike but Ducati, get your small things sorted.
Thank you Andrew. The things I talked about are small issues that many of us owners have brought up. Ducati has really improved this bike over the years but can do better.
This is a great bike that can be made that much better by paying attention to these small details.
Thank you for commenting.
Own a 2018 939 just bought and came with 1 of those lowered seats (that flex) and I hated mine, was too much like sitting in a hole, Im about 5-11 w/ pretty long legs so really not an issue tippie-toes. Thanks for disclosing your cost ordeals with having dealer turn-off oil change light. Gas gauge not an issue, however the fuel economy is horrible, at least in Race Mode it is.
I have the same bike. I find the lack of fuel gauge annoying - particularly as my previous bike, Monster 1200 had one. The tires it comes with are amazing, but a bit tricky in the wet and don't expect any more than 3k miles from the rear - but in the dry - amazing grip levels. Quickshifter is very good. Also, if you really push it you can get the front to waggle a bit, but went for a steering damper, so that has gone. The seat is a complete plank, so changed to the comfort seat, basically the seat it should have come with. made a huge difference, went from 100 miles and uncomfortable to all-day riding with the odd stop for a break. But overall it has to be the best bike I have ever ridden. Take one for a test ride, but leave your money at home ;-)
I agree with you , great bike.
On my first set of tires I got about 3000 miles before they looked like crap. But I was doing a lot of twisty road hooligan style riding.
On my current set I have 4000 miles and still look great. Now I’m riding highway mostly commuting miles.
Thank you for commenting.
Lmao! Got my Monster couple weeks ago and confused as hell how to change the riding mode. Glad I am not the only person got confused
Good review
Thanks for commenting.
Hi - agree on your comments - which having had 4 hypermotards, just learnt to live with it now, albeit my current hyper (which was imported from Japan) had a low seat on it, which was tooo painful for me to ride, as i was recovering from knee surgery and couldnt bend my knee past 90degrees. I am looking to buy an RVE and what i would like to ask, is why you chose the "Austin Racing" pipes, as opposed to SC Project, Akrapovic etc - and did you have to adjust the diagnostics ? Please advise. Thx Johnny (NZ)
To be honest, I have heard some of the others and really like the sound of these. It really comes down to personal preference. I just like the way these sound. You really can’t go wrong with any of them.
I agree on everything
I do think at this day and age the fuel gauges should be more than you watching your miles and keeping an eye on the light to pop.
Ok, I’ll adjust just like every other bike I have had. I have had other ducks and have become loyal to their sound and feel, I also love dirt bikes so this seams like it will be a true love for me at 6’3” tall.
looking hard at the 2022 model, thanks for the real world review. btw are you military ?
To lower the seat height beyond just getting the thinner seat: change the rear suspension link length and raise the forks in the triple clamps a bit. That doesn't alter suspension preload/sag or make much difference to the ride but allows shorties to put their feet comfortably on the ground. Unless you actually need maximum ground clearance for all that off-road riding you'll do on this bike.
I did ask my Ducati mechanic about this and he said it will definitely affect the way the bike handles. This guy know a lot about these bikes since he has owned the previous generations.
I just didn’t want to alter the way it handles because it’s awesome the way my suspension was setup.
Thanks for commenting, ride safe..
@@myhypermotard8351 I understand your decision because it seems that just changing the seat has resolved it for you. But for those of us with even shorter legs it can make the difference between us buying this bike and not. Changing the rear link and raising the forks a modest amount will of course affect handling somewhat - as does you changing the seat (because it lowers the c of g of rider+ bike). Like most things, it's a matter of degree.
@@mirror1675 I get that and yes it’s true. If lowering the suspension is what you need to do to enjoy this bike, then by all means do that. Whatever it takes to make the rider feel safe.
The difference in the suspension won’t be that noticeable .
Definitely, do this if that’s what it takes to be a proud owner of one of these.
Thank you for commenting..
Does anyone know in centimeters the width of the handlebar?
What bothers me on mine:
- The height indeed, I'm 5'9 and still, it's a little too high.
- The heat on the right leg from the exhaust.
- You can remove the passenger footrests, but then your boot will touch the exhaust pipe. My boot literally melted on the pipe.
- The lack of a fuel gauge...
- Requires a tool to remove the seat
- The brake fluid tanks get really shaky, the part holding them is made of aluminum, it should be made of steel to prevent this.
- The comfort of the seat. Difficult to find the ideal position.
I had a Yamaha FZ09 before and it had none of these issues for half the price tag.
Otherwise thanks for your videos and honest reviews. It's so rare these days to have someone speak honestly about its bike. Looking forward to your other videos.
Cheers from France !
Thank you for the comments. I enjoy other opinions. I was beginning to think that I was just being a picky owner.
The heat is not something that really bothers me, but then again I always ride with my full ridding gear. Maybe the type of pants that I use protect from the heat.
I do agree with the shaky brake fluid tanks, they seems a bit weak.
I think the OEM seat was more firm than the lowered seat. Since I have put on the lowered seat I'm ok with the comfort.
I remember when I was looking to buy this bike, it was difficult to find a true honest review. All reviews were on all the great thing the bike had to offer but no negatives. I truly hope that these video's may give a potential buyer a better insight on the pros and cons on this bike. I hope Ducati watches video's like these so that they can improve what is already is an amazing bike.
@@myhypermotard8351 Not a picky owner at all ! Just someone who likes to get things from great to perfect. :-)
Guillaume Dupré heat on the right leg from the exhaust xD im riding a Dorsoduro 1200 and my whole ass is burning
@@MrMarcBeat Same with the 950, but during winter I may enjoy a warm seat.
Go to Yamaha, apologize and trade this one for a brand new MT09. If something bothers you after sitting on the bike for 5 minutes then it will bother you a lot more in time, not less. I'm talking from a personal experience here.
My Aprila Dorsoduro: 870mm seat height. My '98 KX250: 950mm. Hypermotard? 890mm. Seat height is a non-issue if you rode Motocross :), and, I'm the same height as you. Yes, the Hypermotos are wider, but still, I'm used to it. Great videos though, had no idea these stuffy Ducatis have no fuel gauge? I hate that about my Aprilia, but looking at adding the 950 to the garage anyway! I just plan my rides for 190km fuel stops.
The seat height is something I got used to from riding taller dirt bikes, the lower seat does make me feel more stable at stops.
The most I’ve gone on a full tank is 125 miles and I could have probably gone a bit more. When I stopped to put gas, I can hear more gas moving around in the tank. (Reason for needing a gas gauge )
It really depends on which ridding mode your on and how your riding. When I did that many miles, I was commuting in urban mode and using steady throttle on the freeway. If you ride sport mode and ride hooligan style, you may not get more than 100 miles.
You will love this bike, if you have ever ridden a dirt bike it is very similar. It really brings the teenage crazy out of you..
Thank you for commenting.
Next video will be on interesting questions and comments I’ve received from viewers that may give you ideas for when you get yours.
@@myhypermotard8351 Aprilia needs to bring back the SXV 550: now that's a machine for the street! Great idea to do a video on answering questions, I'd like a full review of the wheelie control and how it works on the multiple settings?
ExMxer3 No problem. Some of the questions I’ve gotten are pretty funny, it should be interesting..
Same reason why i sold my 1199, they will not do safety check unless it is reset.
Been to look at one today , the SP model is slightly taller than the other two but l was told Ducati do a seat which is lower but only by 20 mm. l sat on the other models (same seat height) lm 5’ 10” but only 30” inside leg and was fine - people also need to take their weight into consideration. Must admit they are a trick bit of kit 👍
Watch the video I made on the different seat options for this bike. I have the lowered seat which made a big difference.
@@myhypermotard8351 Thank you 👍
I always laugh at the gas gauge complaint. I've never owned a bike with a gas gauge.
I'm 6.2 so no problem there which leaves the light.
I really do hate taking my vehicles in for any type of service. I usually do everything myself.
Was actually looking for more reasons to not buy them this bike lol. Guess I'll keep looking...
After owning the bike for a while now, I would definitely buy it all over again.
Really enjoyed as I am thinking about getting this bike ! I love dirt bikes and supermotos - am planning a ride from london to Mugello next year and whilst I know it may be windy and the tank is small I still love the idea - what are your thoughts on that ? Thanks again !
If you have ridden dirt bikes, the wind shouldn’t bother you. You’ll love this bike.
No gas guage, have to take to dealer to reset oil light as a mechanic thats a deal breaker - thanks for making up my mind
Other than those small things, I have to say this bike is a blast to ride, nothing like it.
@@myhypermotard8351 good first bike? Wanna get a mt09 or maybe this one..
It's nothing to do with the screen/display. The lack of a fuel gauge is due to the size and shape of the tank and getting a sensor in there in order to provide an accurate reading.
Hi,
I am about to purchase sp 2023 edition. I am a big guy and wondering how is the comfort on this bike with the seats? For around 400-500km ride how’s the ride comfort going to be? I like the looks of it.. awesome bike. 😊Please advise…
I never had a problem, riding, long distances, and I’m 5 foot eight. I guess it really depends on how tall you are, whether you feel cramped or not on the bike.
I don’t get nr 2, whenever I hold the indicator button on mine, it takes me to the rider modes?
Wow, it actually works. Thank you for that. Again I didn’t see that in the manual. I was just going through menus trying to find it.
Definitely holding it down brings up the ridding modes . Awesome feedback, I really appreciate that.
My Hypermotard you’re welcome! It is strange indeed that it’s not mentioned in the manual. Then again Ducati is italian ofcourse so expect some surprises haha.
Frank Z I think it’s important for a big name brand like Ducati to make sure they make something like the manual easy for anyone buying their product to understand.
Either way, what you pointed out is a nice time saver and safer than the way I was flipping through the menu to change ridding modes.
Again , thank you.
I'm 5'6" and sat on a standard version in GP Motorcycles, and it was surprisingly too tall for me despite the specs saying that it's shorter than the Dorsoduro 900. I found out later on that the seat was just wider. It was a shame that I gave up on it, and bought the DD900 instead, and never looked back but even that bike was a bit too tall for me that I had the seat shaven down 3/4" before I rode it. Bike was nevertheless a blast to ride, but I still have respect for the Hypermotard 950.
I test rode the Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 and did not like it at all, it felt more like an Aprilia Shiver naked street bike with supermoto looks than the Hypermotard does. Also the engine character was not as lively and fun, it looks pretty good though. But yeah all in all it felt boring compared to the Hypermotard. I am glad you like it though. They had another Dorsoduro before that had 1200cc or something around that, which people said was more fun.
@@mathias6423 It's what I like about mine, an oversized supermoto with a naked bike engine and its behavior with it. In all honesty, I liked the DD900's looks better than the Hypermotard 950, and I think the older models look a lot cooler. In my experience, the toughness of this bike shouldn't be underestimated because I had a collision with it last February, and to my pleasant surprise, the bike still ran like normal that I rode it home. I wasn't expecting it to start again, and only needed to replace the handlebars. It's like Aprilia expected this bike to be crashed on in the track.
Lol haha, made to crash ;D Do you mean that you think the older Hypermotard 939 is looking cooler than the 950 ? Because I think I do too. I saw the Hypermotard 939 outside the other day in that pearl "silk" white with red rims and red frame like Ducati has on other bikes as well, and I think it was the best Ducati I have ever seen. That bright strong red colour on the wheels and frame popped so nicely with the pearl white fairings shimmering in the sun =) However I know for a fact that the 950 has a lot more torque way sooner down in the revs than the 939 which is strangely kind of weak compared to the 950 in the low revs.
@@mathias6423 Yep, that 939, and the rest of the ones with similar chassis. Funny you saw a 939 when today driving home from work, I saw a Hypermotard 950 entering the freeway.
Another interesting thing about my DD900 is it has a lower power band than my SV650. It starts ripping at 4,000 RPM while my SV650 hits the power band at 6,000 RPM.
@@E2Moto Yeah you see a lot of bikes right now In Sweden since the season just started after 7 months of snow and cold hell. 4000 rpms lol. The new Hypermotard 950 gets 80% something of all it's torque much lower in the rev range. All the 950 engines got that update after the 939. I just wish Aprilia made a sporttouring bike with their V4 engine in it, I can not understand why they do not make sporttourers with that amazing engine from the Tuono.
One of the few times I wish I was a bit taller. At 5'9" it was a stretch.
You should be fine especially with the lower seat.
Thanks for commenting.
daytona m-star gtx boots have a little bit of rise built into them for shorter riders
If money is not an issue, would you recommend this as a beginner bike for a 6’-1” driver?
It is too much bike for a beginner, way to much torque.
Start with something much less aggressive, if not you will pay the price, be careful.
The height issue is a non issue (unless maybe if your closer to the low end of 5ft. The proper way to come to a stop is left foot down, right foot on the peg/brake. This allows you to solidly flat foot and stabilize the bike.
Yes and no. Someone experienced can manage a taller bike but someone relatively new to riding should not attempt riding a tall bike where they would need to worry about where to plant their foot. It is just another distraction they don’t need .
This bike is 400 Lbs and is pretty heavy if just slightly leaned over, I wouldn’t advise it.
Thank you for commenting.
Agreed. Anyone with any sort of skill and balance leans to left foot on tops.
i’m considering buying a 950 Hyper Standard to have a cheaper form of transportation and to have fun while doing so, been riding my 690 Enduro with SM wheels/tires and it suckssss on the freeways. How is the Hyper on highways? Ive heard serious wind issues whats your take?
To be honest, coming from dirt bikes I am used to the wind. I have ridden high speeds on the highway and never really thought about it. If you come from riding bikes with a front wind shield, it may bother you. Since I never had one, it was never a problem.
@@myhypermotard8351 yeah thats my conclusion so far, you can get a windscreen for these if it becomes an issue. Hows the bike on long rides though? Still fun just going around town as well?
@@MojaveDream My commute is an hour each way on highway, not bad at all. Longest ride was an all day ride. My butt felt it more than the wind being a bother.
The difficulty to access the air filter and spark plugs is way more common than you might think in this sport bike world. Even my Bajaj small motorcycle requires me to remove the tank (and a lot of stuff before it) if I want to replace my air filter. I'm starting to think they do it because they want the rider to be able to hear the air going into the engine... Or that's the positive side of it. They might be trying to keep us in the "authorized shop" to do it, but I'm not letting them get away with it. haha.
I miss how easy my dirt bike was to maintain.
@@myhypermotard8351 oh the joy of just pulling it from the side or under the seat, right? 😅
How's the starter? I have the 2015 821, which was known to have a starter that would become less and less effective. Ducati replaced mine after a couple years with the newer model. They did it for free. I've been able to start each time since but it does chug a bit, especially when the engine is a hot. For me it's just sort of a quality thing, on a bike this nice I expect it to start consistently and quickly in a confident way. My 2 previous inexpensive sv650's did, so why not.
To be honest with you , I have had absolutely no issues with the starter at all. It starts up easily every time.
The improvements on theses bikes have gone along way, it's just the little things that I mentioned that they should work on.
Thanks for commenting.
@@myhypermotard8351 Thanks good to know. Mine hasn't had any other problems, runs great.
Hi from Australia
This bike can be lowered by reducing the triple clamp of the front fork 1.5 cm from the original setup.
I bought the strada 939, no fuel gauge at all.
I decided to buy 6L fuel box for trips instead. 16L + 6L 22L for 400+ Km on touring mode
True but it changes the way it handles. After having the suspension set up for my ridding style, I would not mess with lowering it. Lowering it changes the whole dynamic of handling, and can really make it more difficult to tune the suspension.
Seriously thinking about this bike over the KTM 690 SMC r. I am a 100% do-it-yourself been building bikes for years can't think of someone else touching my bike. I don't like companies that are proprietary. John Deere is probably one of the worst ones.
I have a 690 Enduro with SM wheels and its absolutely brutal on the highway. 6.5k rpm at 70 mph 😢 which is why i’m looking at a Hyper currently and keeping the 690 strictly off road
I would have to add how much I don’t like the rear Horseshoe cowl above the tail light. Just a heads up, if you paint it black it looks 100x better.
I actually like it this way, I guess that’s just a personal thing.
Thanks for the comment.
@@myhypermotard8351 totally. I wish I could upload a pic of what I mean. You may dig it. I’m a new sub. and like your vids. Best of luck.
Glenn I would like to see that, thanks.
IMO the tail on the 939 looks a lot better
Roberto Smith I do agree with you on that. Over time this one grew on me and now I love the looks. I was hooked on everything about the 939.
Just like anything else, after looking at it so much , I ended up liking the looks better on the 950.
On my next videos , I will be doing a Q&A , from viewers.
You may find an answer to a question you may have.
Thank you for commenting.
Nice vid. I'm on my third Ducati and absolutely love their products. First a 959 Panigale combined with a Monster 1200R, then traded the Pani for a Mutistrada 1260 Pikes Peak. Nice combination with the Monster.
Love the Hyper, test rode many iterations but would need a country residence to buy one. I'm 5'8" also and felt like a ballerina on it but that would not be a deal-breaker. For me, the ground clearance is a plus.
However, I'm also bothered by some of the idiosyncrasies you mentioned and a few more. Oil service light reset, yes. Range to empty, Yes.
How about an accurate speedometer?
Dar R Thank you for the comment. I love this bike but some things Ducati really needs to work on.
Reset engine light oil light etc. Heal tech F1 cleaner tool
Yes, I know about the tool but I don’t want to spend the money for it plus I use a Mac which won’t work with it. I would have to get another pc which I don’t want to do.
I have the service plan anyway that will take care of it, at least for six services.. Kind of a dumb thing, that Ducati won’t make it easy for owners.
Not everyone has the service plan which will leave the owners to figure this out or pay for it.
Thanks for commenting, ride safe.
Do you have any issues with yours? Mine randomly shuts down sometimes when downshifting through the gears and coming to a stop. Dealer said it is a known problem and Ducati is working on a fix.
Sorry to hear that, luckily I have not had a single problem with mine.
I have a 2019 950 SP and it does the same. Flames out randomly, usually after being on the freeway and then coming to a stop at a light. I read that if you ride the bike aggressively and don't lug the motor, it won't happen. So far on my last two rides I've done just that and no flame outs. We'll see.
HA! That's been happening on my 2013 Hypermotard 821SP for about 9 years now and dealership and Ducati still can't fix it. I'm very disappointed.
Do you have a link for where you got your seat?
Check out my video on the seat comparisons.
I got a 2021 RVE in November and not having a fuel gauge still pisses me off!
Yeah, I don’t get why they wouldn’t put one on. Hopefully it will be on the next model.
@@myhypermotard8351 I agree. I never even noticed the absence of the gauge until after buying...very disappointing from Ducati!
No fuel gauge? Not digital tho? Wth lol
wow what a gripe session , my only complaint is my wife that is 5'3 tall wants to ride it all the time and makes me ride the multistrada
get platform shoes mate and as for gauge, they are never accurate
I need to bring out my disco shoes again. At 5’3, I don’t understand how your wife is able to stop without jumping off the bike?
Thinking of trading in my s1000xr for the 950 sp ! Do you think you can do some 2 , 3 night touring on it ?? Plus I am 6’3 ! I may be to big for it ? Test riding one in a couple of days 👌👌🤞🤞
Great decision. I think The touring should be fine. I normally commute 60 miles each way to work and can easily go much further on one ride. It is comfortable enough for long commuting. If the wind doesn’t bother you then you will be fine. Some people need the wind protection on commutes.
I thought it would be a problem when I first got it , but now I don’t even notice it, I guess it’s whatever you are used too.
As far as the height, you will just be a lot more comfortable on stops. Not really an issue at all, you shouldn’t feel cramped.
Would be interessed to hear your opnion on the difference in power between the s1000XR and the 950SP. Let us know
Moonlight Drive Since I’ve never ridden the 1000xr I can’t really compare.
All I can say is that the Hypermotard 950sp pulls like the beast it is. Even at very high speeds this thing doesn’t stop pulling, absolutely amazing.
My Hypermotard the s1000xr comes on around 5000rpms and any thing over 8000rpms to 12000rpms its bye bye license speed. I think now I have had a v2 and straight 4 . Low end torque wins for road riding and tight twisty road.
Yeah its no problem to go on tour with this bike. I live in Germany and went last month to Poland with the hypermotard 950 sp. I rode in 4 days about 1800km (about 1100miles). No problem at all. I love this bike :)
Should be keyless like the superduke R we r in 2020 bikes with keys r getting old now.. Keys too can become scratchy to the paint work etc
Hey George, interesting thought about the keys. Hopefully some day that will happen, true about scratching things up..
My next video's will be a Q&A where I answer questions and comment from viewers . You may find an answer to a question you may have, stay tuned..
Thank you for commenting and ride safe..
It surprises me that you don't mention how the bike feels in the closed loop... For many that would be the real deal-breaker... About the gas indicator... You must have noticed that the tank is rather horizontally placed and goes all the way under the seat... In order the have an accurate reading, it would need a flow-meter and the according electronics to go along with it, which would only add a substantial chunk of cash to something you claim was expensive in the first place... Cheers!
I’m seriously considering getting one how are they distance wise comfortable or non comfortable
60 miles each way commuting, no complaints at all.
@@myhypermotard8351 better than a Harley lol I’m 47
@@harley2452 I’m 59 and still enjoying the hell out of this thing.
Nice definitely gonna check it out I really appreciate the input
No fuel gauge nowadays is hard to believe!!
Wow small world. I was scrolling insta looking for a barber and saw your post. So far loving the vids, I've always handwashed my dual sport but after your wash vid I'm gonna try the spuds. 👍
Also: ARE YOU SELLING YOUR IS? (Im serious) man ive been looking for one for weeks. That's nuts, cheers
This bike looks like the day I got it. I guess the way I wash it and wd-40 all over keeps it looking new.
The IS is my son's pride and joy. He loves that car.
Thanks for the comment.
@@myhypermotard8351 and thanks for the vid! Did your son happen to go to avc @ the palmdale campus? I think I had a class with him earlier this year. I dropped the class because of rona but I sat next to him and we talked and after class I think I saw he had a red is. I still have the black one. blew my mind... If it's the same dude my head is gonna explode. Name is Joey btw, doubt he remembers. Y'all have a good one!
The Artist what a small world, yes he did and dropped the class for the same reason.
I’m the owner of the is my Instagram is @buttermynuts feel free to message me on there
How does it do in the rain?
I only got stuck in the rain once by accident. It handled well because of how heavy it is.
How is the lower seat on the arse ?
I actually think the lower seat is more comfortable than the stock seat, it’s a bit softer.
Good video man. But tbh 950 hyper isn’t meant to be for beginner. They look like dirtbike, it really isn’t. It works well on tracks. And guys shorter than you can rip those things like a monster.. also, not sure how it works there but some ducati service work.. you’ll find it horrendous. Ducati costs more buying and servicing than the Japanese bikes. Those kind of things should’ve been thought through when you get them. Changing mode difficulty- if that is hard to find? Bro..
Anyway not trying to disrespect but the cons you put out are mostly hard to agree. Fuel gauge - definitely could’ve added in I agree.
I have a 939SP with full Termi system. Its way down on power compared to four cylinder litre bikes so still a fun bike but definitely not a beast.
Yeah don’t be short, I’m 5’11” and can still be a reach to the ground at times.
As far as switching modes, pick race mode, set it and forget it.
I don’t like that Ducati switched to thinner gauge frame tubing for the 950 compared to the 939, 2.5mm with the 950 vs 3.0mm with the 939.
As far as leaving it in sport mode, it's too jerky for commuting in heavy traffic especially slow lane splitting. I usually use urban mode for commuting. Plus it saves a bit more gas as well.
The 939 was a bit taller than the 950sp , plus I do have the lowered seat which helps.
Thanks for commenting.
Totally agree ! Not that much power, even compared to a 3 cylinder.
5:56 main reason why i never will have that nice bike. shiiit i want it.
go for it, set up financial plans.
What year do you have?
2020
You dont need to be in TOT to change the riding mode 😂 just hold down the blinkers button and it’ll bring you to the mode menu... regarless
Thank you for that, someone wrote me as well regarding this. The manual said nothing about holding down the blinker button??.
I appreciate you commenting, I learn something new everyday..
@@myhypermotard8351 yes, the blinker button should have 2 little circles drawn on it, a filled with "mode" written next to it, and an empty circle with "enter" written next to it. That basically says hold down the button to enter the "mode" menu, and then click it once to "enter" the mode you selected. This works always, no matter what info is displayed on dash, it even works while riding but only with the throttle closed.
Tommaso Dini Man, I’ve learned more about this from you than what the manual says. Thank you very much, I appreciate that..
That’s insane. Bmw resets the service message on my bike for free.
Now you see why that is upsetting to me.
Thanks for commenting.. Ride safe.
A fucking grom has a fuel gauge for fucks sake
Frustrating at first but definitely get used to it. As long as you don’t forget to reset the trip meter it’s all good
#4 would be a deal breaker for me, I have to pay to reset a light??? na dude come, 20 grand and I can’t even reset it my self that is BS. #2 I guess is ok if I have an afternoon to swap out a air filter. 🤔
The oil light reset is just a way for Ducati to make money. There is a tool you can buy to reset it but it involves tapping into the software , and you need a PC computer as well.
The reality of all this is that the bike has a lot of good qualities that offset the little issues I mentioned. As I said on the video, hopefully the next generation comes with these things.
5:00 buddy, they probably go for styling over convenience of maintenance... cmon dude
Probably true, but it sucks to have to take half the bike apart to get to the filter. The bike is for sale at the moment incase you or a friend is interested. My transportation car just died so I need t get another car. I will most likely get another Hyper in the future. Thanks for commenting.
Definitely needs a fuel gauge
Yeah, just got used to using the trip meter. It works out the same as long as you remember to set it at every refill.
now they make a bike for tall people and now it's too tall for small people. maybe try a pocket bike. they should make them in different sizes like clothes.
I own a 2018 V4 S. So I have you on tape saying other TFT screens show the gas gauge display. Maybe other ‘brand ‘ TFT displays the gas gauge but my Ducati, (which cost almost twice as much as yours.. does not have one). So you have to do one of two things buddy.. know what you’re talking about and tell the truth,, or Buy a new BMW S 1000 RR and have three-way heated grips, cruise control, 200 hp, and oh yeah..a full working gas gauge. Also the very first thing you do when you can’t find something in the manual or the manual is too complicated is to look for a CZcams video. This does not require a 15-year-old teenager to figure out. Easy button! Remember it
You may be surprised to hear that here is a Ducati TFT display with a gas gauge.
www.quattrodaily.com/ducati-monster-821-gets-refresh-2018/
Imagine that, and your bike is twice as much..
- Ducati monster 821 replaced the old model's LCD display with a full color TFT display with fuel gauge and gear indicator .
`My daughter is 24.
`As far as the CZcams videos , I didn't see any specific on this. Plus online is faster.
`Research my friend.. Why would I have any reason to not tell the truth? Good thing you have me on tape telling the truth..
Hope this helps, thank you for commenting.
You don't ride a motorcycle with both your feet on the ground. It just takes a little practice.
Its a tall bike... now that weve dressed the elephant in the room. You put the left down flat footed, right foot is on foot peg and its in gear... That folks is how you ride....
That is what I do.
Holy crap 18k $ bike no fuel gauge lol 😆
You don't buy a bike if you can't put both of your feet flat on the ground while sitting on it. It's THAT simple and it prevents A LOT of low speed accidents.
I agree with you to a point. I don’t think I’ve ever owned a bike that I can put both feet down on. I just got used to it. I kind of slide my but off to the side and I can flat foot that way.
But true , new riders should really consider that.
Thank you for your comment.
You shouldn’t be putting both feet down, this is silly advice. Left foot down, right feet up on the peg/brake.
Jonathan Cosner Absolutely correct, I couldn’t agree with you more.