Aprilia Super-Supermoto?

bwhip · 06-13-2007, 06:28 PM

A 1200cc Supermoto to compete with the Hypermotard?

MCN Aprilia to build 1200cc supermoto motorcycle to rival Ducati's Hypermotard

Shenders1 · 06-14-2007, 06:43 AM

Cool, but in my opinion a 'tard should be small and light: I can't imagine a 1200 will be very light.

I sort of skimmed through a review of the Ducati Hypermotard last night, and the reviewers confirmed my suspicion that it's really more of a big 'standard' than a motard. Xuas can treat it like motard, but mere mortals probably shouldn't try.

gt702 · 06-14-2007, 08:17 AM

Where is the gold frame?

Looks cool, and I can see use for it. I think it would make a very cool commuter, especially with the rough roads (sometimes dirt) that we have here in SE Michigan. It would be a fun hooligan kind of bike, and likely a lot more comfortable on a couple hundred mile Saturday ride than the more purpose built SM's. I would very rarely, if ever, be able to use the true SM capabilitis on the street ... and keep my license anyway

I like it

Heavy-Dee · 06-14-2007, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shenders1

I sort of skimmed through a review of the Ducati Hypermotard last night, and the reviewers confirmed my suspicion that it's really more of a big 'standard' than a motard.

Even better IMO. Thing looks like a wicked fun commuter and weekend fun bike.

bwhip · 06-14-2007, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gt702

Where is the gold frame?

quick26 · 06-14-2007, 08:53 AM

that should be a fun ride

luvtolean · 06-14-2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shenders1

Cool, but in my opinion a 'tard should be small and light: I can't imagine a 1200 will be very light.

I sort of skimmed through a review of the Ducati Hypermotard last night, and the reviewers confirmed my suspicion that it's really more of a big 'standard' than a motard. Xuas can treat it like motard, but mere mortals probably shouldn't try.

Yes.

The "Hypermotard" is simply clever marketing of a standard.

Nothing wrong with that, and most that buy them will be happy, but it's no dirt bike for the street.

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Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 1,206	Re: Aprilia Super-Supermoto? Cool, but in my opinion a 'tard should be small and light: I can't imagine a 1200 will be very light. I sort of skimmed through a review of the Ducati Hypermotard last night, and the reviewers confirmed my suspicion that it's really more of a big 'standard' than a motard. Xuas can treat it like motard, but mere mortals probably shouldn't try.

06-14-2007, 08:17 AM	#3
gt702 Gear Driven Cams Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): Some Hondas and a Kwacker Posts: 1,352	Re: Aprilia Super-Supermoto? Where is the gold frame? Looks cool, and I can see use for it. I think it would make a very cool commuter, especially with the rough roads (sometimes dirt) that we have here in SE Michigan. It would be a fun hooligan kind of bike, and likely a lot more comfortable on a couple hundred mile Saturday ride than the more purpose built SM's. I would very rarely, if ever, be able to use the true SM capabilitis on the street ... and keep my license anyway I like it __________________ Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. Albert Einstein

06-14-2007, 08:53 AM	#6
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