![]() ![]() Tech: Both have traction control and ABS so I'd call it a draw. Reliability: Well I just bought the FZ so I can't say for sure, but the Ducati had a ton of issues and none of them were cheap. If you are under six foot I'd say it's a tie. I would say from the hips up the ride positions are comparable, but the higher pegs on the FZ make it a little less comfortable on longer rides - especially if you are over 6 ft. Because the FZ09 is so much lower, however, it feels more confidence inspiring at aggressive lean angles.Įrgonomics: The Hypermotard is better for taller riders. The FZ tends to feel a little less settled once leaned over on uneven pavement than the Hyper. Suspension: I can't speak to the 1st gen FZ-09s but once I got my 2017 setup I think the suspensions are comparable in quality. And the sound on the FZ-09 engine is soooo much better than the Ducati which sounds pretty "meh" IMHO. As such, both bikes feel equally fast albeit with different power curves. Power: The twin has more torque down low but the triple pulls at the top end. I owned an 821 Hypermotard (non SP version) and here are my thoughts on how it compares to the 2017 FZ09 which I own now. Overall, I don't think you can go wrong with either, but I haven't been able to make my mind up yet.Īs someone who has owned both, I can say they are both solid bikes. Also simply to have something that not everyone else does. I like the ducati because of the engine sound.man it's awesome. My old monster had 135-140 HP which was great on the track, but a pain on the street, it's simply too much for traffic. ![]() I love the Yamaha for the value, engine, dealer and aftermarket support, and I think it's got about the perfect amount of HP. Anyways, just thought I would chime in because I'm basically considering the same two bikes. ![]() Also considering a streetfighter 848 for the water cooled naked "comfy" sport bike but it has a far lower seat. I'm on the shorter side at 5'10" and 32" inseam and I was on my tippy toes on the Hyper. Exhausts, ECUs, mirrors/blinkers/etc are all half the cost they are for the Italians. I will say the aftermarket support is FAR FAR cheaper for the yamaha. Not to say they don't have their problems, there are plenty that do, but the 2v motors are reasonably bullet proof. I think most of the people that talk to high ownership costs or maintenance or reliability get a lot of information from hearsay. In the 7 years I had my Ducati, it never once stranded me. I am looking at the 1100 hypers though because a)they are available far cheaper, and b) although maintenance intervals are far shorter (7500) valve checks, they are actually pretty simple to work on. I'm currently shopping for a new bike, and the Hyper is probably highest on my list, with the Yamaha a very very close second. I actually road a Ducati S4RS for 7 years until an accident at the track took it out of commission. ![]()
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