Monster S4Rs versus Monster Evo 1100 test - Page 2

Rally · 27-04-2011, 03:36 PM

Thank you all for your kind comments about the report. I tried my best to be constructive in both ways for both bikes.

The great news is that they are both fantastic and are Monsters.

27-04-2011, 03:53 PM

And in doing so you didn't tell us all what monsieur Plod is doing you for

If it's any concillation I got done by the German Police last week for being 6kmh over the limit on a restricted stretch of Autobahn in a RHD Nisan Almera FFS!

buzzbomb · 27-04-2011, 04:41 PM

OK Alun you've tried the rest now try the best..

Go and get your back side on a Streetfighter..

singletrack · 27-04-2011, 07:37 PM

I tried a Monster 1100 Evo yesterday too - although I didn't get a speeding ticketor any fancy photos

.
I really enjoyed the ride. There was plenty of power and plenty of torque but the engine did not seem as smooth as my Hypermotard - possibly because the new EVO is single spark rather than twin spark?
They should both be similar BHP as the Hyper has racing cams, but the HYM is lighter and you can feel that when accelerating.

The engine of the Monster is a little lumpy up to 3500 revs but once you get past that it is fairly smooth.

I cannot believe the noise from the standard exhausts - how did such a loud noise get through EU tests?

The road holding was great and it was good being able to grip the tank which I can't do on the Hyper. It made it feel like I had more control in the corners.
And because my Hyper has been lowered the ground clearance on the Monster is much better - not that I ever get anywhere near scraping the pegs anyway!

The reach to the bars is much better than on an old style Monster - I always used to feel like I was stretched right over the tank on my S2R. The new Monster bars are a better distance away but seem very wide - something I am sure I can get used to.

So I am undecided whether to replace my Hypermotard with an EVO - I really did like the ride, but I am not sure I want to start the whole "pimp my Ducati" thing again. Is it worth it just to get back on a Monster?

As for a Streetfighter - I rode one last year. What a great bike! Possibly the comfiest I have ridden, but I will never need or use all that power and it is a bit big and heavy for me.

27-04-2011, 07:42 PM

Really interesting write up - today I sat on a Diavel for the first time and I'd love to take it out for a spin...Interesting thT you're thinking of another change Singletrack...Let us know what you might dedciddee on!

singletrack · 27-04-2011, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benson

Really interesting write up - today I sat on a Diavel for the first time and I'd love to take it out for a spin...Interesting thT you're thinking of another change Singletrack...Let us know what you might dedciddee on!

I have had the Hyper for 3 years Rachel - longest I have ever owned a bike by miles! I would like to keep the Hypermotard AND buy a Monster but would need to butter up my other half significantly to do so.

buzzbomb · 27-04-2011, 09:07 PM

Anne I've also had my hyper for three years, first time in years that I've had to get an MOT but theres no way I'd want to sell it as just like you I find it so easy to ride...

Send Andrew up north and I'll have a word with him for you because as your signature says... a woman can never have to many bikes...

The streetfighter is very comfortable but blimey its manic...

27-04-2011, 09:23 PM

Oh Anne you can't sell the hyper! Had mine nearly 4 years including the infamous write off! They have to be one of the most amazing bikes ever but having spent the day on my old 900ie I'm still very very smitten......Enjoy whatever you do

27-04-2011, 09:24 PM

Sorry - forgot to mention the m750 - still an amazing bike and oh so sweet for the commute and the mad half hour on the way home... Ducati for always.....

Rally · 27-04-2011, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fugly

And in doing so you didn't tell us all what monsieur Plod is doing you for

Phil,
Lets just say that they invited us to watch a movie (sorry video) of our antics at three figure speeds in the back of the car. After discovering who we were, what we were doing and our collective training, it was agreed that we weren't being dangerous in anyway, just a little fast. As the Evo speedo was only reading a two figure speed at the time as well, we settled for some points (Cause they make prizes!

) and a fixed penalty fine. I think we were treated very fairly in the circumstances.

rollo22 · 27-04-2011, 10:26 PM

Single Track you definatly need no excuse to change the "H" to an "M"
I am pretty sure Fleabay sell buttering up knives

J.P · 27-04-2011, 10:27 PM

Same conclusion I would have come to.

28-04-2011, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rally

Phil,
we settled for some points (Cause they make prizes!

) and a fixed penalty fine. I think we were treated very fairly in the circumstances.

Hi Rally,
That I would call a fair result then

alan c · 28-04-2011, 10:56 AM

Well doe Alan, great write up and those pictures

bet it was hard not to smile when sitting in cop car telling them " i am testing for Mcn ", sounds like a fair cop though.

Rally · 11-05-2011, 05:56 AM

Cheers Al,
It was funny when we asked if there was popcorn as well during the movie! It was fair of them and they treated us well really. The test write up should be in today's MCN by the way.

27-04-2011, 07:37 PM	#19
singletrack Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glossop Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,513	I tried a Monster 1100 Evo yesterday too - although I didn't get a speeding ticketor any fancy photos . I really enjoyed the ride. There was plenty of power and plenty of torque but the engine did not seem as smooth as my Hypermotard - possibly because the new EVO is single spark rather than twin spark? They should both be similar BHP as the Hyper has racing cams, but the HYM is lighter and you can feel that when accelerating. The engine of the Monster is a little lumpy up to 3500 revs but once you get past that it is fairly smooth. I cannot believe the noise from the standard exhausts - how did such a loud noise get through EU tests? The road holding was great and it was good being able to grip the tank which I can't do on the Hyper. It made it feel like I had more control in the corners. And because my Hyper has been lowered the ground clearance on the Monster is much better - not that I ever get anywhere near scraping the pegs anyway! The reach to the bars is much better than on an old style Monster - I always used to feel like I was stretched right over the tank on my S2R. The new Monster bars are a better distance away but seem very wide - something I am sure I can get used to. So I am undecided whether to replace my Hypermotard with an EVO - I really did like the ride, but I am not sure I want to start the whole "pimp my Ducati" thing again. Is it worth it just to get back on a Monster? As for a Streetfighter - I rode one last year. What a great bike! Possibly the comfiest I have ridden, but I will never need or use all that power and it is a bit big and heavy for me. __________________ A woman can never have too many bikes!

27-04-2011, 10:26 PM	#26
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,083	Single Track you definatly need no excuse to change the "H" to an "M" I am pretty sure Fleabay sell buttering up knives __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

27-04-2011, 10:27 PM	#27
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Same conclusion I would have come to. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

27-04-2011, 03:36 PM	#16
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	Thank you all for your kind comments about the report. I tried my best to be constructive in both ways for both bikes. The great news is that they are both fantastic and are Monsters.

27-04-2011, 03:53 PM	#17
Fugly Guest Posts: n/a	And in doing so you didn't tell us all what monsieur Plod is doing you for If it's any concillation I got done by the German Police last week for being 6kmh over the limit on a restricted stretch of Autobahn in a RHD Nisan Almera FFS!

27-04-2011, 04:41 PM	#18
buzzbomb Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: widnes Bike: M1100s Posts: 780	OK Alun you've tried the rest now try the best.. Go and get your back side on a Streetfighter..

27-04-2011, 07:42 PM	#20
benson Guest Posts: n/a	Really interesting write up - today I sat on a Diavel for the first time and I'd love to take it out for a spin...Interesting thT you're thinking of another change Singletrack...Let us know what you might dedciddee on!

27-04-2011, 09:07 PM	#22
buzzbomb Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: widnes Bike: M1100s Posts: 780	Anne I've also had my hyper for three years, first time in years that I've had to get an MOT but theres no way I'd want to sell it as just like you I find it so easy to ride... Send Andrew up north and I'll have a word with him for you because as your signature says... a woman can never have to many bikes... The streetfighter is very comfortable but blimey its manic...

27-04-2011, 09:23 PM	#23
benson Guest Posts: n/a	Oh Anne you can't sell the hyper! Had mine nearly 4 years including the infamous write off! They have to be one of the most amazing bikes ever but having spent the day on my old 900ie I'm still very very smitten......Enjoy whatever you do

27-04-2011, 09:24 PM	#24
benson Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry - forgot to mention the m750 - still an amazing bike and oh so sweet for the commute and the mad half hour on the way home... Ducati for always.....

28-04-2011, 10:56 AM	#29
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	Well doe Alan, great write up and those pictures bet it was hard not to smile when sitting in cop car telling them " i am testing for Mcn ", sounds like a fair cop though.

11-05-2011, 05:56 AM	#30
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	Cheers Al, It was funny when we asked if there was popcorn as well during the movie! It was fair of them and they treated us well really. The test write up should be in today's MCN by the way.