New Rs Owner

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Tom Walker, Jul 25, 2018.

  1. Tom Walker

    Tom Walker New Member

    Jul 25, 2018
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    Hi all,

    I test rode an RS last weekend from Metropolis and I was instantly hooked so I am picking my RS up on Saturday having ridden a Hypermotard 821 for the last year.

    It's an ex demo, '67 plate with arrow can, LED lights and factory tail tidy with circa 670 miles on the clock. Street Triple RS 1.jpg

    I'm based in SW London and it would be good to know if there are any ride outs/meets anywhere near me.

    Cheers
    Tom
     
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  2. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Welcome to the Asylum you should fit right in. Nice bike the BLACK parts Look great _20180704_103750.jpg Tucker
     
  3. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

    Jun 1, 2017
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    Hi Mate and Welcome, there are a few members from your neck of the woods on here, I know some visit box hill and the Whiteways Cafe Bury Hill, Houghton, Arundel BN18 9FD, might go there myself Sunday morning.
     
  4. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
  5. Tom Walker

    Tom Walker New Member

    Jul 25, 2018
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    Cheers for the welcome chaps.

    @Bad Billy thanks for the info mate. Unfortunately I’m not around for the next few Sundays but will try and get down there before too long.
     
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  6. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

    Apr 27, 2016
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    Hi and welcome, I'm sure the guy's in your area will be in touch.
    Wessa
     
  7. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

    Mar 19, 2017
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    Welcome in Tom ! Did you own the top spec 821 and what's your thoughts looking back ?
     
  8. Tony Rokins

    Tony Rokins Active Member

    Jun 26, 2017
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    Welcome aboard, enjoy the Street. Looks like a good buy
    T
     
  9. Tom Walker

    Tom Walker New Member

    Jul 25, 2018
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    London
    Hi Angus,

    I owned a normal Hyper, not the SP. It’s hard to compare the two bikes as the Triple is much higher spec (brakes and suspension) so a Hyper SP might be a fairer comparison but I’ll give it a go.

    The seat height on the hyper is extremely tall (875mm and regardless of SP or not) and although I’m 6ft, I’ve got stubby legs and I couldn’t get two feet flat on the floor which was always a pain in the arse. Just from sitting on the Triple you feel a lot more comfortable and in control of the bike. Although I’ve only ridden the ST once, immediately it feels much better quality and much better put together and that’s without looking at the spec sheet. Motor wise, the Hyper is a lot noisier and less refined than the triple, and the throttle and clutch is more on/off/snatchy compared to the smoothness of the Triple. Grunt wise, the Triple feels quicker and much more nimble, easier to throw into corners than the Hyper.

    The Hyper is a great urban bike which is what I bought it for and it’s great for commuting on and A road blasts but it’s awful on motorways due to the upright riding position and lack of screen, essentially creating a huge windbreak out of the rider. I was utterly wrecked when I rode it from London to Nottingham last year and have rarely left London on it since and wouldn’t do a long ride on it again.

    The Hyper has served me well and has been a great introduction to “big bike” ownership but I don’t think I will regret trading it in...
     
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  10. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

    Mar 28, 2016
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    Hello Tom and welcome to the forum :)

    Enjoy your new ride :cool:
     
  11. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

    Sep 18, 2015
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    Welcome aboard Tom. Enjoy the ride.
     

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