VOLUME 59 ISSUE 7 FEBRUARY 15, 2022 P77
with 114 horsepower in your right
hand. You sit right on top of the
chassis, perched over the front
like a, you guessed it, dirt bike,
and thus the Hypermotard will
scythe from corner to corner
at the mere thought of it. It's a
ride position that's excellent for
tight switchbacks on a mountain
road but also brilliant in traffic
as you're sitting bolt upright with
plenty of room to see and no
weight at all on your wrists.
Conversely, the lack of wind
protection of any kind means it's
one of the worst on the highway
as consistent speeds north of 70
mph were not only tiring but had
me feeling like I would get blown
off the back. It comes with the
Hypermotard territory.
Thanks to Ohlins, it's a stiff
ride on the SP and certainly not
one suitable to long stints in the
saddle. Being a quality Ohlins
setup you can fine tune the sus-
pension but at its base the SP is
(Top) Forged
Marzocchi
wheels look
gorgeous.
(Bottom) There
are 114 Italian
horsies hiding in
those cases. It's
all you'll need.
Trust me.
