Ducati Hypermotard

Ducati is once again ready to delight the Indian automotive market by launching its new adventure bike which will come under the Hypermotard nameplate and ensures superior styling along with a marvelous performance. It is powered by an 821.1cc, Testastretta 11° L-twin, liquid-cooled engine which comes mated to a six-speed transmission along with well-spaced gear ratios. The mill churns out a maximum power of 110 bhp at 9250 rpm with a net torque of 89 Nm at 7750 rpm. Apart from this, the bike is blessed with the Magneti Marelli fuel injection system which offers an uninterrupted power and crisp throttle response.

The Italian manufacturer bolted it on a tubular steel trellis frame and it comes fitted with 43mm upside down forks at the front and progressive linkage with fully adjustable mono-shock at the rear. The bike progress proudly on 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli tyres at the front and 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli tyres at the rear. Besides this, it is bestowed with dual discs with Brembo four-piston calliper at the front and 245mm rear disc with a twin-piston calliper at the rear, which offers it a good stopping power well in any condition. Furthermore, the braking system is configured with Bosch 9MP ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) to provide safety and stability.

The bike comes with three different riding modes i.e. Sport, Touring and Urban, so that the bike can adapt itself according to the rider requirements and surrounding conditions. The Hypermotard variant SP comes with three specific riding modes i.e. Race, Sport and Wet. The company also configured the bike with a Ducati Traction Control (DTC) system, which halt the rear wheel from slipping. Along with this, the system is blessed with eight levels of intervention (three of which are integrated into riding modes) that provide an increased level of safety to the rider. Besides this, the manufacturer also furnished it with the Ducati Safety Pack as a standard equipment, which comprises of ABS and DTC.

Coming to the body structure, Ducati Hypermotard is chiseled in an innovative way with suitable sharp edges and curves wherever required. The front fascia of the bike is equipped with a sporty triangular headlamp along with a raised front fender. The bike also comes with a slipper clutch, which ensures not to lose revs in a case of aggressive downshifts. The bike has a fuel tank of 16 liters capacity. Ducati Hypermotard SP has some different feature from the standard Hypermotard i.e. race-inspired graphics and some racing components. These include carbon fibre engine covers, the front radial pump with 5-position adjustable lever and the dedicated seat specially manufactured to provide maximum adherence. These features guarantee a 4kg weight reduction than the ordinary Hypermotard.

Talking about the instrumentation, the instrument console of the bike is fully digital and informative, comprises of speedometer, tachometer, twin trip meters, selected riding mode, current fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, average speed, air temperature, trip time, maintenance intervals indicator (Km), errors detection (diagnosis), setup menu and customization functions. The extended version of the Hypermotard comes with some touring features which are called “Ducati Hyperstrada”. It has also come with a windshield, side bags and dedicated ergonomics, which makes it absolute tourer bike. The manufacturer also furnished it with two 12V power outlets, one on each side just under the rider's seat. They supply up to 8 Ampere for heated riding gear, intercom, mobile battery charger and navigating instruments.

The bike comes bolted on a tubular steel trellis frame, which is dynamic and a delight to watch. The front profile of the bike has an aggressive styling with the incorporation of pointed headlamp section and a highly raised fender. The clear lens blinkers are mounted massively in the handlebar guards. The fuel tank is designed to perfection giving an upright riding posture to the rider. The bike comes with clearly crafted tail lamp section and a stainless steel muffler with two lambda probes, which makes it look even more amazing. The motorcycle comes with a wheelbase of 1500 mm offering good stability and handling features to amuse the rider. It has a sharply designed fuel tank with a storage capacity 16 liters fuel tank and a total kerb weight of 198kg. Its instrument console is totally digital which comprises of a speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, temperature gauge, fuel gauge, average speed, average fuel consumption and telltale lights.

The bike gets its power by an 821.1cc, Testastretta 11° L-twin, a liquid-cooled mill that churns out a peak power of 110 bhp at 9250 rpm with a maximum torque of 89 Nm at 7750 rpm. It integrates Magneti Marelli electronic fuel injection system and moves easily with the six-speed constant mesh transmission system. The manufacturer also configured it with a wet multiplate slipper clutch set-up, which prevents the losing of revs in the case of aggressive downshifts, hence minimises the effect of engine braking.

The bike moves on SP 120/70 ZR17 front and SP 180/55 ZR17 rear tubeless tyres with lightweight black alloy wheels. The wheels are fitted with high-quality Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tyres which provide a superb ride quality and stiff grip. The Italian manufacturer has configured it with the dual 320mm disc brakes with Brembo four-piston calliper up front and 245mm disc brake with twin-piston calliper at the rear, to make the braking capability effective and smooth. Furthermore, Bosch 9MP ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) is also installed ensuring a stable and secure braking under strict conditions. The suspension system of the bike consists of Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable upside-down shock absorbers at the front and progressive linkage with Ohlins mono-shock at the rear.

Ducati Hypermotard has comes with a Ducati Traction Control (DTC) unit which prevents skidding of the tyres and offer a safe riding experience. The bike comes with an advanced Bosch 9 MP ABS system by which rider can easily use the full braking power without having a second thought in mind. Furthermore, the manufacturer also bestowed it with the three different riding modes which provide the ability to the rider to adjust the machine according to his requirement on distinct road and environment conditions. The following set of features makes this the bike an exclusive package that fits well in the world’s high-end adventure motorcycle portfolio.