Ducati Hypermotard 950 - 2020 Model
- Engine: 937cc twin-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled
- Max. Power output: 114 HP @ 9,000 rpm
- Max. Torque: 96 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
- Gearbox: 6 speed
- Seat height: 870mm
- Weight: 178 kg
- Price: £10,995
Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP - 2020 Model
- Engine: 937cc twin-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled
- Max. Power output: 114 HP @ 9,000 rpm
- Max. Torque: 96 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
- Gearbox: 6 speed
- Seat height: 890mm
- Weight: 176 kg
- Price: £14,595
Ducati Hypermotard 950 RVE - 2020 Model
- Engine: 937cc twin-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled
- Max. Power output: 114 HP @ 9,000 rpm
- Max. Torque: 96 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
- Gearbox: 6 speed
- Seat height: 890mm
- Weight: 178 kg
- Price: £11,750
Since the Hypermotard range was launched it has always split opinions on whether they should be classed as Supermoto bikes. Clearly they don’t have that classic Supermoto look.
But these big exotic machines do have their place in the Supermoto arena and have gained quite a following.
Ducati offer 3 models in their latest Hypermotard family. The Hypermotard 950, Hypermotard 950 RVE and the Hypermotard 950 SP.
Ducati has retained that aggressive, sporty and minimalistic essence of the original Hypermotard 1100 with narrow sides, wide handlebars and further weight reduction.
The revised Testastretta 11° engine now puts out an impressive 114 HP. This combined with Ducati’s latest technology ensures fantastic agility and offers unlimited excitement.
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Older Supermoto
Ducati Hypermotard 1100S- 2007 To 2012
- Engine: 1078cc V-twin, 4-stroke, air-cooled
- Max. Power output: 95 HP @ 7,750 rpm
- Max. Torque: 76 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
- Gearbox: 6 speed
- Seat height: 845mm
- Weight: 180 kg
- Price: £5,000 – £7,000
When Ducati unveiled the Hypermotard 1100S at Milan in 2005 they moved away from the traditional single-cylinder motocross style hybrids that defined Supermoto.
Ducati decided to go against convention and they placed a mighty V2 air-cooled, 1078cc engine into a tubular steel trellis frame which made this bike capable of 140 mph.
The Hypermotard managed to combine the very best characteristics of Supermoto, streetfighters and sportbikes and soon became the benchmark as the ultimate hooligan bike, paving the way for the bigger Supermotos.
Some Owner Reviews
“Bought new in mid 08 after 2 years with an 06 999S. Much more relevant for Suffolks twisty B roads and crest wheelies or just on the power are a Joy. Does buck and weave when leant over on the power like Casey Stoners Desmo but that’s probably more my lack of set-up skills. Looks stunning and has been faultless. Ride it like a supermoto or like a superbike and it delivers with jack Nicholson grins. Two complaints. Tank range and cylinder head paint bubbles and falls off despite catering size quantities of GT85 all year round. Rockets have gone to the moon since the 60’s but Ducati STILL can’t paint engines!”.
“The ride is pure supermoto enjoyment, sure you have zero wind protection but that is welcomed as a reminder of exactly how fast you’re travelling. The Brembos are powerful and extremely responsive, again South of 180kg they would be as they’re designed for supersports machines with twice the hp. Ride is a little firm at times however once on the move it provides terrific feedback and gives the rider confidence in corners”.
“Ducati has come up with a genuinely and refreshingly different motorcycle with the Ducati Hypermotard. It offers all the fun of a conventional supermoto motorcycle with its light and agile handling, and a pathological penchant for wheelies, but thanks to its big n’ smooth 1078cc V-twin engine, comfy seat and roomy riding position the Ducati Hypermotard is practical too. Kind of!”.
“Completely addicted, cannot stop going for blasts. Road test one at your peril!! Small range minor issue (70ish miles before light comes on). Brakes, 2 fingers with care. Engine pick up excellent. Handling rock steady. Styling like no other”.
“I have a Hypermotard 1100S with 2-1 high level termignoni, oberon clutch and as far as I know no engine tuning mods. The bike will power wheelie in 2nd gear to the balance point with nothing more than just opening the throttle and holding it open (no clutching it up required in any way shape or form). It’s quite a tall bike so that might be part of the reason it might feel slow to flip left to right but equally maybe the tyres had slight flat spots or low pressures. I’ve raced supermoto bikes in the past and this style of bike benefits from being pushed down left to right for corners and with that style of riding I’ve never felt it was slow to turn. It is one of the most fun bikes I’ve owned. The front brakes are fairly strong and rolling stoppies are fairly easy. I fitted Ducati Streetfighter Mirrors to mine and they fit in rather well. I also have a Renthal fatbar on mine that I’ve trimmed to make tham slightly narrower (ie took about 2″ off either side and fitted Nylon bar ends). I’ve also fitted some conventional front indicators on mine adjacent to the front fairing. I think the bike you rode was probably a little bit tired due to being borrowed by a number of people beforehand that probably ragged it a bit more than you did in the video. Mine certainly appears to have far stronger brakes as standard than the one you rode”.