Despite those reservations, the project continued, driven by the belief in the upright and in-control riding position of a dirtbike, but not the harsh characteristics of its single cylinder engine. These confident few designed a bike that combined the agility and lightweight precision of a supermotard with the refined power characteristics of a charismatic L-Twin sportbike.
Ducati presented the prototype Hypermotard at Milan and was rewarded with a 'Best of Show' award. The innovative Hypermotard spawned a new 'cross-over' category that had reinvented pure riding pleasure with a practical and versatile motorcycle that could be used every day.
Chassis
Frame
Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase
1455mm (57.3in)
Rake
24°
Front suspension
Marzocchi 43mm usd forks
Front wheel travel
165mm (6.5in)
Front wheel
5-spoke in light alloy 3.50x17
Front Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Rosso 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel
141mm (5.6in)
Rear wheel
5-spoke light alloy 5.50x17
Rear tyre
Pirelli Diablo Rosso 180/55 ZR17
Front brake
2 x 305mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo callipers 4-piston, 2-pad
Rear brake
245mm disc, 2-piston calliper
Fuel tank capacity
12.4l - 3.3 gallon (US)
Dry weight
167kg (366lb)
Instruments
Digital unit with displays for: Speedometer, rev counter, lap times, time, oil temp, battery voltage, A & B trips, fuel reserve trip, scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Plus: Immobilizer system
Warranty
2 years unlimited mileage
Body Colour (frame/wheel)
Red (red / black) - Matt white (racing black / black) - Matt black (racing black / black)
Versions
Dual seat
Seat height
825mm (32.5in)
DDA
DDA
DDA system-ready for Ducati Performance accessory
DTC
DTC
Not available on this model
ABS
ABS
Not available on this model
Engine
Type
L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
Displacement
803cc
Bore x Stroke
88x66mm
Compression ratio
11:1
Power
81hp (59.6kW) @ 8000rpm
Torque
55.7lb-ft 7.7kgm @ 6250rpm
Fuel injection
Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Exhaust
Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes
Transmission
Gearbox
6 speed
Ratio
1=32/13 2=30/18 3=28/21 4=26/23 5=22/22 6=24/26
Primary drive
Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.85:1
Final drive
Chain, Front sprocket 15, Rear sprocket 41
Clutch
APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Emissions
Standard
Euro 3 (Europe) - USA: follows the US Federal Regulation
