2013 Ducati Hypermotard

Tom 9:38 AM

2013 Ducati Hypermotard - The Ducati Hypermotard is a Supermoto Ducati motorcycle designed by Pierre Terblanche and was first seen at the November 2005 EICMA trade show in Milan. The Hypermotard was awarded "Best of Show" at EICMA and has since won other show awards. The Hypermotard has a 1,078 cc dual spark 'Desmo' or 'Desmodromic' aired-cooled two-valve 90° V-twin engine with fuel injection and weighs under 180 kg. The Hypermotard is capable of speeds in the region of 125 mph (201 km/h), but many people choose this kind of bike for having fun at speeds of up 100 mph and accept that there's limited protection from wind blast at higher speeds compared to some motorcycles, due to the upright riding position and lack of screen. The rigidly triangulated trellis frame wears 50 mm Marzocchi R.A.C. inverted forks, and has a Sachs remote reservoir shock attached to a strong, single-sided swing arm. The Marchesini racing wheels wear dual radially mounted Brembo four-piston, two-pad brake calipers matched with 305 mm discs up front, and a 245 mm disc with two-piston caliper at the rear.

Ducati unveiled the 2013 Ducati Hypermotard line-up in November 2012. The three new models will receive countless updates from frame, body, suspension, exhaust, electronics and ergonomics. The 2013 Ducati Hypermotard base model simply called Hypermotard has a new 11-degree testastretta 821 cc engine with longer valve service intervals, ride-by-wire, traction control and ABS and a 16-litre fuel tank. The Hypermotard line-up will also benefit from a new display and ride-by-wire system allowing riders to switch between different traction/ABS/throttle modes for street, track and rain.

The 2013 Ducati Hypermotard SP has a slightly lesser weight thanks to the use of carbon fibre engine and body compenents, and has higher suspension travel and response similar to the last generation. It will also utilitize the brand new 821 cc engine and lightweight wheels similar to those on the 1199 Panigale S. The Hyperstrada is a variation of the Hypermotard with longer touring trips in mind. A purposeful seat, higher handlebars, windscreen and side bags make Hyperstrada easy to differentiate from the other two models.