DUCATI MOTORCYCE HYPERMOTARD 796

When the prototype Hypermotard was first shown at the 2005 Milan show it represented the creation of a new segment, one that bridged the gap between refined sportbikes and minimalist supermotards. But some at Ducati had reservations about the initial Hypermotard concept and were unsure if people were ready for such a motorcycle.

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