Ducati Hypermotard. Feb 08

High performance starts with attitude and the Hypermotard is the most aggressive motorcycle in the Ducati family. Reduced to its essentials - it is extreme, untamed and over the top. It offers what no ordinary super-motard can - speeds exceeding 125mph on the race track, fuel injection, and 90 Desmo hp - all combined in an unmistakable Ducati package.
When first unveiled at the Milan International Motorcycle show in November 2005, the Hyper-motard won instant praise. In November 2006, two production spec examples of the Hypermotard were presented at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show. In the first half of 2007, the factory began production of the bike. Over the last year, the Hypermotard has transformed its production anticipation into an outstanding commercial success.By taking the minimalist supermotard racing concept, then adding Ducati's twin cylinder power and Superbike technology, the Hypermotard delivers a remarkable experience. The Hypermotard 1100 is extreme and thrilling to ride every day of the week.

Hypermotard 1100
The Hypermotard has wide, tapered section handlebars, a full length seat and a rigidly triangulated Trellis frame and track tested chassis geometry.The front suspension has huge 50mm Marzocchi forks, gripped by a triple screw lower fork crown, with special high rigidity stainless steel sliders. The rear suspension performs with equal precision by using a fully adjustable ZF Sachs shock mounted to a robust single-sided swingarm.Lightweight Marchesini wheels mounted on large diameter axles are fitted with the latest Bridge-stone tyres sporting a fat 180/55 section on the rear and a 120/70 on the front. Stopping power is controlled by two radially mounted Brembo four piston calipers, gripping new lightweight 305mm twin discs up front, and a 245mm disc at the rear.The 1100 Desmo engine pumps out potent torque and horse-power. Twist the throttle and regardless of rpm, fuel injected power is at the rider's command. The lightweight, 90 degree Twin stands at the pinnacle of more than three decades of Desmo air-cooled development. DesmopowerThe Hypermotard 1100 is powered by the Ducati two-valve, air-cooled, Desmodromic Dual Spark engine, giving it outstanding power delivery, from a grunt at low rpm to a singing howl at redline. The Hypermotard 1100 engine flexes its muscles with a 98mm bore and short 71.5mm stroke to make 90 horses and 76 pounds of torque.In keeping with its extreme character, engineers chose the Ducati 'dry' racing-style clutch for the Hypermotard, the popular choice of thousands of Ducatisti the world over. Furthermore, the primary drive gears have been advanced with a new lightweight construction.Power is maximised by fuel injected 45mm throttle bodies and a 2-1-2 exhaust system that exits high behind the rear seat. The two spark plug per cylinder, Dual Spark engine optimises combustion temperatures and increases power and torque throughout the rev range. This results in enhanced reliability and a reduction in fuel consumption.Compact and purposeful, the Desmo Twin engine's light weight and narrow L-Twin layout, no wider than a single cylinder, ensures that the bike is lean and agile. The air-cooled design eliminates all the water radiators, hoses, valves, reservoirs and pumps, keeping the motorcycle's weight down to 177kg and its lines clean and race-like.

Hypermotard 1100s
Adding 's' to the Hypermotard takes the thrills and road holding to the highest level. For 2008 a new black scheme colour has been added to the traditional Ducati red.The Marzocchi 50mm forks on the 's' include a durable low friction, DLC (diamond-like carbon) black coating to the sliders, making the Hypermotard 's' respond effortlessly to every minute variation in the tarmac, improving on its already impressive road holding. The advanced 's' suspension is further enhanced with an Öhlins remote reservoir rear shock, renowned in racing circles as the ultimate performance choice. This shock is fully adjustable for compression and rebound damping as well as spring preload. With a bike as capable as the Hypermotard 1100 S, superior stopping power is fundamental. Using the same Brembo Monobloc calipers first introduced to the world on the 1098 Superbike, first class braking performance is assured. Each caliper is created from a single casting, as compared to the conventional two piece construction, to ensure rigid flex-free operation and a consistent solid 'feel' at the lever. To ensure that the look of the calipers matches the 's' model's personality, each caliper is machine finished.Professional racers know that one of the best ways to improve the handling and performance of a motorcycle is to reduce unsprung weight by upgrading to superior lightweight wheels. Even from a distance, the black Marchesini wheels with red pin-striping confirm the high performance of the Hypermotard 's'. Created from forged then machined alloy, both front and rear wheels are significantly lighter (2 kg less than the standard version) and create a lower moment of inertia and unsprung weight, resulting in improved handling and quicker steering. Mounted to the wheels are new Z-rated Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tyres. Designed to deliver racing performance on the road, they warm up quickly, give great feedback, are stable under severe braking and feature dual compound construction in the rear.The 's' model's lightweight performance and extreme look is further enhanced by the liberal use of carbon fibre. The advanced composite is used for the fork protectors, timing belt covers, front fender rear section and tail side covers.