2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796: not as dumb as feared
Early indications were that the 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 would lose the single-sided swingarm and integrated brush guards/mirrors/indicators. It doesn't and it even comes in nice colors -- matte white (seen here), matte black or good ol' red. No word on engine details or weight yet, but it's supposed to be priced under $10,000. More info as the leak continues.
Update: 167kg (dry), 81bhp, 56lb/ft of torque, slipper clutch. 800cc engine is described as "completely new," returns 49mpg, 20mm lower seat. Priced at €7990 in Europe. Frame redesigned to eliminate "forged elements," new triple clamp.
Update 2: The 796 will retail for $9,995 when it goes on sale in the US in December.
Wes Siler. September 23, 2009 — Permalink
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I like it, it looks like a small expensive turd.
Full specs are on Ducati's site this morning
81hp (59.6kW) of power and 55.7lb-ft (7.7kgm) of torque
HP is similar to the 1100 but torque, obviously, is way down.
[URL="http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2009/09/ducati-announces-the-new-hypermotard-796/"]US pricing[/URL]US will likely be between $9,500 and $10,000 based on UK announced pricing and relative parity between models
Yeah, there's nothing on Ducati that we don't have here. We just got there a few hours earlier.
Interesting the way Aprilia and Ducati give their "budget"-versions much nicer paintjobs and an overall classier look. More cash = Bad taste?
Still think this thing is way over-designed, I'd take a second hand Multistrada(!)over this any day.
Seems like a natural progression for model line. The tasteful color scheme tones its "moose face" down some, too.
Honestly, I'm surprised that I actually like it.
availability date?
Just added it in. October for Europe, December for the US.
It seems white is the new black.
But shouldn't Ducati and Aprilia know it's a fashion faux pas to release a white motorbike after Labor Day?
I kind of like it... The 1100cc version seemed like overkill, but this seems just about right. Bet it would be fun around a tight racetrack...
It sounds like a great bike. I only wish the tank were a bit bigger...
There is an aftermarket tank (6.4 gallons) for the Hypermotard 1100 - perhaps it will fit this smaller brother.
167Kg? That's roughly 370lbs isn't it? That seems pretty heavy for being the smaller Hyper...
"2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796: not as dumb as feared"
This is why I love HellForLeather. Comments like this. Please never lose this an, and become just another panderer to the mind numbing OEM PR machine.
wait wait wait... i got it! diaper-motard! :) (i do like it, a lot)
Ride an SMR 510 70 miles a day and this bike will really start looking good!