Hypermotard Power - The Heart Of the Animal !
Desmopower
The Hypermotard 1100 is powered by the incredible Ducati
two-valve, air-cooled, Desmodromic Dual Spark engine, giving it
outstanding power delivery, from grunting low rpms to the singing howl
at redline. The Hypermotard engine flexes its muscles with a big
98mm bore and short 71.5mm stroke to make 95 horses and 76 pounds of
torque.
Compact and purposeful, the Desmo Twin engine’s lightweight 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 a minimum 390lbs (177kg) and its lines
clean and race-like.
Two spark plugs per cylinder, Dual Spark, optimises combustion
temperatures and increases maximum power and torque throughout the rev
range, enhancing reliability and reducing fuel consumption. Power is
optimised with fuel injected into 45mm throttle bodies and a 2-1-2
exhaust system that exits high behind the rear of the saddle.
In keeping with its extreme character, engineers chose the Ducati ‘dry’
racing-style clutch for the Hypermotard, the popular preference of
thousands of Ducatisti the world over. Furthermore, the primary drive
gears have been advanced with a new lightweight construction.
With more experience and success with twin-cylinder high performance
engines than any other manufacturer in the modern era, the air-cooled
L-Twin remains central to Ducati’s philosophy of motorcycling. This
experience, plus constant investment in quality by design, advanced
materials and engineering techniques, has allowed Ducati to reduce the
cost of scheduled maintenance by as much as 50%.
Exhaust System
The Hypermotard’s 2-1-2 catalytic exhaust system with lambda
probe is Euro 3 compliant. Its lightweight and compact design is
achieved using 1mm thick tubing which terminates in Ducati’s trademark
twin under-seat, black exhaust mufflers, stylishly contrasted with
great looking aluminium end caps.