The 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796
The new way to ‘Go Hyper’
Just as aggressively striking as the Hypermotard 1100 Evo , the lightweight new Hypermotard 796 features a lower seat height and brand new smooth and flexible engine to make it the perfect urban assault vehicle.
A dry weight of just 167kg (368lb) and seat height of 825mm (32.5in) makes the Hypermotard 796 a sure-footed 20mm (0.8in) lower than the 1100 and inspires confidence however and wherever it’s ridden.
The completely new Ducati 796 engine has a bore and stroke of 88mm x 66mm, conforms to Euro 3 regulations and produces 81hp (59.6kW) of power and 55.7lb-ft (7.7kgm) of torque with the smooth and very economical rideability enjoyed from all Desmodue L-Twins.
The new power unit is also equipped with an APTC ‘wet’ clutch to give a ‘slipper’ type action that prevents destabilization of the rear-end during aggressive down-shifting and also gives the extra benefit of a super-light feel at the adjustable lever, a great advantage in stop-start city traffic or during longer journeys.
Hypermotard 796 video
The new Hypermotard 796 comes in an urban-style Dark finish with matte black tank and beak section, black frame and black wheels or, alternatively, matte white tank with contrasting matte black beak, black frame and black wheels. For the purists, an 1100Evo look-alike with Ducati red tank with matching beak section, red frame and black wheels gives the 796 a traditional livery.
Whether it's working the daily commute or attacking the open roads, the 796 will ride the common ground between manners and madness by mixing Ducati’s unrivalled twin-cylinder power and sportbike heredity with the lightweight and minimalist supermotard concept.
THE HYPERMOTARD 796 IS in stock now
This exciting new model is on display in our store now, a brand new way to go Hyper: The Hypermotard 796. Please call us on 0141 333 4 998 or click here to contact us for details on how to place your order.
On the 9th October 2009, MCN's Senior road tester Michael Neeves visited our factory in Bologna to be one of the first to test the Hypermotard 796. Click on the video below to see his initial reactions.