[Dan]

Here's an interesting US news feed regarding the Hyper 796:
Ducati Hypermotard 796. No, really. That’s what its called.

It's not the article that's interesting, it's the comment afterward that made me smile.

Originally Posted by DigDug

Ducatis are nice but have become so “commonplace” these days. At least riding an MV you dont see yourself coming down the road in the other direction.

Originally Posted by John Chaney

At least Ducati isn’t owned by Harley like MV

Originally Posted by Jimin Brelsford

Or for less than half the price, you could get your own powered robotic exoskeleton. Your call.

Maybe Gadget publications shouldn't comment on Italian Motorcycles as I think they miss the point. I bet Jimin can't ride a bike, "go play with your Nintendo fella!"