Ducati previews 2010 Hypermotard 796

[Ducati News]

Ducati previews 2010 Hypermotard 796: The new way to go Hyper

Borgo Panigale (BO), 23rd September 2009 – Ducati releases the first images of the Hypermotard 796, in advance of the international EICMA motorcycle show, Milan.

The Hypermotard family will expand for 2010 with the addition of the exciting new Hypermotard 796. Just as aggressively striking as the 1100, the new Hypermotard 796 features a lower seat height and brand new smooth and flexible engine to make it the perfect urban assault vehicle. 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 796 weighs in at just 167kg (368lb), partly achieved by a lightweight engine, but also by continued chassis development that includes redesigned top and bottom fork clamps and an improved frame layout which eliminates almost all of the forged elements previously used with the 1100.

At 825mm (32.5in), the seat height of the 796 is a sure-footed 20mm (0.8in) lower than the 1100 and, when combined with the new engine’s smooth power delivery, this Hypermotard inspires confidence however and wherever its ridden.

The completely new Ducati 796 engine, which conforms to Euro 3 regulations, produces 81hp (59.6kW) of power and 55.7lb-ft (7.7kgm) of torque with the smooth and economic rideability expected from all Desmodue L-Twins.

The engine is 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 lever, a great advantage in stop-start city traffic or during longer journeys.

The new 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 1100 look-alike red tank with matching beak section, red frame and black wheels gives the 796 a traditional livery.

All information can be found on the official Ducati site:

Ducati.com

[Dan]

The Hypermotard is expected to arrive in UK Ducati Stores in December. The bike Matt colour versions have an SRP of £6,995 and the traditional Red version is £7,195 SRP.

[Greg]

Would LOVE one...... but

The seat height is still too high for people with a 29 inch (or less) inside leg. Another Bike where you can only put one foot on the ground at any one time. One day its bound to end up on its side in a chipping strewn layby.

I wish that Ducati (and some other manufacturers) would produce bikes to cater for riders of differing statures. I would rather forego 10 kg off the overall weight to be able to get both feet comfortably on the ground.

I have enough problems with my 748!

No wisecracks please.

[moonster]

Originally Posted by Greg

Would LOVE one...... but

The seat height is still too high for people with a 29 inch (or less) inside leg. Another Bike where you can only put one foot on the ground at any one time. One day its bound to end up on its side in a chipping strewn layby.

I wish that Ducati (and some other manufacturers) would produce bikes to cater for riders of differing statures. I would rather forego 10 kg off the overall weight to be able to get both feet comfortably on the ground.

I have enough problems with my 748!

No wisecracks please.

Im sure they will sell a lowered seat as a option.

[Mr Speirs]

They don't mention the non adjustable suspension though do they?

[harriebird]

Originally Posted by Greg

Would LOVE one...... but

The seat height is still too high for people with a 29 inch (or less) inside leg. Another Bike where you can only put one foot on the ground at any one time. One day its bound to end up on its side in a chipping strewn layby.

I wish that Ducati (and some other manufacturers) would produce bikes to cater for riders of differing statures. I would rather forego 10 kg off the overall weight to be able to get both feet comfortably on the ground.

I have enough problems with my 748!

No wisecracks please.

i am five feet tall and have pretty much accepted that if i want to ride the bikes i love, then both feet on the floor at any one time is a luxury maybe i am just stubborn. i have long legs for a small bird and even i found the original hyper just a shade too unmanageable for every day use even with it wound down as much as it would go. but an inch should make all the difference

if i get one i will be armed with my magic boots and a bit of seat chopping. its a bit interesting on roads with heavy cambers but there we are.