Ducati India has updated its portfolio with the launch of the new Hypermotard 950 in our market. The latest iteration of the Hypermotard is available in two variants with prices starting from Rs 12.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India) onwards. Here we list the top five highlights of the new Ducati Hypermotard 950.
Variants and Prices
Internationally, the new Hypermotard range is available in three variants – Hypermotard 950, Hypermotard 950 RVE, and Hypermotard 950 SP. In comparison, the Indian market gets two variants – Hypermotard 950 RVE and Hypermotard 950 SP. The RVE variant is available at Rs 12.99 lakh while the SP edition, which features higher-spec hardware, has been priced at Rs 16.24 lakh.
Updated Engine
The new Hypermotard range uses a BS6-compliant 937cc Ducati Testastretta 11-degree V-twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that makes 112.4bhp of maximum power at 9,000rpm and 96Nm of peak torque at 7,250rpm. The motor is linked to a six-speed gearbox.
Styling
The styling cues across the range include a twin under-seat exhaust setup, minimal bodywork, a trellis frame, a trellis sub-frame, a wide handlebar, a flat seat, 17-inch wheels, and knuckleguards integrated front LED blinkers. While the design is similar, the two variants are distinguished through their respective graphics. The Hypermotard 950 RVE gets a “Graffiti” livery while the range-topping Hypermotard 950 SP features the new “SP” colour. The SP variant further benefits from a carbon-fibre front mudguard and timing belt cover. The SP version also gets Marchesini forged wheels.
Features
Standard features across the range include LED lighting, a 4.3-inch TFT display, tapered aluminium handlebar, removable passenger footpegs, and a USB power socket. The electronic rider aids work with Bosch six-axis inertial platform and comprise riding modes, cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, and power modes.
Hardware
The suspension setup on the Hypermotard 950 RVE variant includes fully-adjustable 45mm Marzocchi upside-down front forks and a preload and rebound damping-adjustable Sachs rear mono-shock. The SP variant gets Ohlins-sourced 48mm upside-down front forks and an Ohlins rear mono-shock – both fully adjustable. The anchoring setup comprises twin discs at the front and a single rotor at the back.
All prices are ex-showroom, India
