Ruggedness of a dirt bike and power of a street racer is all we are going to witness on the all-new Ducati Hypermotard 950 that has been recently launched with a price tag starting at Rs.12.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). We think the Italian brand did everything right by introducing this new bike as it has got everything to offer keeping in mind the different terrains available in India.
Always loved this segment but couldn’t buy find it? Well, Ducati knows how to make dreams come true. Want to learn more about the Hypermotard 950? Check out all the details related to it down below.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ducati Hypermotard 950 has finally arrived in India.
- It is powered by a 114HP, 937cc twin-cylinder engine.
- The price of this all-new bike starts at Rs.12.99 Lakhs.
Ducati Hypermotard 950
Features & Design
Sticking to its nature, the Hypermotard comes with wide handlebars, knuckle guards, under-seat exhaust and an LED headlight. Ducati even offers it with several other features including a TFT instrument cluster, USB charging port and a bi-directional quickshifter. It is even available with three ride modes including – Sport, Touring and Urban to alter the overall performance. However, to keep the rider safe, electronic aids such as cornering ABS, wheelie control, traction control, etc are a part of the list.
Coming to the most interesting part, Ducati Hypermotard 950 also gets the Ducati Multimedia System. According to the brand, it can be used for different purposes including calls and music.
Engine & Hardware
Powering the Hypermotard 950 is a BS6 compliant 937cc twin-cylinder engine. To be precise, it is a unit that is truly capable of churning out a massive 114HP and 98Nm of peak torque. The manufacturer has even worked on the gearbox keeping into account the feedbacks earlier received.
Suspension duties on the RVE variant will be managed by a 45mm adjustable fork (front) and Sachs shock absorbers at the back. Interestingly, the SP variant is a premium one and therefore, it is available with Ohlins setup on either end. For riders’ safety, both of them will be available with disc brakes and Pirelli tyres.
The entire range also comes with a fuel tank capacity of 14.5-litres.
Alternatives
Many bike manufacturers have still not adopted this segment. As a result, Hypermotard 950 goes head-on against the likes of Yamaha MT-09 globally. Want to learn more about it? Check out all the details related to it down below.
Yamaha MT-09
Last year, Yamaha revealed the new MT-09 with lots of updates. Let’s start with the prominent ones, the updated bike now features all-LED lighting, a new design language and several new shades. At the heart, it is still available with an 889cc triple-cylinder engine but this unit has been updated as per the Euro-5 emission norms. Overall output from it is rated at 119PS and 93Nm and Yamaha MT-09 now uses a 6-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch as standard.
Specifications
| Yamaha MT-09 | |
| Engine | 889cc triple-cylinder |
| Power | 119PS |
| Torque | 93Nm |
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