Ducati Hipermotard 1100 evo white
Ducati Hypermotard 1100 introduced only in 2007 but since then the floating Bologna factory has made a series upgrade cycle in various companies, mostly to the machine. And with strong modularity in the model, it makes more sense to update the Hypermotard rather than allowing it, then this, the new Hypermotard 1100 Evo.
More than cosmetic changes, with the 2010 version 7 kg lighter. The dashboard and switchgear is now the same as Streetfighter, but the biggest improvement of component-sharing in the machine, which is much lighter, with a thin, compact crankcases.
The figures speak about a few changes: the power by 5bhp to 95bhp and there was a small increase in peak torque, but the feeling was shelves, sharper and with more torque in the lower reaches of the range of rotation. Motor revs freely and has urged the muscle feels appropriate to the type of bike. He does not complain if you are in gear too high, even I found that when the shift up early at the test site in Sardinia customs – rely more torque than revs – it’s as fast as redlined.
For this type of rose you require, agile chassis and sharp steering gives Hypermotard. There are two models, the stock Evo and SP 1100 spec is higher, which rose at an expensive Öhlins rear shock and Marzocchi fork, with front calipers and Brembo Monobloc detailing such as carbon fiber cambelt cover.
SP 1.25in sit higher and have more travel front and rear wheels, as well as the bar higher 0.8in, Pirelli Diablo tires Supercorsa SP and datalogging systems. It is also more accurate and more confident when being stretched to the sides through change is difficult, and holding the line where the Evo tend to push wide.
Nothing wrong with the standard Evo though, was still yelling and very satisfying in the right situation.
This concept is an evolution of the SuperMoto it – which is basically an off-road bike-style with sticky street tires. The compromise means that you get a small range; 2.73 gallon refill tank means every 80 miles or more. Also, there is no real wind protection and despite the narrowness of the bike, fold-out bar-end mirror is a liability in traffic. Hardly luxurious chairs, distances are so long outside.
It’s not cheap, either. The Evo nearly £ 9.200, while the SP is £ 10,930, a lot of money because you’ll have another bike to meet the tasks ahead are not Hypermotard. Ducati knows this motorcycle sales will be sufficient to justify its existence. For those who like this type of bike, exactly what they want. For the rest of us, it’s good to know it exists.
FACT
PRICE / AVAILABILITY Evo £ 9,200, £ 10,930 Evo SP / At the end of February sales
POWER / TORQUE rpm/76lb 95bhp @ 7500 rpm ft@5.750
TOP SPEED 115mph (est)
Fuel TANK / RANGE gals/130 2.7 miles (est)
Big Decision on what should be done, with the feel and sound appealing, but this comes at a price
RATING Telegraph Four out of five
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SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis
Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase 1455mm (57.3in)
Rake 24°
Front suspension Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable usd forks
Front wheel travel 165mm (6.5in)
Front wheel 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50×17
Front Tyre Pirelli Diablo Rosso 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel 141mm (5.6in)
Rear wheel 5-spoke light alloy 5.50×17
Rear tyre Pirelli Diablo Rosso 180/55 ZR17
Front brake 2 x 305mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo callipers 4-piston, 2-pad
Rear brake 245mm disc, 2-piston calliper
Fuel tank capacity 12.4l – 3.3 gallon (US)
Dry weight 172kg (379lb)
Instruments Digital unit with displays for: Speedometer, rev counter, lap times, time, oil temp, battery voltage, A & B trips, fuel reserve trip, scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Plus: Immobilizer system
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Body Colour (frame/wheel) Red (red / black) – Black (racing black / black)
Versions Dual seat
Seat height 845mm (33.3in)
DDA
DDA system-ready for Ducati Performance accessory
DTC
Not available on this model
ABS
Not available on this model
Engine
Type L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
Displacement 1078cc
Bore x Stroke 98×71.5mm
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Power 95hp (69.9kW) @ 7500rpm
Torque 75.9lb-ft 10.5kgm @ 5750rpm
Fuel injection Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes
Transmission
Gearbox 6 speed
Ratio 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=24/28
Primary drive Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
Final drive Chain, Front sprocket 15, Rear sprocket 41
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
Emissions
Standard Euro 3 (Europe) – USA: follows the US Federal Regulation
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