2008 DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 1100
ATTACK THE CURVES, THE BUMPS, THE UNEXPECTED
Riding the Hypermotard lets you rule the road. Wide, tapered section handlebars transfer control of the tarmac to the rider and a full length seat eases fore and aft movement—up front when entering the turns, then slide back for maximum traction on exit.
A rigidly triangulated Trellis frame and track-tested chassis geometry is matched with state-of-the-art suspension. Start off with the road-holding prowess of huge 50mm Marzocchi forks, gripped by a triple screw lower fork crown. These cartridge damper forks work as impressively as they look, with special high rigidity stainless steel sliders and external adjustability for compression and rebound damping, plus spring pre-load. The rear suspension performs with equal precision by using a fully adjustable ZF Sachs shock mounted to a robust single-sided swingarm.
Light Marchesini wheels mounted on large diameter axles are fitted with the latest Z-rated Bridgestone BT014 tyres sporting a fat 180/55 section on the rear. Stopping power is controlled by twin radially mounted Brembo four piston calipers gripping new lightweight 305mm twin discs up front, and a 245mm disc at the rear to make stopping as thrilling as gassing it.
The new 1100 Desmo engine pumps out potent torque and horsepower. Twist the throttle and no matter the rpm, fuel injected power is at the rider’s command. The lightweight, 90 degree Twin stands at the pinnacle of more than three decades of Desmo air-cooled development. One ride makes it clear why the 1100 engine has charmed journalists worldwide. This is the perfect motorcycle engine.
CHASSIS
| Frame: | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
| Wheelbase: | 1455mm / 56.9in |
| Rake & Trail: | 24° |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable upside-down fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 165mm / 6.5in |
| Front Brake: | 2 x 305mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers 4-piston, 2-pad |
| Front Wheel: | 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17 |
| Front Tire: | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 141mm / 5.6in |
| Rear Brake: | 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Wheel: | 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17 |
| Rear Tire: | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 3.3 gallon (US) |
| Dry Weight*: | 179kg / 394lbs |
| Seat Height: | 845mm / 33.3in |
| Instruments: | Speedometer, rev counter, clock, maintenance schedule, oil temperature, oil pressure warning light, battery level, fuel reserve warning light, trip fuel, indicator light, neutral light, injection system diagnostics, lap time memory storage, automatic light-off function after 60 secs key-on, immobiliser. The instrument panel menu functions are controlled from the left-hand switchgear. |
| Warranty: | 2 years unlimited mileage |
ENGINE
| Type: | L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled |
| Displacement: | 1078cc |
| Bore and stroke: | 98 x 71.5mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Power*: | 95hp - 70kw @ 7750rpm |
| Torque*: | 76 lb-ft - 10.5kgm @ 4750rpm |
| Fuel system: | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body |
| Exhaust: | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe |
| Emissions: | Euro 3 |
| Transmission | |
| Gearbox: | 6 speed |
| Ratio: | 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28 |
| Primary drive: | Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1 |
| Final drive: | Chain, Front sprocket 15, Rear sprocket 42 |
| Clutch: | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |