Ducati unveils lighter, more powerful Hypermotard V2 and SP

Almost 20 years after the first Hypermotard dropped with its simple supermoto design, Ducati introduces the fourth technology of its most radical bike vary with two new fashions: the Hypermotard V2 and the upgraded Hypermotard V2 SP.

The system has kind of all the time been: much less weight, extra energy, with superbike expertise. Ducati has doubled down on that mantra with even much less weight and much more energy, mixed together with your typical sprint of Ducati expertise.

The brand new Hypermotard V2 sees a weight discount of 28.6 lb (13 kg) whereas the SP sheds simply over two kilos extra, successfully making them the Italian model’s lightest and strongest Hypermotards but. All that’s because of the brand new 890cc V2 engine.

At simply 120 lb (54.5 kg), the V2 is Ducati’s lightest twin-cylinder ever. By way of the output, it produces 120 horsepower in comparison with the outgoing 950cc Testastretta’s 116 horsepower. Max torque is 69.3 lb.ft (94 Nm), with Ducati saying 70% of that torque is already accessible at 3,000 revs.

Variable consumption valve timing broadens its torque curve, with the engine now in a position to rev previous 11,000 rpm as nicely. You’ll discover the latest Ducati Fast Shift paired with a six-speed gearbox to offer clean clutchless shifts in each instructions. The motor will even be simpler to take care of, providing almost 28,000 miles (45,000 km) between valve clearance checks.

That motor acts as a confused member of the monocoque body, which additionally receives some vital tweaks. The brand new Hypermotard V2 will get a metal triangular subframe and an aluminum swingarm, impressed by the hole symmetrical swingarm we first noticed on the newly-released Panigale V4. This transfer has helped scale back weight and improve general rigidity.

The brand new Hypermotards retain the underseat twin exhausts, slender waist, and tall, wide-bar using stance. I feel the 34.6-inch (878.8-mm) seat peak could be too tall for a lot of riders, however fortunately, Ducati does provide a shorter different.

The suspension and brake setup varies relying on the trim you select. The bottom trim for the V2 comes with some Brembo M4.32 Monoblock calipers, a set of 46-mm Kayaba forks, and a rear shock. The V2 SP advantages from up-spec M50 calipers, a 48-mm Öhlins NIX 30 fork, and an Öhlins STX 46 shock out again. The V2 will get cast-alloy wheels, that are changed by forged-aluminum wheels on the SP, leading to an additional 3.4 lb (1.56 kg) of weight reduction.

And as you’d count on from Ducati, you get Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Management, Ducati Wheelie Management, and Engine Brake Management – all managed through a six-axis IMU. 4 journey modes come as customary: Race, Sport, Street, and Moist mode.

Two of the ABS’s 4 modes are track-oriented, and considered one of them incorporates Slide by Brake. You get Ducati Quickshift 2.0 on each fashions, whereas the SP additionally will get a further Ducati Energy Launch and Pit Limiter function.

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A pleasant little joystick on the handlebar is used to function the five-inch TFT, which alternates between day and evening modes routinely. You get three modes of show: Observe mode reduces the show to its most simple parts and provides real-time rider help, whereas Street and Street Professional modes present your customary on-the-road journey info.

The Hypermotard V2 will are available the usual, attractive Ducati Crimson, whereas the SP will get a Twentieth-anniversary race-inspired graphic. Each bikes arrive early in 2026, with the Hypermotard V2 priced at US$16,995 whereas the Hypermotard V2 SP might be priced at $20,995.

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Now these bikes aren’t low cost by any stretch of creativeness. However then once more, they’re not for the typical Joe. If you happen to’re somebody who’s searching for a enjoyable, high-spec avenue bike with monitor functionality and are ready to pay for premium, go for the SP.

However should you’re like me and would simply need the character and engine improve however might not require the entire high-end package, the common V2 strikes the fitting steadiness between a big engine, a lighter bike, trendy expertise, and simply being extra sensible for each day using as an entire.

You may additionally take into account the just about half-priced BMW F 900 R ($8,995) in its place, or the costlier (however nonetheless far cheaper thanks Hypermotards) KTM 790 Duke ($9,499), however neither of those alternate options is wherever close to as gentle or as highly effective because the Hypermotard. Which one’s your decide?

Supply: Ducati