2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 and Strada Aperta

[DesmoTull]

I'm waiting for another "REAL" SuperSport replacement, a-la 1992-1998. No more SportClassics...

[newgixxerchic]

The hypermptard isn't all that expensive... Ask me how I know

that beig said, I personally would really enjoy a smaller version. Although I love the handle of the 1100, it is a bit much for me as the throttle is so easy to flick (again, ask me how I know) . So I think I could stay out of a significant amount of trouble in the future if I personally went smaller... So I'm looking forward to testing it out!

[Sheppo]

The hypermptard isn't all that expensive... Ask me how I know

that beig said, I personally would really enjoy a smaller version. Although I love the handle of the 1100, it is a bit much for me as the throttle is so easy to flick (again, ask me how I know) . So I think I could stay out of a significant amount of trouble in the future if I personally went smaller... So I'm looking forward to testing it out!

How do you know?

[newgixxerchic]

Because I'm a cool wife

[CEO]

I've got a very good deal on one if you're serious CEO.

How good?

[scottieducati]

PM sent.

[Doc]

Is this just a deal for CEO?

[scottieducati]

...yes.


Unless YOUR mom wants to make me tacos?


If CEO doesn't buy this, I likely will. Who wants a MINTY '99 ZRX1100?!?!

Is this just a deal for CEO?

[DesmoTull]

...yes.


Unless YOUR mom wants to make me tacos?


If CEO doesn't buy this, I likely will. Who wants a MINTY '99 ZRX1100?!?!

Dude... Simmer down on the motorcycle ADD and don't buy / sell something every 8-10 weeks.

[scottieducati]

Don't be hatin.

Dude... Simmer down on the motorcycle ADD and don't buy / sell something every 8-10 weeks.

[R1]

[R1]

[CEO]

Is this just a deal for CEO?

Get your grubby paws outta here.

...yes.

I love when you look out for me and shelter me in all the shade you produce...

[FriskyDingo]

US details for Hyper 796:

Price: $9,995
Availability: December 2009

Notable features:
Dry Weight: 368lbs - 27lbs lighter than the HYM1100
Seat Height: 32.5in - 0.8in lower than the HYM1100

Power: 81hp
Torque: 55.7lb-ft
Bore x Stroke: 88×66
Clutch: APTC “wet” slipper clutch

Instruments: Streetfighter style
Switchgear: Streetfighter style
ECU: Siemens

Colors: tank/frame/wheels
1. red/red/black
2. matte white/racing black/black
3. matte black/ racing black/black

price&weight seems a bit high to me compared to the 1100, especially if the susp is going to be non-adjustable, unless the 1100 has a $$$ increase coming next year.

[Kurlon]

US details for Hyper 796:

Price: $9,995
Availability: December 2009

Notable features:
Dry Weight: 368lbs - 27lbs lighter than the HYM1100
Seat Height: 32.5in - 0.8in lower than the HYM1100

Power: 81hp
Torque: 55.7lb-ft
Bore x Stroke: 88×66
Clutch: APTC “wet” slipper clutch

Instruments: Streetfighter style
Switchgear: Streetfighter style
ECU: Siemens

Colors: tank/frame/wheels
1. red/red/black
2. matte white/racing black/black
3. matte black/ racing black/black

price&weight seems a bit high to me compared to the 1100, especially if the susp is going to be non-adjustable, unless the 1100 has a $$$ increase coming next year.

Finding 27lbs to drop is pretty impressive for me. It's not like comparing a 600cc to a 1000cc inline four where the only thing the engines share is a name plate, these are essentially the same motor, only one's sleeved/de-stroked but using the same base cases.

[KawiSmurf]

I'd say $9995 is just slightly high of what I'd expect, maybe $8995 would be more appropriate. Barring major price increases, this would set the price relationship between the Monster 696 and Hyper 796 the same as the Monster 1100 and Hyper 1100 (Both $11995).

But if that picture is a real representation, I don't like the fact that they swapped the cool mirror/handgaurd/turn signal idea for conventional antennae mirrors. Dropping stuff like that (in addition to non-adjustable suspenders) makes me think they wanted to budget for the bike to cost a lot less.

Other than that, it looks okay, but it just feels like this niche was so small to begin with, and they're trying to find an even smaller group within it to sell this bike to. I guess I prefer the Monster line anyway, so maybe I'm slightly biased.

[jtaylor719]

I have a 2008 Hyper and it's definitely the most fun you can have on a bike.

Plenty of power for ANYONE on the street (nobody needs to do 150mph on the street, I don't care who you are). Great ergos, sweet power, wheelies like nobody's business, and looks cool.

The air cooled 2V motor kicks ass and you can't beat it on the twisty backroads of New England. I don't want to deal with coolant if I don't have to.

That being said, I'm not sure I'd want a 796. The power of the 1100 is too nice.

[Doc]

So is the 796 the 800ss motor?

[DaSarge]

I just might sell my 998 for one of these....

O rly

[DuncanMoto]

hmmmm......

[KawiSmurf]

So is the 796 the 800ss motor?

All the sources I've been reading say its still the 696 motor, just tuned differently (less top-end, more mid-range?).

[Doc]

O rly

Make me an offer I can't refuse. :

[Doc]

All the sources I've been reading say its still the 696 motor, just tuned differently (less top-end, more mid-range?).

BAH!!! I liked the 800ss motor I had in the racebike. More than enough for me on the street.

[Pestilence]

But if that picture is a real representation, I don't like the fact that they swapped the cool mirror/handgaurd/turn signal idea for conventional antennae mirrors. Dropping stuff like that (in addition to non-adjustable suspenders) makes me think they wanted to budget for the bike to cost a lot less.

That's exaclty what I was hitting at earlier, dropping the goodies so the masses can 'afford' their Ducati.
If you buy a "Sumo" w/out adjustable suspension, you get what you deserve.

I agree with Doc on the SS motor, put that and adjusters into a Hyper and you got one hell of a hyper-sumo.

[SVRACER01]

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is that 796 ULSB legal?