The new Hypermotard 796 uses...
The new Hypermotard 796 uses an enlarged version of the Monster 696 two-valve, air-cooled desmo engine.
For those Ducatisti who longed for a smaller and more affordable version of the Hypermotard 1100, Ducati has answered for 2010 with the new Hypermotard 796. Using an enlarged version of the air-cooled two-valve V-twin found in the Monster 696, the Hypermotard 796 powerplant cranks out a claimed 81 horsepower and 56 ft/lb of torque, and includes the APTC clutch that reduces both lever effort and back-torque during downshifting. The triple clamps have been “redesigned” (no specifics were available, although we’d venture to guess it probably means that the trail has been reduced for lighter steering effort), and the frame layout has been revamped to allow for a nearly one-inch-shorter seat height. Claimed dry weight is 368 pounds, which should make for an agile-handling supermoto machine.
Changes to the chassis have...
Changes to the chassis have resulted in an almost one-inch reduction in seat height on the new Hypermotard 796.
The Hypermotard 796 will be available at authorized Ducati showrooms beginning in December 2009. Color selections will include Ducati red, matte black, and matte white. MSRP for the Hypermotard 796 will be $9,995, joining the Monster 696 in Ducati’s sub- $10,000 price bracket; a bargain for the handmade Italian motorcycle.
With an MSRP of $9995, the...
With an MSRP of $9995, the new Hypermotard 796 joins the Monster 696 as one of the most affordable bikes in Ducati's lineup.
The first public showing of the Hypermotard 796 will be at Milan’s EICMA international motorcycle show in November. Full information on the entire range of Ducati motorcycles can be found at
www.ducati.com