THE ULTIMATE SUPERMOTO BIKE: 1000cc TWIN HYPERMOTARD

ÿThe Ducati Hypermotard can attain speeds exceeding 140 mph on the race track. It has a fuel-injected engine, pumps out 100 horsepower and only weighs 175 kg (275 pounds). A triangulated tubing Trellis frame, 50mm Marzocchi R.A.C. forks, Ohlins remote reservoir shock, single-sided swingarm, forged Marchesini racing wheels and Brembo four-piston brakes highlight the Hypermotard. But, the icing on the cake is the 1000cc Ducati Desmodromic engine. The desmo design doesn’t use valve springs to close the valve, but onstead uses a second rocker arm (and cam lobe) to push the valve closed. This eliminates valve float, and was originated by Mercedes in the 50’s when metallurgy and technology made for weak valve springs and bent valves.The Hypermotard comes with a slipper-type racing clutch and magnesium cases.

After the success of the concept at the in Milan Show, Ducati has decided to begin producing the Ducati Hypermotard. The Ducati was awarded “Best of Show” during its debut at EICMA and “Best Bike for 2005” by the Motorcycle Design Association.

According to Federico Minoli, President of Ducati Motor Holding, “With the enthusiasm shown by Ducatisti and the work done in research and development, we have decided to add the Ducati Hypermotard to our production schedule, without giving anything else up. We are also going to reduce the development time thanks to the work done while the bike was still a concept. I am therefore proud to announce that the Hypermotard will be available in a dealership near you in the Spring of 2007.”

This could be the King of Supermoto bikes.