Ducati Hypermotard 950 launched in India
Posted On: November 12, 2021 By : Ashmita KCDucati India has launched its new Ducati Hypermotard 950 with an updated BS6/Euro 5 engine. The Hypermotard 950 comes in two variants: the Hypermotard 950 RVE and Hypermotard 950 SP–both powered by a 937cc Testastretta engine–at a starting price of INR 12.99 lakh (for the RVE).
Design
The new Hypermotard 950 gets the same aggressive and sporty appearance as its predecessor’s. The bike comes with a wide handlebar, narrow sides, graffiti livery, and wheels with Ducati’s red trim. Also, it features a billet aluminium tank cap, carbon heat guard, and a magnesium head cover for its engine.
Engine
The Ducati Hypermotard 950 is powered by 937cc, water-cooled, L-Twin cylinder, Testastretta engine–mated to a six-speed manual transmission with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO–that generates a power of 84 kW at 9000 rpm and a torque of 96 Nm at 7250 rpm.
The model also boasts magnesium clutch and alternator covers, a more lightweight clutch drum, an aluminium belt tensioner, magnesium head covers, and a wet slipper clutch with hydraulic control.
Features
The bike comes with an advanced console that features a speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, odometer, clock, and fuel gauge. The electronics package include: a Bosch ABS cornering with Slide-by-Brake function, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO and Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO, available as an accessory or as standard, on the RVE and SP versions. The Hypermotard 950 comes with three predefined riding modes – Sport, Touring, and Urban. Riders can customise their riding style and restore the parameters set by Ducati.
Specifications
| Engine type | Testastretta , L-Twin cylinder, Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke |
| Displacement (cc) | 937 |
| Max.power (kW) | 84 at 9000 rpm |
| Max.torque (Nm) | 96 at 7250 rpm |
| Fuel tank (L) | 14.5 |
| Clutch | Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch, hydraulic control |
| Fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection system, throttle bodies with full ride-by-wire system |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 195 |
| Wheel base (mm) | 1493 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 200(RVE), 198(SP) |
| Dimensions (mm) | 2135x900x1210 |
| Seat height (mm) | 870(RVE), 890(SP) |
Tyres, brakes, and suspension
| Front brake size (mm) | 320 |
| Rear brake size (mm) | 245 |
| Front brake | Semi-floating aluminum flange discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo calipers, 4-piston 2-pad radial pump with adjustable lever, with ABS Bosch Cornering EVO |
| Rear brake | Disc, 2-piston caliper, with ABS Bosch Cornering EVO |
| Front tyre | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, 180/55 ZR17 |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi fully adjustable aluminum fork(RVE), Ohlins fully adjustable fork(SP) |
| Rear suspension | Sachs monoshock adjustable, with preload and rebound(RVE), Ohlins fully adjustable monoshock(SP) |
Price in India
| Hypermotard 950 models | Price in India |
| Hypermotard 950 RVE | INR 12.99 lakh |
| Hypermotard 950 SP | INR 16.24 lakh |
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