Ducati India has expanded its product portfolio and
announced the launch of the new Hypermotard 950 at an ex-showroom (Pan-India)
price of INR 11.99 lakh. The bookings for the new Hypermotard 950 are now open
across all Ducati dealerships in the country.
Styling upgrade exercise adds a compact headlight
with Daytime Running Light (DRL) at the front. The beak design, on the other
hand, has been retained from its predecessors. The revised tail section
features a rear Trellis sub-frame and twin under-seat tailpipes – features that
were seen on the 2009 Hypermotard 796.
Ducati has also revised the ergonomics with wider
handlebars, slimmer sides and a new seat. A leaner inner curve ensures easy
access to terra-firma. The inner leg curve measurement on the 2019 Hypermotard
has been shortened by 53 mm than its predecessor.
In terms of mechanical specifications, the new
Hypermotard 950 uses a 937 cc twin-cylinder Ducati Testastretta 11° engine that
makes 4 more horsepower than its predecessor, bringing the total power output
to 114 hp at 9,000 rpm. The peak torque of 96 Nm arrives at 7,250
rpm, 80% of which is available at as low as 3,000 rpm. The Hypermotard 950 also
features three riding modes.
The added power is accompanied by lighter weight for
better power-to-weight ratio. The new Hypermotard is 4 kg lighter than the
model it replaces. Weight shedding exercise includes new steel trellis frame,
new rims, brake discs with aluminium flanges and lightweight Marzocchi forks
with aluminium fork bodies/tubes.
Two monobloc radially mounted 4-piston Brembo M4.32
callipers at the front that are operated by a radial brake master cylinder
handle anchoring department. The front brake lever features 5-position lever
adjustability. Shock absorption tasks at the front are handled by fully
adjustable 45 mm Marzocchi fork with 170 mm wheel travel.
The electronics are based on Bosch 6-axis Inertial
Measurement Unit (6D IMU). The comprehensive electronics package includes:
- Bosch Cornering ABS with the Slide by Brake function (with setting 1)
- Ducati Traction Control EVO (DTC EVO)
- Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO
- Optional Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up and Down EVO
The 4.3" TFT display is compatible with the
Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), which can be added as an optional extra. The
DMS tech connects the motorcycle to a smartphone via Bluetooth and manages
incoming calls, text messaging and music via the switchgear.
Ducati India will bring the Hypermotard 950 SP to
our market depending on the demand for the product.
