Ducati Hypermotard 1100S
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The Hypermotard takes on urban canyons and mountain curves with total abandon. Its purpose is single-minded - to thrill. Attack the curves, the bumps, the unexpected – 2008 MODEL EARLY RELEASE The aggressive 'motard' styling and stance combine with Ducati 'sportbike' technology to deliver the best of both worlds. With a riding position that ensures total control, the exceptionally slim and incredibly light Hypermotard is ready to dominate every inch of asphalt with big-bore acceleration and road holding that redefines the street experience. High performance starts with attitude and the Hypermotard is the most aggressive of the Ducati family. Reduced to its essentials, it is extreme, untamed, over-the-top and always hungry for the next challenge. It offers what no ordinary supermotard can - speeds exceeding 125mph on the race track, fuel injection, and 90 Desmo hp - all combined in an unmistakeable Ducati package that offers unbridled passion for motorcycles that are truly unique and exhilarating. The road ahead sets the challenge By taking the minimalist supermotard racing concept, then adding Ducati's unrivaled twin-cylinder power and Superbike heredity, the Hypermotard delivers a remarkable experience. The Hypermotard 1100 is extreme and thrilling to ride every day of the week. It turns familiar roads into an all-new heart-thumping experience.
Taking its attitude into the city or the mountains with street-wise confidence and no respect for conformity, the Hypermotard is ready for any challenge. Features and Benefits Riding the Hypermotard lets you rule the road. Wide, tapered section handlebars transfer control of the tarmac to the rider and a full length seat eases fore and aft movement - up front when entering the turns, then slide back for maximum traction on exit. A rigidly triangulated Trellis frame and track-tested chassis geometry is matched Light Marchesini wheels mounted on large diameter axles are fitted with the latest Z-rated Bridgestone BT014 tyres sporting a fat 180/55 section on the rear. Stopping power is controlled by twin radially mounted Brembo four piston calipers gripping new lightweight 305mm twin discs up front, and a 245mm disc at the rear to make stopping as thrilling as gassing it. The new 1100 Desmo engine pumps out potent torque and horsepower. Twist the throttle and no matter the rpm, fuel injected power is at the rider's command. The lightweight, 90 degree Twin stands at the pinnacle of more than three decades of Desmo air-cooled development. One ride makes it clear why the 1100 engine has charmed journalists worldwide. This is the perfect motorcycle engine. A rigidly triangulated Trellis frame and track-tested chassis geometry is matched with state-of-the-art suspension. Start off with the road-holding prowess of huge 50mm Marzocchi forks, gripped by a triple screw lower fork crown. These cartridge damper forks work as impressively as they look, with special high rigidity stainless steel sliders and external adjustability for compression and rebound damping, plus spring pre-load. The rear suspension performs with equal precision by using a fully adjustable ZF Sachs shock mounted to a robust single-sided swingarm. Light Marchesini wheels mounted on large diameter axles are fitted with the latest Z-rated Bridgestone BT014 tyres sporting a fat 180/55 section on the rear. Stopping power is controlled by twin radially mounted Brembo four piston calipers gripping new lightweight 305mm twin discs up front, and a 245mm disc at the rear to make stopping as thrilling as gassing it. The new 1100 Desmo engine pumps out potent torque and horsepower. Twist the throttle and no matter the rpm, fuel injected power is at the rider’s command. The lightweight, 90 degree Twin stands at the pinnacle of more than three decades of Desmo air-cooled development. One ride makes it clear why the 1100 engine has charmed journalists worldwide. This is the perfect motorcycle engine. Instrumentation Looking clean and purposeful, the display provides an extensive amount of data including: speedometer, rev counter, clock, maintenance schedule, oil temperature, oil pressure warning light, battery voltage, fuel reserve warning light, reserve fuel trip, indicator light, neutral light, injection system diagnostics, lap time memory storage, automatic light-off function after 60 seconds with key on and immobiliser status. In addition, it can list lap times recorded by using the high-beam flash button as a stopwatch. As the Hypermotard comes Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) ready, the instrument display also doubles as a control panel for the activation of the data acquisition system. The DDA memory key and software is available as a Ducati Performance accessory. Handlebars and controls The fully adjustable clutch and brake levers not only enable a comfortable setting for all riders, but the clutch also sports a considerably lighter lever action. This is partly because of the lever arrangement, but mainly because an increase in clutch plate friction coefficient has allowed a reduction in clutch spring pressure. Folding mirrors Footpegs Lighting and indicators
Tailpiece Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) Normally used on race bikes only, the system records numerous channels of data including throttle opening, vehicle speed, engine rpm, engine temperature, distance travelled, laps and lap times. The system also automatically calculates engine rpm and vehicle speed data so as to display gear selection as an additional channel of information. At the end of a ride or track session, up to 2MB (approximately 3.5 hours) of data can be downloaded to your PC ready to compare, analyse and get an inside view of the rider's and the Hypermotard's performance. Data can be analysed in graphic form with options to zoom into detail of specific sections. Dragging a trace along a timeline to reveal individual values of the above listed channels enables the user to analyse performance in the same way as data technicians in factory teams. Exhaust System
DESMOPOWER In keeping with its extreme character, engineers chose the Ducati 'dry' racing-style clutch for the Hypermotard, the popular preference of thousands of Ducatisti the world over. Furthermore, the primary drive gears have been advanced with a new lightweight construction. Power is optimised with fuel injected into 45mm throttle bodies and a 2-1-2 exhaust system that exits high behind the rear of the saddle.Two spark plugs per cylinder, Dual Spark, optimises combustion temperatures and increases maximum power and torque throughout the rev range, enhancing reliability and reducing fuel consumption.
With more experience and success with twin-cylinder high performance engines than any other manufacturer in the modern era, the air-cooled L-Twin remains central to Ducati's philosophy of motorcycling. This experience, plus constant investment in quality by design, advanced materials and engineering techniques, has allowed Ducati to reduce the cost of scheduled maintenance by as much as 50%. Adding 'S' to the Hypermotard takes the thrills and road holding to the highest level. The outstanding Marzocchi 50mm forks of the 'S' include a durable low friction, DLC (diamond-like carbon) black coating to the sliders, making the Hypermotard 'S' respond effortlessly to every minute variation in the tarmac and improve its already impressive road holding. The advanced 'S' suspension is further enhanced with an ?hlins remote reservoir rear shock, renowned in racing circles as the ultimate performance choice. This incredible shock is fully adjustable for compression and rebound damping and spring preload ensuring that the 'S' is readily adaptable to riding style and every road it challenges. With a bike as capable as the Hypermotard 1100 S, superior stopping power is fundamental. By using the same Brembo Monobloc calipers first introduced to the world on the new 1098 Superbike, world class braking performance is assured. Each caliper is created from a single casting, as compared to the conventional two piece construction, to ensure rigid flex-free operation and a consistent solid 'feel' at the lever. And to ensure that the look of the calipers matches the 'S' personality, each is machine finished. Professional racers know that one of the best ways to improve the handling and performance of a motorcycle is to reduce unsprung weight by upgrading to superior lightweight wheels. Even from a distance, the black Marchesini wheels with red pin-stripe confirm the 'S' performance of this Hypermotard. Created from forged then machined alloy, both front and rear wheels are significantly lighter (2 kg less than the standard version) and create a lower moment of inertia and unsprung weight for improved handling and quicker steering. Mounted to the wheels are new Z-rated Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tyres. Designed to deliver racing performance on the road, they warm up quickly, give great feedback, are stable under severe braking and feature dual compound construction on the rear. The 'S' lightweight performance and extreme look is further enhanced with the liberal use of carbon fibre. The advanced composite is used for the fork protectors, timing belt covers, front fender rear section and tail side covers. The Hypermotard 'S' - maximum performance, minimum weight, extreme attitude. Review Without a doubt theDucati Hypermotard 1100S represents the evolution of the supermoto classes' sexy side. While the original single-cylinder motocross-style hybrids represent the rough and tumble, multi-purpose approach to the motard philosophy, Ducati's creation represents a new era of purpose-built machines that combine the best of sportbikes, supermotos and streetfighters, wrapped in an audacious package. Although the liquid-cooled Singles are competent in their own right, none of them have demonstrated the sex appeal or created the buzz equivalent to the Hypermotard's between the time of its 2005 unveiling at Milan to the production version's official release earlier this year. Just looking at Ducati's hottest plaything is enough to get your heart racing. It is a showcase of technological elements representing the best of Bologna, as envisioned by the company's renowned motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche. What started as a plan to address Ducati's lack of a player status in the increasingly fashionable supermoto class, evolved into Terblanche's vision we have here. Choosing to take the proven goodness of the Multistrada and narrowing its focus to the adventurous side of the performance spectrum by dressing it up with the appropriate sporting accoutrements, Terblanche has simultaneously came up with a design that retains the Ducati charisma, fills the playbike void and redeems his status in the hearts of Ducatisti who did not exactly embrace his last creation, the 999. All this accomplished without requiring an entirely re-tooled assembly line. Inevitably those Q&A sessions often start at the intriguing backside of the bike. The single-sided swingarm, sourced from the Multistrada, holds a lightweight forged-aluminum Marchesini 17" wheel wrapped in wide 180-series Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa III rubber. A two-piston Brembo caliper and 245mm rotor are tucked between the wheel and the swingarm whilst a fully adjustable remote-reservoir Ohlins shock adds the finishing touch to the sporty components on the rear. While a few key pieces are shared with other models, the trellis sub-frame is designed specifically for this bike. It holds the long motocross-style saddle and provides a place to pack all the sophisticated electronics out of harms way. The instrument cluster is best described as dainty but it's packed with all the information necessary to make the jump to warp speed. It features a speedometer, tach, clock, lap timer, injection system diagnostics, trip fuel to empty monitor, low fuel warning light (no gauge), oil pressure, oil-temperature, battery level as well as the flux capacitor hyperdrive engagement mechanism. All of these functions are controlled by a switch on the left handlebar. Surely the wide bars attributed to the ease of which it turns in, but it is ridiculously easy to toss the bike back and forth. It's so thin and well balanced that it can lull you into a false sense of confidence that you can go faster on a familiar road. Once I realized I was pushing my luck on my memorable first ride, I backed it down and started trying to carry power wheelies over the rises and other less treacherous behavior, so as not to auger this piece of art into an oak tree just because my medulla oblongata took control of my throttle hand for about a half hour. What I did learn from my angry country cruise is that the Marzocchi fork was more than up to task under any condition public roads have to offer. When our more experienced riders got a hold of it on the track they had nothing but praise for it as well. Over the course of our torrid affair a few things popped up that I didn't like, most of which are centered around rider comfort - the most painful problem being the shape of its motocross-style seat. It's fine when you first climb on and its easy to accept in small doses, but after a couple long days in the saddle and moving around during aggressive riding, the seat starts to induce the dreaded chaffed-butt syndrome on the inside buns because of its narrow design and firm padding. There's absolutely zero wind protection, except for the rider's hands which are out of harms way behind the crash guards, so early morning or late night rides can get chilly quick. It will please some of you to know that the headlight works very well. It cuts a wide swath through the darkness but it isn't as bright as the projector beam on a bike like the Multistrada. Then there are a couple issues with those trick mirrors. While they work well when adjusted correctly, they get blurry at high speeds. Additionally, when the nifty fold-out feature is constantly being shown to onlookers, they eventually work loose and become prone to moving with the force of the wind if you don't stay on top of the adjustment dial. Of course, the only way to tighten them is when the bike is at a standstill, so if they start migrating it requires you to bring the ride to a stop to get things back in order. Another gripe is the 36 mpg average fuel consumption, which is great considering it's hard to keep the pace mellow, but the modest 3.3 gallon fuel capacity equates to roughly a 120 mile range of service. Considered as a commuter and weekend warrior this is not a big deal, but if you have any notions about adventure touring this sexy beast then it will require quite a few fuel stops to get to your destination. Really these gripes are a small price to pay for such a trick set-up but I know how you all get when I don't point this stuff out. From the moment I first laid eyes on this piece of Italian exotica its appearance stole the show and that never changed as I soaked in everything it had to offer in our short period of time together. Like any budding relationship, the honeymoon period was comprised of copious hot and sweaty romps through an assortment of locales until the novelty started to wear off. Fortunately, in the case of the Hypermotard, it never really wore off. I still wish it was at my beck and call at this very moment. What is simply irresistible about the bike is its combination of razor-sharp handling, rider-friendly power delivery from the overachieving motor and the intangible value of its appearance. The issues that did come up don't detract from the overall goodness especially since its never been billed as anything but a high-end alternative to the street-legal Singles that make up the majority of options in this market. If a potential suitor is intrigued by the pseudo-supermoto lifestyle but they are not interested in having their fillings rattled out and have discretionary income to the tune of $13,995 for the S-model or $11,495 for the equally entertaining though not as aesthetically pleasing standard version of the Hypermotard, then why not go for it? I can hear the complaints already: It's too expensive, it's too narrowly focused, it's no 1098 or pure sportbike. While these are valid points, if that is your state of mind, then this bike is simply not for you and you can sleep easy in your blissful ignorance. When it's all said and done the question is why would someone buy this bike over a purpose-built sportbike, streetfighter or supermoto? Because the Hypermotard is a blend of the key elements from all of these genres. Its attacking supermoto riding position and flickability, exposed streetfighter-like design elements combined with top-shelf sportbike quality suspension and braking components make this bike an attractive way for sport riders to be lured away from the blinding light of the rising sun and into the seductive underworld of the Ducatisti. Believe the hype. Source Motorcycle-USA
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