Commenting on the launch occasion, Sergi Canovas, Managing Director of Ducati India said,
Hypermotard range has been loved and appreciated by riders who look for a fun and adrenalin-packed motorcycle. The new Hypermotard 950 inherits the sport and fearless characteristics which aligns to the personality of a rider who wants pure fun. It does not confine itself to a supermoto bike alone but rather comes with the performance of a dirt bike and soul of a sports bike. It’s a perfect choice for riders who’re looking for a thrilling yet sophisticated motorcycle.
The all new Ducati Hypermotard 950 comes with aggressive design and featured with a 937cc twin-cylinder Ducati Testastretta 11° engine. The new twin cylinder motor is 1.5 Kg lighter than its predecessor and has been redesigned to produce 4 more horses extracting 114 hp at 9,000 rpm and a flat torque curve peaking at 9.8 kgm at 7,250 rpm. The Hypermotard 950 is also equipped with ultra-modern, sophisticated electronics based on Bosch 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (6D IMU). The electronics package includes Bosch Cornering ABS with the Slide by Brake function, Ducati Traction Control EVO (DTC EVO), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO. The Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up and Down EVO is available as an accessory on the Hypermotard 950.
Ducati has priced the new Hypermotard 950 at Rs. 11.99 Lacs (Ex, Showroom- Pan India). The bike will be available at all leading Ducati showrooms. Bookings can be made across all Ducati dealerships in India.
By: Farhan Kashif