[motorcycle.com] - 2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950/950 SP Video Review

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Last week you read all about the new 2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950 and 950 SP and saw the photos in living color. Today, it’s time to watch the stunning, action-packed 3:35-minute video, filmed on location in beautiful Gran Canaria and starring yours truly in a performance the Academy will have to stand up and notice. Sorry there’s no onboard footage, as I hit the Still Photo option on the GoPro instead of Video, but it’s the thought that counts. There is plenty of beautiful footage courtesy of Ducati‘s crew, though, and there’s even a wardrobe malfunction. Roll film!

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2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950/950 SP First Ride Review

2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950+ Highs</p>

• Great, smooth awesome-sounding Ducati power
• DQS is great on the SP; plugs right into the base bike
• A partying ’til dawn exotic Italian thing you can almost afford

– Sighs</p>

• Short people got no reason to live
• WTF is up with turn signals built into bark busters?
• Expert riders grumble they can’t switch ABS all the way off

Specifications2019 Ducati Hypermotard 9502019 Ducati Hypermotard 950 SPEngineTestastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled, magnesium head coversDisplacement937 ccBore X stroke94.0 mm x 67.5 mmCompression ratio13.3:1Horsepower114 hp at 9000 rpm (claimed)Torque71 lb-ft. at 7250 rpm (claimed)Fuel injectionElectronic fuel injection system, Ø 53 mm throttle bodies with full Ride by Wire systemExhaustDouble under-tail aluminum muffler; catalytic converter and two lambda probes.Transmission6 speedFinal driveChain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43ClutchSlipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch, hydraulic controlFrameTubular steel Trellis frameFront suspensionMarzocchi aluminum fully adjustable, upside-down Ø 45 mm, 6.7 inches of travelOhlins fully adjustable, upside-down Ø 48 mm, 7.3 inches of travelRear suspensionProgressive linkage with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm, 5.9 inches of travelProgressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm, 6.9 inches of travelFront wheelY shaped 3-spoke light alloy 3.5″ x 17″W shaped 3-spoke Marchesini forged light alloy 3.5″ x 17″Rear wheelY shaped 3-spoke light alloy 5.5″ x 17″W shaped 3-spoke Marchesini forged light alloy 5.5″ x 17″Front TirePirelli Diablo Rosso III, 120/70 ZR17Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP v3, 120/70 ZR17Rear TirePirelli Diablo Rosso III, 180/55 ZR17Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP, 180/55 ZR17Front brake2 x 320 mm semi-floating aluminum flange discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo callipers, 4-piston 2-pad, radial pump with adjustable lever, with Bosch Cornering ABSRear brake245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper, with Bosch Cornering ABSInstrumentationFull-TFT color displayDry weight392 lb (claimed)388 lb (claimed)Kerb weight440 lb (claimed)436 lb (claimed)Seat height34.2 inches35.0 inchesInner leg curve76.4 inches77.9 inchesWheelbase58.8 inches59.0 inchesRake25°Trail4.1 inchesTank capacity3.8 US gallonsNumber of seatsDual seatSafety equipmentRiding Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO.Standard EquipmentPower Modes, Day Time Running Light (DRL), Tapered aluminum handlebars, Removable passenger footpegs, USB power socket.Power Modes, Day Time Running Light (DRL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down, Marchesini forged wheels, Tapered aluminum handlebars, Removable passenger footpegs, USB power socket, Carbon fibre components: front mudguard, timing belt covers.Optional EquipmentAnti-theft system, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down, Heated grips, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS).Anti-theft system, Heated grips, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS).Warranty24 months unlimited mileageThe post 2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950/950 SP Video Review appeared first on Motorcycle.com.



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