What am I missing? - The new Ducati Hypermotard 796

edwinmcq · September 24th, 2009, 02:04 PM

http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my200...ly=Hypermotard

So, for 10 grand I get a street bike that looks like a dirt bike, with 81 hp/55 lb.-ft. torque and it weighs 368 lb.

If they made it look more "street fighter" or "bob" but it looks like my 1976 Hodaka "Road Toad".

Kawasabi · September 24th, 2009, 03:04 PM

wow, you are missing a lot dude.

edwinmcq · September 24th, 2009, 03:27 PM

I guess the 10K just puts me off.

Jam3s · September 24th, 2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by edwinmcq

I guess the 10K just puts me off.

your not alone 10k is alot of money

sharky nrk · September 24th, 2009, 04:22 PM

i don't get it, but not for the reasons you stated. I don't get it because ducati took years to release a smaller version of a bike that already kicks tail??? Normally it works the other way around.

edwinmcq · September 24th, 2009, 04:25 PM

I think the M 696 looks better.

Jam3s · September 24th, 2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by edwinmcq

I think the M 696 looks better.

Id rather have the Monster than the little tard.

Armored_Pig · September 24th, 2009, 06:26 PM

I like this one more

backinthesaddleagain · September 24th, 2009, 09:08 PM

i think if i had the hypermotard i would start riding dirt bike style again, putting feet down in the corners. i have seen the 1100 hypermotards on my dealer's floor for a long time now. i don't know if they have sold any.

Hodakas- cool bikes with funky names, dirt squirt, combat wombat, road toad. cool stuff.

yokozuna · September 24th, 2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jam3s

your not alone 10k is alot of money

40k in my country

Lars · September 25th, 2009, 06:24 AM

It IS a Ducati. There is a bit of a premium over an "equivalent" bike from a Japanese manufacturer.

That being said, the 796 is awfully tempting.

edwinmcq · September 25th, 2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Armored_Pig

I like this one more

Yes, the Aprilia Mana, Dorsoduro or Shiver seem to look better.

camaroz1985 · September 25th, 2009, 08:43 AM

I like the idea of the little hypermotard, but it wouldn't be nearly useful enough to warrant the price to me. You would need another bike if you wanted to do any kind of long distance riding.

sofo · September 25th, 2009, 08:48 AM

It's a good deal over the HM 1100 / 1100S but then you lose the adjustable suspension and dry clutch. As an equivalent of the Monster 696 though I think it's going to sell really well for Ducati.

I'm with the others here in that I prefer the Aprilia Dorsoduro in this size (~750). It performs on par with the HM 1100 for less money, kinda somewhere in between the HM 796 and 1100 as it were.

Apex · September 25th, 2009, 10:31 AM

I'll take an Aprilia Shiver 750, in silver. Thanks.

September 24th, 2009, 03:27 PM	#3
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September 24th, 2009, 03:04 PM	#2
Kawasabi ninjette.org member Name: J Location: NYC Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): RED 250R Posts: 112	wow, you are missing a lot dude.

September 24th, 2009, 04:22 PM	#5
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	i don't get it, but not for the reasons you stated. I don't get it because ducati took years to release a smaller version of a bike that already kicks tail??? Normally it works the other way around.

September 24th, 2009, 06:26 PM	#8
Armored_Pig ninjette.org member Name: Joseph Location: Manassas, Va Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Suzuki GS500 Posts: 10	I like this one more

September 24th, 2009, 09:08 PM	#9
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	i think if i had the hypermotard i would start riding dirt bike style again, putting feet down in the corners. i have seen the 1100 hypermotards on my dealer's floor for a long time now. i don't know if they have sold any. Hodakas- cool bikes with funky names, dirt squirt, combat wombat, road toad. cool stuff.

September 25th, 2009, 06:24 AM	#11
Lars ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Lebanon, NH Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 (red) Posts: 41	It IS a Ducati. There is a bit of a premium over an "equivalent" bike from a Japanese manufacturer. That being said, the 796 is awfully tempting.

September 25th, 2009, 08:43 AM	#13
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I like the idea of the little hypermotard, but it wouldn't be nearly useful enough to warrant the price to me. You would need another bike if you wanted to do any kind of long distance riding.

September 25th, 2009, 08:48 AM	#14
sofo ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 410	It's a good deal over the HM 1100 / 1100S but then you lose the adjustable suspension and dry clutch. As an equivalent of the Monster 696 though I think it's going to sell really well for Ducati. I'm with the others here in that I prefer the Aprilia Dorsoduro in this size (~750). It performs on par with the HM 1100 for less money, kinda somewhere in between the HM 796 and 1100 as it were.