Ducati has just released their new 1000cc Hypermotard concept. Looks very nice. Press release follows:
The Ducati Hypermotard attacks urban canyons and carves up mountain passes with total abandon. High performance starts with attitude. Stripped down to its essentials, the Hypermotard is an extreme performance, totally over-the-top motorcycle. Its purpose is single minded – to thrill. Incredibly slim and exceptionally light, with a riding position to dominate, the Hypermotard is ready to rock every road. Race styling makes the blood boil, but the Hypermotard offers what no other bike in its class can: speeds exceeding 220 KPH on the track, fuel injection, and big bore acceleration with more than 100 horsepower on only 175Kg of dry weight – the most extreme, mountain-conquering, urban-assaulting machine ever – from Ducati.
On the Road
Bring on the curves, the bumps, and the unexpected.
A rigidly triangulated Trellis frame and track-tested chassis geometry is matched with state-of-the-art suspension. Start off with road-holding 50mm Marzocchi R.A.C. forks, gripped by a triple screw lower fork crown, then add an Ohlins remote reservoir shock that mounts to a stout, single-sided swing arm. Ultra light forged and machined Marchesini racing wheels are paired with a single radial mounted Brembo four piston, four pad calliper gripping a 320mm disc up front and a 240mm disc at the rear.
Making power
1000ccs of Desmo power
The 1000 Dual Spark engine pumps out torque and horsepower that is smooth and linear, because the roads that the Hypermotard seeks are neither smooth nor linear. A Slipper type racing clutch makes aggressive downshifting and heavy braking more exciting by damping the abrupt selection of lower gears while entering a turn. Magnesium engine covers subtract more weight for a feathery feel and athletic manoeuvres.
Rider controls
A ride on the Hypermotard is road domination.
The wide tapered section handlebars transfer control of the tarmac to the rider. Full-length seat design lets the rider move fore and aft, up-front entering the turns, back for maximum traction on exit.
The Hypermotard. Two wheels, one purpose.
The most thrilling ride ever.
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Brinskee says
I WANT ONE.
electricmotorcycyles.et says
Get in line, buddy.
todd says
OK, make a 620 and knock off around 100 lbs and I’d want one too.
dave says
Would anyone buy something like this from Confederate??
kneeslider says
Was that a question or a hint?
hoyt says
This is an exciting & enticing bike, but the marketing people, on the other hand, could use a downer (or 2) & let the bike sell itself.
“..attacks urban canyons” — uh-huh, what exactly is an ‘urban canyon’ ?
“the most urban-assaulting machine ever…”
are they trying to sell to the “compensating” dweebs that think they are superheroes because they ride a motorbike?
yeah…”streetfighter” c-o-o-l
Michael Aspiotis says
I would not buy a confederate version of this bike, the Ducati 1000 ds engine i s considered to be the best air cooled motor in production. Why would I want a super motard which is supposed to be light, with a heavy harley clone engine?
Lastly what is up with the name “Confederate” what are they trying to say with that? That the south should have one the civil war and we should still have slaves? It is really a poor choice for a name, it is way too loaded. If you were black would you want to own a Confederate motorcycle? I think not
Dante says
It’s not often I see a bike I absolutely must have. This is one of them! The others were my two Interceptors and the cool looking ENV Hydrogen Motorcycle…now that’s different! I am number 3 on the waiting list here in San Diego. Hopefully 2007 will be the year.
abcd says
It will be mine
Max White says
I’ve got one – the first Hypermotard 1100 “S” version to be registered in North Wales, UK. It’s a stunner, throw it about like a (heavy) crosser’ on the back lanes or sit sensible and go crusing the wider roads with tons of torque and that “chunky” V Twin thunder – only the tank range holds it back for me. The bike is fast, cool, stops on a dime and is truly fantastic – it took a lot of saving for but it was worth every penny! – Even your Mamma could wheelie this one!