Ducati News Today

Three years ago you could find a 2-valve, air-cooled power plant in four distinct Ducati model ranges.  Next year it will be just one.  And the year after that?  We say none.

Ducati introduced three new Hypermotard models at the EICMA show in Milan all featuring a new 821cc liquid cooled, 4-valve power plant.  We have shared the Hypemrotard photogallery now is the time to give you all the gory details in our deep dive.

Ducati introduced new Hypermotard models at the EICMA show in Milan yesterday featuring an all new 110hp 821cc liquid cooled Testastretta 11º power plant.  The new Hypermotard comes in three flavours: the base model, the Hypermotard SP and the touring oriented Hyperstrada (we dig the name). Here are 20 high resolution photos.

Ducati North America has announced their 2013 model year pricing and the new Ducati 1199 Panigale R will list for $29,995 in the United States.

Ducati have introduced the next generation of the Hypermotard family at the EICMA show in Milan today, with three new liquid cooled models: The thrilling Hypermotard, Hypermotard SP and the introduction of a stylish and accessible mid-range tourer with everyday practicality – The Hyperstrada.

Il Ducatista magazine has a spy shot of what appears to be the first liquid cooled, 4 valve Ducati Hypermotard, with an 848 engine .

In 2009, then Ducati Superbike racer Larry Pegram thought it would be fun to enter a Ducati Hypermotard powered flat tracker in the Indy Mile.  Now its for sale and could be yours if you have a spare 15 grand.

A one make series utilizing Ducati Hypermotard 796 motorcycles will run alongside the Italian Supermoto Championship this year.  The series organized by Youthstream events in collaboration with Ducati will run at 5 rounds of the championship on the tarmac only section of the track.

Ducati News Today reader Rick made this video of a Ducati Hypermotard prowling the dark streets of Singapore.  Enjoy.

Ducati today revealed additional 2012 model details, this time focussing on the Multistrada and Hypermotard, just weeks away from the unveiling of Ducati’s new 1199 Panigale Superbike at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan.