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Late last year, one of Ducati’s top honchos revealed the company had no plans to whip up an entry-level motorcycle. And he even suggested the entry price into the Ducatisti family could even go higher. Now, however, it appears Ducati is set to debut its smallest motorcycle in the last five years. No, don’t daydream about a sub-400-500cc Panigale, because we’re talking about a single-cylinder Hypermotard. The upcoming motorcycle has been spotted testing in Italy for the first time, giving us some noteworthy insights. It’ll serve as the company’s small supermoto, with the aim to beat KTM’s popular 690 SMC. Let’s dive in.
The current Hypermotard lineup (STD, RVE, SP) employs Ducati’s popular 937cc, twin-cylinder engine. It produces 114 horsepower (at 9,000 RPM) and 71 pound-feet (at 7,250 RPM) via a six-speed transmission. But the latest spy shots reveal an all-new engine on the upcoming Hypermotard. The engine casing, header layout, and radiator appear different from the existing model, plus all of it is much more compact. These, together with the absence of a secondary cooler, indicate this is indeed a much smaller engine.
Lucky for you, we already know quite a bit about Ducati’s single, thanks to its certification documents in America (sourced by Motorcycle.com). These reveal a displacement of 659 cubic centimeters (hence the name), a single-cylinder layout, a four-valve setup, and liquid cooling. Though there was no mention of the model it’d serve duty in, the new sightings match the aforementioned deets to cement the speculations.
What about performance, you ask? Well, we expect the engine to produce between 75 and 80 horsepower. This would ensure two things. First, the single-cylinder Hypermotard would have a substantial power deficit over its 937cc sibling. Hence, the two bikes will target different audiences with little overlap. Second, and more importantly, such an output would make it more powerful than its arch-rival, the 73-HP KTM 690 SMC R. Take it with a pinch of salt, though, as the documents didn’t shed light on the performance of the mill.
Another crucial aspect revealed in the spy shots is the 659’s underpinnings. The biggest difference between the 659 and 950 comes at the rear end. The former employs a more conventional double-sided swingarm in place of the latter’s single-sided unit. Likewise, a closer look reveals what looks like a new aluminum subframe (the 950 has a steel trellis). This suggests Ducati’s done more than just plonk a smaller engine in the current bike.
As for suspension, the motorcycle appears to employ USD forks and monoshock. The yellow finish and golden oil reservoir suggest the latter is a fully adjustable Ohlins unit, while the front too seems fully adjustable. You should also note the new bike has single-disc brakes at each end–a rarity on modern-day Ducatis. What’s not rare, however, is the set of 17-inch wheels, Pirelli Rosso rubber, and Brembo calipers.
Since the Hypermotard lineup is already quite popular, it’s only fair the 659 looks and feels like one. You get all the obvious Hypermotard elements such as the front beak, a small LED headlight, a slim fuel tank, and handguards. We can also spot a set of twin under-seat exhausts–a rarity on single-cylinder motorcycles. However, the 659 has a new beak and turn signals. While the former appears slimmer (almost like a fender), the latter are housed on the body instead of the handguard-mounted units on the 950. We also expect new colorways, although with a helping of Ducati's signature red.
Finally, you should expect a handful of features here. A TFT instrument cluster seems like a no-brainer (all Ducatis have it now), topped off by a suite of rider aids. We’re talking traction control, anti-wheelie, switchable ABS, quickshifter, and ride modes. The 690 SMC R has these electronics too, but minus the TFT. So this will help Ducati make the 659’s case stronger.
Like previous years, Ducati’s new motorcycles will all break cover as part of its ongoing world premier series. We’ve already seen the Ducati Monster Anniversario and the next announcement will take place on September 19, 2023. The Hypermotard 659, though, will probably come out in the fifth episode on November 2, 2023. The teaser of the said EP shows the street, parking lot, and racetrack, all of which fit the Hyper well.
All the changes suggest the 659 will undercut the near-$15,000 Hypermotard 950. But at the same, it’s expected to be a tad more expensive than the $10,995 Scrambler Icon. This suggests a near-$13,000 MSRP, which would put it right in the ballpark of the…you guessed it, the $12,999 KTM 690 SMC R.
Here's Your FIRST Look At The Upcoming Ducati Hypermotard 659
All set to debut in November and take on the KTM 690 SMC
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Sjukt ful ljuddämpare och hållaren till regplåten är ju ett helt kapitel i sig, men kommer så klart finnas bättre lösningar på det när hojen väl finns tillgänglig.
Artikeln här nedan så ni slipper klicka in på länken om ni inte tvunget vill.
Late last year, one of Ducati’s top honchos revealed the company had no plans to whip up an entry-level motorcycle. And he even suggested the entry price into the Ducatisti family could even go higher. Now, however, it appears Ducati is set to debut its smallest motorcycle in the last five years. No, don’t daydream about a sub-400-500cc Panigale, because we’re talking about a single-cylinder Hypermotard. The upcoming motorcycle has been spotted testing in Italy for the first time, giving us some noteworthy insights. It’ll serve as the company’s small supermoto, with the aim to beat KTM’s popular 690 SMC. Let’s dive in.
The current Hypermotard lineup (STD, RVE, SP) employs Ducati’s popular 937cc, twin-cylinder engine. It produces 114 horsepower (at 9,000 RPM) and 71 pound-feet (at 7,250 RPM) via a six-speed transmission. But the latest spy shots reveal an all-new engine on the upcoming Hypermotard. The engine casing, header layout, and radiator appear different from the existing model, plus all of it is much more compact. These, together with the absence of a secondary cooler, indicate this is indeed a much smaller engine.
Lucky for you, we already know quite a bit about Ducati’s single, thanks to its certification documents in America (sourced by Motorcycle.com). These reveal a displacement of 659 cubic centimeters (hence the name), a single-cylinder layout, a four-valve setup, and liquid cooling. Though there was no mention of the model it’d serve duty in, the new sightings match the aforementioned deets to cement the speculations.
What about performance, you ask? Well, we expect the engine to produce between 75 and 80 horsepower. This would ensure two things. First, the single-cylinder Hypermotard would have a substantial power deficit over its 937cc sibling. Hence, the two bikes will target different audiences with little overlap. Second, and more importantly, such an output would make it more powerful than its arch-rival, the 73-HP KTM 690 SMC R. Take it with a pinch of salt, though, as the documents didn’t shed light on the performance of the mill.
Another crucial aspect revealed in the spy shots is the 659’s underpinnings. The biggest difference between the 659 and 950 comes at the rear end. The former employs a more conventional double-sided swingarm in place of the latter’s single-sided unit. Likewise, a closer look reveals what looks like a new aluminum subframe (the 950 has a steel trellis). This suggests Ducati’s done more than just plonk a smaller engine in the current bike.
As for suspension, the motorcycle appears to employ USD forks and monoshock. The yellow finish and golden oil reservoir suggest the latter is a fully adjustable Ohlins unit, while the front too seems fully adjustable. You should also note the new bike has single-disc brakes at each end–a rarity on modern-day Ducatis. What’s not rare, however, is the set of 17-inch wheels, Pirelli Rosso rubber, and Brembo calipers.
Since the Hypermotard lineup is already quite popular, it’s only fair the 659 looks and feels like one. You get all the obvious Hypermotard elements such as the front beak, a small LED headlight, a slim fuel tank, and handguards. We can also spot a set of twin under-seat exhausts–a rarity on single-cylinder motorcycles. However, the 659 has a new beak and turn signals. While the former appears slimmer (almost like a fender), the latter are housed on the body instead of the handguard-mounted units on the 950. We also expect new colorways, although with a helping of Ducati's signature red.
Finally, you should expect a handful of features here. A TFT instrument cluster seems like a no-brainer (all Ducatis have it now), topped off by a suite of rider aids. We’re talking traction control, anti-wheelie, switchable ABS, quickshifter, and ride modes. The 690 SMC R has these electronics too, but minus the TFT. So this will help Ducati make the 659’s case stronger.
Like previous years, Ducati’s new motorcycles will all break cover as part of its ongoing world premier series. We’ve already seen the Ducati Monster Anniversario and the next announcement will take place on September 19, 2023. The Hypermotard 659, though, will probably come out in the fifth episode on November 2, 2023. The teaser of the said EP shows the street, parking lot, and racetrack, all of which fit the Hyper well.
All the changes suggest the 659 will undercut the near-$15,000 Hypermotard 950. But at the same, it’s expected to be a tad more expensive than the $10,995 Scrambler Icon. This suggests a near-$13,000 MSRP, which would put it right in the ballpark of the…you guessed it, the $12,999 KTM 690 SMC R.
