New Delhi: Ducati has launched the 2019 Hypermotard 950 in India, with prices starting at Rs. 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). First unveiled at the 2018 EICMA show in October last year, the motorcycle comes on two variants, the Hypermotard 950 SP and the standard Hypermotard 950.
The new Ducati motorbike is lighter by 2 kg than the standard 950 and comes with a new engine, a new chassis, and suspension, and also an updated electronics package.
Powering the 2019 Hypermotard 950 is an all-new 937 cc Testastretta L-twin engine that is tuned to churn out 114 bhp at 9,000 rpm and develops a peak torque of 96 Nm at 7,250 rpm, while mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The motor comes with new pistons with a higher compression ratio, new exhaust cam profile, new 53 mm throttle bodies and new engine mapping.
The new Hypermotard 950 retains the iconic single sided swing arm look. It also gets a taller seat height at 890 mm while the standard model comes with a seat height of 870 mm, the former also gets a standard up/down quick-shifter.
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