It has been a
while since Ducati launch their Hypermotard model on 2007. It was a 1078 cc 'Desmo' or 'Desmodromic' aired-cooled two-valve L
- Twin design by Pierre Terblanche. This model has a capability of up to
200km/h of speed but the purpose of this bike is built to serve the purpose of
conquering the urban jungle. This year,
Ducati has upgraded the engine to a 11-degree
Testastretta 821 cc unit from the previous 796 cc. Hopefully the upgrade will
bring more fun and reliability to the bike.
Having
just a few couple hours riding the bike, it is hell of a monster on the road,
tearing everything ahead of it into pieces. The throttle fueling is precise, a
typical Ducati way but if I am to choose a word to describe it, it will be
‘explosive’. The bike behaves totally like a monster on every squeeze on the
throttle.
The rides by wire throttle system improve throttle experience, for
some people, it may be too light. The testastretta 11 has a reduce valve
overlap which improved low speed engine respond and also better fuel
efficiency. Having different riding modes to choose from, the engine has
different power output according to rider needs. Besides riding mode, it has
also traction control and ABS, do not worry too much while the performance
being ‘explosive’, you will still not be able to lift the front or rear or any
kind of stunt. The Brembo brakes at the front are superb, braking is just a
simple one finger action for a bike this light (sub 200KG). Handling is good
and I find myself keep riding on the legs straight position all the time. Navigating
through traffic is just piece of cake; the commanding position is the key to
slice through layers of vehicle with ease. 
Fitted with Pirelli Angel GT, the
handling is top notch; knee scratching is just the matter of daring. Total
experience on this bike is you feel more like a devil then on a Ducati Monster
of
some if it’s other model. In fact this is still a super scrambler of urban jungle;
the weight is too heavy for off road purpose.
Hypermotard
responded in a very brutal manner, just like its name, every open throttle is
equal to a big kick on your back. I am rather ‘hanging’ then holding on the bar
when accelerate hard. While maintaining speed, I can feel every punch form the
twin and the rear tire is struggling to hold the traction; a total different experience
compare with others.
