We've done over 6,000 kms on the Hyper and it's becoming obvious that the sexy (short) carbon front mudguard doesn't keep rocks and debris from hitting the radiator and front of the engine. Installing some simple guards such as Evotech's Radiator and Engine guards should provide the protection we are looking for, as seen in... Continue Reading →
Why is fueling in modern motorcycles such a prevalent issue? One would think that manufacturers such as Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, Aprilia (...), with their deep technical knowledge, should be able to build a bike that has spot-on fueling from the factory. Alas, this is not the case and there a many reasons for it, few... Continue Reading →
Ducati's Hypermotard platform is arguably its most versatile, featuring models that can do everything from touring (Hyperstrada), street riding (Hypermotard) and track duty (Hypermotard SP). What's unfortunate however is that Ducati outfitted all 3 bikes with the same footpegs. Under normal riding conditions, the stockers are up-to-task, but push closer to a racing pace and... Continue Reading →
The narrow profile of the Hypermotard encourages a rider to grip the tank panels with his knees. Problem is that those glorious, shiny tank panels scuff easily which is why we developed this simple and affordable DIY. The solution involves the application of clear, protective film to the area where the rider's legs make contact... Continue Reading →
For this project, we used the Motodynamic tail tidy (available at Motodynamic.com) One of the first mods many people do to a bike is a tail tidy, so we thought it fitting to bring you this tutorial, using the Motodynamic kit on our 2016 Ducati Hypermotard 939 SP project bike. You may be wondering why... Continue Reading →
We rode Ducati's flagship superbike on the street to see if ordinary humans could live with one. The results may surprise you. The word "Panigale" was first introduced by Ducati in 2011, when the original 1199 Panigale was announced. The name comes from Ducati's hometown (Borgo Panigale in Italy), so it's no surprise that the Panigale... Continue Reading →
The Scrambler was a logical move for Ducati, in the post-Audi era where profitability trumps outright performance and broadening appeal outweighs pleasing the purists (the "Ducatisti"). So, does the Scrambler dilute Ducati's brand ethos or is it worthy of the red and white badge from Bologna? The answer to that will largely depend on your... Continue Reading →
