2019–2024 · Supermoto · Buyer's Guide
Italian Attitude, Street Legal
The Hypermotard 950 is Ducati's street supermoto stripped to its purpose: agility and attitude. The 937cc Testastretta L-twin makes 114 hp and 71 lb-ft, with a thick wad of low-end grunt that snaps the front wheel light the moment you crack the throttle. A steel trellis frame and sharp steering geometry give it almost telepathic turn-in, while cornering ABS, traction control, riding modes, and wheelie control keep the hooliganism honest. In a class that lives on adrenaline, this one earns its keep on character as much as on numbers.
On the road it rewards commitment and punishes laziness. This is a toy first and transport second: at 441 lb wet it changes direction the instant you ask, but the tall 34.3-in seat locks out shorter riders, and the 3.8-gal tank means short legs between fuel stops. Ducati also dropped the adjustable suspension and center stand this generation, so it's less of a do-everything machine than the looks suggest. Buy it for the grin on a great road, not for long hauls or a tight maintenance budget — and go in knowing the fuel-tank and battery-cable issues.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 114 hp (84 kW) |
|---|---|
| Torque | 71 lb-ft (96 Nm) |
| Displacement | 937 cc |
| Engine | L-twin |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Fork | Upside-down (USD) |
| Front brake | 320 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Ground clearance | 7.7 in (195 mm) |
| Front travel | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Rear travel | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Seat height | 34.3 in (870 mm) |
| Wet weight | 441 lb (200 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.8 gal (14.5 L) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Drivetrain
Safety
The named systems that set this bike apart — and what each one does for you.
Drivetrain
Rider aids
Wheels
Battery negative cable fracture (safety recall CR183, NHTSA Recall 19V-780)
A manufacturing defect can cause the battery negative cable to fracture at the terminal due to excessive tension, potentially leading to a sudden loss of electrical power. Ducati issued a safety recall (SRV-RCL-19-003) to install additional pads and adjust cable length.
Fuel tank liner decomposition causing stalling
The inner liner of the fuel tank can degrade over time, releasing particles that clog the throttle bodies, leading to erratic idling, stalling when closing the throttle, and poor running.
Where this Ducati Hypermotard 950 pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
Power
Torque
Displacement
Wet weight
Seat height
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the Hypermotard 950 is actually built for.
For Angeles Crest and the canyon scene this is a willing partner — light, sharp, and quick to change line. Just know it's built for the ride, not the commute home, and the tall seat means you commit at every light.
Made for Angeles Crest Highway · Coronado Trail / US 191 · Highway 1 / Big Sur
Skyline and Alice's will love how it looks parked, and you'll love how it dances on the ridge roads. Photogenic and full of character — just don't expect range or comfort for the long way around the bay.
Made for Bay Area Ridge Roads · San Francisco / Bay Area · Skyline Boulevard / Alice's Restaurant
On the Dragon and Cherohala it rewards precise, repeatable technique with telepathic turn-in. This is a skill bike, not a speed bike — exactly your kind of day, as long as you plan fuel stops on the longer loops.
Made for Back of the Dragon · Blue Ridge Parkway · Cherohala Skyway
If you're cross-shopping the older generation, here's what changed.
Previous generation · 2016–2018
Italian Supermoto At Its Sharpest
Compare to the previous model →The Ducati Hypermotard 950 also comes in these variants, models and special editions. Each has its own page covering only what differs from the standard Hypermotard 950 — equipment, electronics, specs and used price.
If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.
Any price note compares both bikes at the same age — the youngest age both have on the used market — against this Ducati Hypermotard 950. “cheaper/pricier” is what that bike costs second-hand, not how worn it is.
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