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2026 · Supermoto · A variant of the Hypermotard V2
Differences between the standard Hypermotard V2 and the SP
Italian Hooligan, Surgically Light
The Hypermotard V2 SP is a supermoto for the street with its hooligan soul fully intact. Its 890 cc liquid-cooled L-twin makes 120 hp at 10,750 rpm and 69 lb-ft at 8,250 rpm. It pulls cleanly from under 3,000 rpm, so there is punch wherever you pick up the throttle. The engine sits in a monocoque aluminum frame on forged wheels, with fully adjustable suspension at both ends, and the whole bike weighs 390 lb wet. A six-axis IMU runs cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control and ride modes, and the Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down comes standard. It looks as modern and characterful as it rides.
Out on the road it is light, direct and happy to change direction, which is exactly what I want from a supermoto. Wheelies, stoppies and late braking come naturally. Yet the suspension takes the sting out of broken pavement, so it doesn't punish you around town. That is modern Ducati for you: lots of intensity, no needless punishment. Build quality is solid and the aftermarket is deep, so it rewards the owner who likes to tinker. It suits an experienced rider who puts fun ahead of range. The caveats are real, though. The 3.3 gal tank is small, and the quickshifter can be touchy under light lever pressure.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 120 hp (89 kW) @ 10,750 rpm |
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| Torque | 69 lb-ft (94 Nm) @ 8,250 rpm |
| Displacement | 890 cc |
| Engine | L-twin |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 |
| Wheelbase | 59.6 in (1514 mm) |
| Front travel | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Rear travel | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Seat height | 34.6 in (880 mm) |
| Wet weight | 390 lb (177 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 gal (12.5 L) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Drivetrain
Safety
The named systems that set this bike apart — and what each one does for you.
Drivetrain
Overly sensitive quickshifter / shifting issues
The quickshifter can be overly sensitive, with its ignition cut triggering too early under light lever pressure. This can cause missed gears or harsh, inconsistent up and down shifts.
Where this Ducati Hypermotard V2 pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
Power
Torque
Displacement
Seat height
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the Hypermotard V2 is actually built for.
This is right in your wheelhouse. It's light, it turns in hard and the twin punches out of every tight canyon corner, then it gets through LA traffic on the way home without a fuss.
Made for Angeles Crest Highway · Coronado Trail / US 191 · Highway 1 / Big Sur
It will turn heads at Alice's and earn the looks on Skyline. It handles the city commute fine too, as long as you can live with a tall 34.6 in seat and a 3.3 gal tank.
Made for Bay Area Ridge Roads · San Francisco / Bay Area · Skyline Boulevard / Alice's Restaurant
For repeat runs on the Dragon and Cherohala, this light, precise chassis is a great match. On the long haul in from Atlanta or Charlotte, the 3.3 gal tank means planning your fuel stops.
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 · 2019–2024
Italian Attitude, Street Legal
Compare to the previous model →If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.
