By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Supermoto
Ducati Hypermotard 1100 (MY2010-EvoSP) vs Hypermotard 1100 (MY2007)
Tip the 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 into a corner and its chassis doesn't flinch as you press on. The 2007 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 flicks in and holds lean.
So which one do you buy?
The 2010 Hypermotard 1100 has the edge if…
Racetrack use
A touch ahead: 2010 Hypermotard 1100
For track days, the 2010 Hypermotard 1100 comes out a touch ahead. Your setup and tires matter just as much.
Daily commuting & city riding
Inches ahead: 2010 Hypermotard 1100
On the way to work, the 2010 Hypermotard 1100 asks a little less of you. Most of that is a smaller footprint. Close enough that the test ride should settle it.
What makes each one tick
2010 Hypermotard 1100
Low in the revs, the 2010 Hypermotard 1100's Evoluzione twin already shoves hard, and the front wheel's in the air whenever you ask for it. On broken pavement, the firm suspension won't swallow a pothole and sends the jolt straight up into the seat. Smooth asphalt changes things, since the bike drops into tight turns like a dirt bike and doesn't get nervous through fast changes of direction. The wide bars snap it over.
2007 Hypermotard 1100
There's no lag between the throttle and the 2007 Hypermotard 1100's Desmodue twin, which pulls hard the moment you twist it. On Angeles Crest Highway you're perched over the front behind wide motocross bars, and the stiff frame swaps direction like a race replica. A hard grab of the brake lever lets the rear step out as you back it into a bend. The exhaust's throaty bark doesn't let up.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The 2007 Hypermotard 1100 has the lower seat: 33.3 in (845 mm) vs 34.4 in (875 mm).
- The 2010 Hypermotard 1100 has the lower wet weight: 395 lb (179 kg) vs 439 lb (199 kg).
- The 2010 Hypermotard 1100 has the larger fuel tank: 3.3 US gal (12.4 L) vs 3.0 US gal (11.5 L).
Which one for the way you ride
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Not built for this
For a brand-new rider, both are the wrong place to start. Learn the basics on a smaller bike first.
Nothing splits them on twisty roads and running costs. Ride both back to back and the decision usually makes itself.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
2010 Hypermotard 1100
What owners say
Strengths
- Explosive air-cooled V-twin torque
- Pure supermoto fun factor
- Top-shelf chassis and brakes
Trade-offs
- Zero wind protection
- Firm suspension on rough surfaces
- Tall seat height challenges shorter riders
2007 Hypermotard 1100
What owners say
Strengths
- Torque-rich, soulful air-cooled twin
- Instantly intuitive riding position
Trade-offs
- Short tank range limits serious road trips
- Stiff suspension on anything but smooth roads
- Zero wind protection
Known problems to check before you buy
2010 Hypermotard 1100
- Fuel line cracking and leakage (safety recall) Recall 12V053000 Incorrect manufacturing of fuel lines led to micro-cracking and fuel leaks at the fuel pump flange connection, posing a fire risk. Affected 2011-2012 EVO SP models were recalled for replacement lines (NHTSA 12V-053).
2007 Hypermotard 1100
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
What they share
- Displacement
- 1078 cc
- Engine
- L-twin
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Torque
- 76 lb-ft (103 Nm)
- Peak torque at
- 4,750 rpm
- Top speed
- 123 mph (198 km/h)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front brake
- 305 mm
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
- Rear tire
- 180/55-17
Where the spec sheets split
| 2010 Hypermotard 1100 | 2007 Hypermotard 1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 34.4 in (875 mm) | 33.3 in (845 mm) |
| Wet weight | 395 lb (179 kg) | 439 lb (199 kg) |
| 2010 Hypermotard 1100 | 2007 Hypermotard 1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 95 hp (70 kW) | 92 hp (68 kW) |
| Peak power at | 7,500 rpm | 7,750 rpm |
| 2010 Hypermotard 1100 | 2007 Hypermotard 1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 32 mpg (US) / 7.4 L/100 km | 32 mpg (US) / 7.43 L/100 km |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.4 L) | 3.0 US gal (11.5 L) |
| 2010 Hypermotard 1100 | 2007 Hypermotard 1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 57.3 in (1455 mm) | 57.7 in (1465 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 7.7 in (195 mm) | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
| Front travel | 7.7 in (195 mm) | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
| Rear travel | 6.1 in (156 mm) | 5.6 in (141 mm) |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
