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THE PULSE • ISSUE SEVEN
Ducati Hypermotard 950
The most noticeable alteration from the getgo is the ex- terior design as Ducati made an effort to give the Hyper- motard a more compact look, therefore a change was made to the tank and front of the bike that leans more
in the direction of its supermoto roots. The ergonomics were also adjusted in an effort to give the rider more control from behind the bars while also promoting the maximum amount of fun. The narrower side profile plays into the lighter frame and advanced agility and the new Hypermotard 950 seat allows more comfort whether
or not both wheels are on the ground -- and there’s an additional bulge in the passenger area to accommodate a tandem ride. The slimmer seat, subframe, and wider bars make it easy to ride the motorcycle with an aggres- sive manner. Ducati also found a way to save weight
by shaving some pounds off of the new wheels, brake discs, forks, and sections of the engine. All in all, the 950 is a total of eight pounds lighter than the previous
model and it’s more than evident on the road.
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