DUCATI Hypermotard 796 (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati Hypermotard 796 was a naked motorcycle part of the Hypermotard family that debuted in 2007. The 796 model debuted in 2009, and compared to the 1100 models, it featured a smaller engine with less power and a lower overall weight.

Other notable features of the Ducati 796 model included a 200 mm lower seat height at 825 mm, a wet slipper clutch instead of the dry unit used on 1100 models, and a non-adjustable suspension system. In addition, the bike retained the single-sided swingarm and foldable mirrors used on the larger versions.

Also, the bike's instrument cluster was similar to the one used on the Ducati Streetfighter but with an orange backlight that differentiated the Ducati 796 from the 2010 Ducati 1100 models.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a duck beak-shaped front fairing, a one-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and 10-spoke lightweight wheels.

As for power, the 2011 Ducati Hypermotard 796 had its heartbeat set by an 803cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 81 hp with a peak at 8,000 rpm and 75 Nm (55 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.

The bike's stopping power was achieved by two 305 mm discs with four-piston Brembo calipers on the front wheel and a single 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.