Bmw G 450 X vs Ducati Hypermotard 796
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw G 450 X vs Ducati Hypermotard 796. Bmw G 450 X: 52 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Ducati Hypermotard 796: 81 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw G 450 X
Ducati Hypermotard 796
Horsepower (hp)
52 hp
81 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
170 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
52 hp @ 9,000 rpm
81 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
78 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw G 450 X
6.5/10
"Rewarding but high-maintenance — buy cheap or walk away."
Pros
+Razor-sharp supermoto handling
+Exotic BMW ownership experience
+Strong power-to-weight ratio
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely terrible
−Notorious 4k rpm flat spot
−Runs excessively hot
Ducati Hypermotard 796
8.0/10
"A brilliant used buy — if you do your homework first."
Pros
+Addictive L-twin character
+Manageable power, hugely rewarding
+Stunning Italian street presence
Cons
−Desmo service bills hurt
−Crash damage history rampant
−Heat soak in traffic
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