Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Ducati Hypermotard 796
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Ducati Hypermotard 796. Ducati Hypermotard 950: 114 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 200 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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
Ducati Hypermotard 950
Ducati Hypermotard 796
Horsepower (hp)
114 hp
81 hp
Torque (Nm)
96 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
200 kg
170 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
114 hp @ 9,000 rpm
81 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
96 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
78 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Hypermotard 950
8.2/10
"Buy one with full service history or walk away immediately."
Pros
+Intoxicating engine character
+Razor-sharp steering precision
+Stunning trellis frame aesthetics
Cons
−Expensive Desmo service intervals
−Notoriously thirsty on oil
−Hard seat beyond 90 minutes
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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