2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP. Image courtesy Ducati.
Hooligans, rejoice! The third-generation 2019 Ducati Hypermotard has gotten a design refresh that includes a lighter curb weight, more power and a new throttle-by-wire system.
Engine Updates
The 937cc Testastretta 11-degree twin gets new pistons with a 13.3:1 compression ratio (previously 12.6:1), new exhaust cam profiling and a new exhaust system with twin under-seat silencers. The result is a claimed increase of four horsepower, for a peak of 114 at 9,000 rpm.
A new 53mm throttle body feeds the beast, and other changes include lighter clutch and alternator covers, a lighter gear shift drum, an aluminum chain tensioner and magnesium cam covers.
Frame and Ergonomics
A new steel trellis frame with tapered tubing weighs 2.2 pounds less than before, and a redesigned rear subframe that tapers more where it attaches to the main frame results in a 2-inch-lower seat height. Overall weight reduction from the previous model is 8.8 pounds (6.6 pounds for the up-spec SP model).
Other Features

4.3-inch TFT display
Compact LED headlight assembly with DRL
Throttle-by wire with three ride modes: Sport, Touring and Urban
NEW fully adjustable 45mm Marzocchi fork with 6.7 inches of travel (standard model)
Adjustable Sachs shock with 5.9 inches of travel (standard model)
Fully adjustable 48mm Öhlins fork with 7.3 inches of travel (SP model)
Fully adjustable Öhlins shock with 6.9 inches of travel (SP model)
Dual 320mm front brakes with ...