Supermotos

2008Ducati Hypermotard 1100

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The 2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 is a supermoto-styled hooligan built for riders who value attitude and agility over outright touring comfort. Its air-cooled 1079 cc V-twin delivers 103.1 Nm of torque and 83.1 hp, wrapped in a 179 kg dry package with a tall 845 mm seat. It is best known for wheelies, city blasts and flickable back-road fun.

Capacity: 1079.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 179.0 kg
Seat height: 845 mm
Power: 83.1 HP (62.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM

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Other years 2008 2009

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail40%

Cornering95%

City riding80%

Daily riding55%

Touring30%

Two-up25%

Track65%

Best for: Built for aggressive backroad carving, supermoto-style cornering antics, and urban hooliganism rather than covering long distances.
Built for: A raw, torquey V-twin street brawler that rewards an aggressive, playful riding style with razor-sharp handling and minimal creature comforts.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for beginners, shorter riders, or anyone wanting a plush, wind-protected mount for two-up highway touring.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 845mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100, with a relaxed knee angle of around 130 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1079.0 ccm
Power: 83.1 HP (62.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM
EPA Certificate No.: 8DUCC1.08HYM-001
EPA CO Emissions: 1.4 CO g/km
Torque: 103.1 Nm (10.5 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4642 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 98.0 x 71.5 mm
Compression: 10.5:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 2

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1455 mm
Seat height: 845 mm
Dry weight: 179.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 12.40 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel Trellis
Front suspension: Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable upside-down fork
Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Front wheel travel: 165 mm
Rear wheel travel: 141 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.0°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 305 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 245 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Red - Red - Black
Fuel Tank Material: Plastic

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2008	2009
Capacity	1079 cc	1079 cc
Dry weight	179 kg	179 kg
Seat height	845 mm	845 mm
Fuel capacity	12.4 L	12.4 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESOct 2007 · 07V474000

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BATTERY CAN MOVE SIDE TO SIDE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING COMPARTMENT. THIS MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN MAIN WIRING HARNESS DAMAGE AT THE BATTERY TERMINAL. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CONSEQUENTLY STOPPING THE ENGINE.

Risk: IF THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BATTERY MOUNTING BRACKET AND TWO DOUBLE LOCK VELCRO STRIPS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI MOTORCYCLES AT 1-408-253-0499.

These recalls cover some 2008 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Ducati recalls →