Ducati Hypermotard V2 and V2 SP Launched in India at ₹16.53 Lakh

The Ducati Hypermotard V2 and V2 SP have been launched in India. The standard V2 has been priced at Rs 16.53 lakh while the V2 SP will sell for Rs 20.78 lakh (both ex-showroom prices). The latest addition to the Supermotard lineup happens to replace the now discontinued Hypermotard 950 and bring along a lightweight monocoque chassis, an 890cc V-twin engine producing a maximum power of 120 hp, and a suite of electronic systems inclusive of a 6-axis IMU, as well as a 5-inch TFT display. The booking of Ducati motorcycles has already started at dealers across the country.

What Is New on the Ducati Hypermotard V2 and V2 SP

Ducati has reworked the Hypermotard from the frame outwards. The key changes include:

• Monocoque Frame: The engine now acts as a structural element, paired with a double-sided aluminum swingarm.
• Lower Weight: The new V2 is 13kg lighter than the previous generation, while the V2 SP is 14kg lighter.
• Kerb Weight: The V2 weighs 180kg and the V2 SP weighs 177kg, both without fuel.
• Riding Position: The seat height is 880mm, with a supermotard-style upright stance.
• Lower Seat Options: An accessory low seat brings it down to 865mm, and adding a low suspension kit reduces it to 850mm.

Engine and Gearbox Specifications

Both variants use the same 890 cc, liquid-cooled, 90-degree V-twin. The engine makes 120 hp at 10,750 rpm and 94 Nm of torque at 8,250 rpm. Compared with the Hypermotard 950, that is about 6hp more power and 2Nm less torque.

Ducati has added variable intake valve timing, and the company claims about 70 percent of peak torque is available at 3,000 rpm. The engine weighs 54.4 kg, which Ducati describes as its lightest twin-cylinder unit. It is paired with a six-speed gearbox and a bi-directional quickshifter. An optional racing exhaust adds 3.6hp and saves 4kg.

Electronics, Display, and Riding Modes

Both bikes use a six-axis IMU to manage the rider aids and come with a 5-inch full-TFT instrument display. The electronics package includes:

• Cornering ABS: ensuring stable braking when leaning into corners
• Ducati Traction Control: governing rear-wheel slip when exiting corners
• Wheelie Control: preventing front-wheel lift during hard acceleration
• Engine Brake Control: modulating engine braking during deceleration
• Ducati Quick Shift 2.0: enables a rider to shift gears without using the clutch

Ducati Power Launch and a pit limiter are standard on the V2 SP and available as accessories on the V2. The standard V2 offers Road, Road Pro and Track riding modes, while the SP lists Race, Sport, Road and Wet.

Suspension, Brakes and Tyres

The hardware is where the two variants separate most clearly. The standard V2 gets a fully adjustable 46 mm Kayaba upside-down fork with 170 mm of travel and a Kayaba monoshock with preload and rebound adjustment and 160 mm of travel. Braking comes from Brembo M4.32 calipers. The tyres are Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, an update over the earlier Rosso III, and the rear tyre is 10 mm wider than before.

The V2 SP moves to a fully adjustable 48mm Öhlins NIX30 upside-down fork and an Öhlins STX46 rear monoshock. It also gets forged aluminum wheels, Brembo M50 calipers, and Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tyres.

Ducati Hypermotard V2 vs Ducati Hypermotard V2 SP

The V2 SP also carries a "20" decal that marks twenty years since the original Hypermotard prototype appeared at EICMA 2005.

Price and Availability

Ducati Hypermotard V2 is offered at a price of Rs 16.53 lakh and is available in a shade called Ducati Red. The V2 SP comes at a cost of Rs 20.78 lakh and gets a special paint shade in the name of SP. This raises the costs by Rs 4.25 lakh, which includes Öhlins suspension, forged wheels, Brembo M50 brakes, carbon-fibre fender and a lithium battery. The stated prices are ex-showroom prices and hence taxes, insurance and registration costs need to be paid before you can hit the road, depending on the city you are in.

Things to remember before booking:

• Test Ride: Confirm the seat height suits you, and ask about the low seat accessories if you are on the shorter side.
• Accessories: Power Launch, the pit limiter and the racing exhaust are optional extras on the V2.
• Dealer Details: Check delivery timelines and accessory pricing with your nearest Ducati dealership.

Conclusion

Ducati has two variants of the same lightweight, 120 hp supermotard, namely, the Ducati Hypermotard V2 and V2 SP for potential buyers. The base V2 features a new frame and full electronic components as well as a superior engine comparatively speaking to the Hypermotard 950 and is offered at a price point of Rs 16.53 lakh. The V2 SP is more feature-rich with Öhlins suspension, forged wheels, and added weight savings at the cost of Rs 20.78 lakh and is better suited for riders that would make use of the added features on a day-to-day basis.