Hypermotard 796

[z0mb1e_DUC]

I have an 1100 Hyper and it is a really tall bike.  The 796 is only going to be an inch lower which won't attract buyers who want a "smaller" Hyper.  I don't know how much they will ask for this, but with non-adjustable forks and a wet clutch, it should be well under $10,000.  I just got my '09 for $10,400.

Just went to my dealer's website, they are listing the MiniTard at $9,995.   They are also listing it at 28lbs lighter than an HM1100. 

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I don't know how much they will ask for this, but with non-adjustable forks and a wet clutch, it should be well under $10,000.  I just got my '09 for $10,400.

correct me if im wrong but doesnt this look like a dry clutch case?

[NAKID]

That's the new look for the wet clutch cover. Look at a pic of the 696:

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That's the new look for the wet clutch cover. Look at a pic of the 696:

ah, bullocks!

[EvilSteve]

bullocks

I think you'll find the word is bollocks.

[NAKID]

I think you'll find the word is bollocks.

Only if he looks...

[IdZer0]

I don't really see any difference between the M696, or Hyper796. Both are entry level Ducatis.

I guess they're not sticking with the whole "only one entry level bike and the rest is premium" thing. This however is the one model I never thought they'd make a cheaper/less powerfull/easier (whichever explanation they choose) version of.

Anyone taking bets when we'll be seeing a 796 Monster with SSS?

[hbliam]

Just went to my dealer's website, they are listing the MiniTard at $9,995.   They are also listing it at 28lbs lighter than an HM1100. 

That's significant. I dropped that with my exhaust/airbox/fender eliminator job and still have an 1100 mill but I could see where the 796 could be fun with a serious effort to get it to 300 lbs.

[kopfjäger]

796 could be fun with a serious effort to get it to 300 lbs.

I might step up to the plate. 

[Raux]

bet they're using the new casting of the 696 motor. the 696 is at 355 with the old casting. thinking the new castings might lower that to 350? or so.

[DucatiTorrey]

I guess they're not sticking with the whole "only one entry level bike and the rest is premium" thing. This however is the one model I never thought they'd make a cheaper/less powerfull/easier (whichever explanation they choose) version of.

Anyone taking bets when we'll be seeing a 796 Monster with SSS?

would that have to be the case? as a 696 owner i was hoping for an of the shelf sss (less the wheels of course)

any ideas?

[Raux]

would that have to be the case? as a 696 owner i was hoping for an of the shelf sss (less the wheels of course)

any ideas?

i think the rear suspension is different than the 696. i haven't seen enough pictures yet though.

[ROBsS4R]

Man, saw this on ducati.com today and thought "cool, lower seat height!".  Then I looked.  0.8" lower.  probably not enough to make me buy it, I love the Hyper but with a 29" inseam it's simply too tall.

What I've really been hoping for though, since the release of the streetfighter, is an 848 version.  That would rock my world!

Note sure if the 32.5 seat height is from a lowered seat or suspension etc because there is after market seat out there that lowers the height by another .8 inch unless that's what the bike comes with =)

So that gets it to like 31.8ish =)

[DucatiTorrey]

thats exactly what i was thinking

that is if you think easy is forking over $2000 for new sss wheels, and maybe a new rear brake.

I got dibs on first crashed minitard!

[Raux]

the rear shock location is totally different from the M696 to the HM796. can't imagine the work it would take to modify the swingarm. best to wait for goodies coming down the line.