New for 2026: 20 Years of Hypermotard, Fourth Generation

Twenty years after the prototype appeared at EICMA 2005—where it won the Best of Show Award—Ducati presents the fourth generation of the Hypermotard. The Hypermotard V2 and V2 SP are completely new motorcycles: new engine, new chassis, new weight. They are 13 kg lighter than the previous generation, 14 kg in the case of the SP. The result is the lightest and most powerful Hypermotard Ducati has ever built—and the first without desmodromic valve actuation.

The Hypermotard V2 SP gets a special paint scheme celebrating the prototype’s 20th anniversary: a white finish with an oversized SP logo on the sides of the fuel tank and white forged wheels—a design that immediately and clearly separates it from the standard Hypermotard V2.

Engine: 890 cc V-Twin, 120 hp, No Desmo—and a 45,000 km Valve-Clearance Interval

890 cc, liquid-cooled, 90-degree V-twin, DOHC, no desmodromic valve actuation, IVT variable intake-valve timing, 120 hp / 88 kW at 10,750 rpm, 94 Nm at 8,250 rpm, 70 percent of maximum torque available from 3,000 rpm, six-speed transmission, DQS 2.0, chain drive, Euro 5+, A2 restriction available, engine weight 54.4 kg.

It is the same engine block used in the new 2026 Monster as well as the Panigale V2 and Multistrada V2, here calibrated for the Hypermotard with shorter gearing for stronger acceleration out of corners.

Abandoning Desmo is an even bigger statement on the Hypermotard V2 than on the Monster. Every previous generation of the Hypermotard used a Desmo engine. Anyone familiar with the old 950 SP and accustomed to visiting the dealer for Desmo service every 15,000 km now gets a 45,000 km valve-clearance interval. That is three times as long—and a genuine everyday advantage for a motorcycle many riders use as a regular fun bike alongside another motorcycle or car.

SP Chassis: Öhlins NIX30 + STX46, Brembo M50, Forged Wheels

Up front is a fully adjustable 48 mm Öhlins NIX30 USD fork. At the rear is a fully adjustable Öhlins STX46 shock with a Sachs steering damper. Braking comes from Brembo M50 calipers, which are heavier than the standard Hypermotard V2’s M4.32 units, paired with a PR16/21 master cylinder and four-level Cornering ABS.

Forged-aluminum wheels are 1.56 kg lighter than the cast wheels. Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tires—more sport-oriented than the Diablo Rosso IV—come in 120/70 ZR17 front and 190/55 ZR17 rear sizes.

The SP’s Öhlins package is the same type of hardware familiar from the Diavel V4 RS. NIX30 and STX46 are not mass-market components. They are high-performance units developed for track and performance applications. On a 177 kg supermoto platform, they are not just indulgent—they make genuine sense.

The suspension can be adjusted so precisely to the rider and riding style that the motorcycle can feel like a different machine on a winding mountain pass than it does on a racetrack.

The forged wheels reduce unsprung mass by 1.56 kg. On a motorcycle weighing only 177 kg, that is not a minor detail. You can feel it.

Ergonomics: 880 mm, Upright, Classic Hypermotard Riding Position

Seat height is 880 mm. Wheelbase is 1,492 mm. Weight is 177 kg ready to ride without fuel. The rear tire is a 190/55 ZR17, wider than the 698 Mono’s 160. The SP’s 880 mm seat height is identical to the standard V2. That is a deliberate design decision. Ducati has not made the SP ergonomically more exclusive or inaccessible. Both versions use the same fundamental ergonomic platform.

The riding position is typically supermoto: upright and active, with a wide, high handlebar, slightly forward-positioned footpegs, and a narrow waist between the rider’s legs to make body-weight shifts easier. The Hypermotard V2 SP’s 190 rear tire is wider than the 698 Mono’s 160. That has consequences. The wider profile provides more grip when accelerating out of slow corners and greater stability at higher speeds. But it also reduces the classic supermoto character of a playful, oversteering rear end that makes the 698 Mono so entertaining.

The V2 SP is the more serious and versatile supermoto-tourer. The 698 Mono is the louder, more intense single-cylinder punk.

Electronics: 5-Inch TFT, Pit Limiter, Eight-Level TCS

The electronics package includes a 6-axis IMU, four riding modes, a 5-inch TFT display with three layouts—Road, Road Pro, and Track—and Petal Joystick operation, eight-level DTC traction control, DWC wheelie control, EBC, four-level Cornering ABS, DQS 2.0, Power Launch, Pit Limiter standard, Lap Timer, Coming Home function, Bluetooth with DMS preparation, full LED lighting, dynamic turn signals, and a lithium-ion battery.

The Pit Limiter is a racetrack feature. It limits speed to a preset value in pit lane. On a motorcycle primarily ridden on the road, it is just an indication of the category. On a motorcycle regularly taken to the track, it has genuine practical value.

The Track layout on the 5-inch TFT presents the relevant information in an optimized format for racetrack use. Eight-level traction control allows precise differentiation between maximum suppression and minimal intervention. For riders who want to progressively develop their skills on track, that level of granularity matters.

SP vs. Standard V2: €4,300 for Öhlins, M50, Forged Wheels, Carbon

The standard Hypermotard V2 costs €15,690 and uses a Showa fork, cast wheels, Brembo M4.32 calipers, and Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires. The SP costs €19,990 and comes with Öhlins NIX30/STX46 suspension, forged wheels, Brembo M50 calipers, Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tires, a carbon front fender, lithium-ion battery, Power Launch, and the special SP paint scheme.

A €4,300 premium for this package follows a familiar Ducati pattern. The SP is technically and substantially superior to the standard model, not merely visually different. If you regularly ride on the racetrack or want to extract maximum performance on winding mountain passes, the SP is the right package. If you primarily ride in the city and take shorter trips, you can save €4,300 and be perfectly happy with the standard V2.

Stationary Noise and Tyrol

The Hypermotard V2 SP’s stationary-noise figure has not been officially published.

Previous Hypermotard generations were above Tyrol’s 95 dB(A) limit. Confirm the figure with your dealer—especially on a motorcycle whose most natural habitat is a winding mountain road.

Price and Positioning

€19,990 for the SP / €15,690 for the standard V2, plus €305 destination charges. Two-year warranty. For direct comparison, the KTM 890 SMT costs around €15,500, produces 105 hp, uses WP suspension, and has a different engine character.

The Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory costs around €13,000, produces 105 hp, and uses a parallel twin. The Hypermotard V2 SP positions itself above these motorcycles through its Öhlins suspension package and Brembo M50 calipers—and through the Hypermotard DNA that no other manufacturer has replicated in quite this form over the past 20 years.

Verdict

The 2026 Ducati Hypermotard V2 SP is the first Hypermotard without desmodromic valve actuation and yet the most technically sophisticated model Ducati has ever built in this series. 120 hp. 177 kg. Öhlins. Brembo M50. 45,000 km valve-clearance interval.

If you have the budget for the SP and love the Hypermotard concept, the 2026 model is the best version of the series. If you do not have the budget, the standard V2 at €15,690 uses the same engine and is still 13 kg lighter than its predecessor.

 

Quick Check

+ Fourth generation, completely redesigned: 890 cc V-twin with IVT and no Desmo; 120 hp / 94 Nm; 70 percent of torque available from 3,000 rpm; 177 kg ready to ride, 14 kg lighter than predecessor; valve-clearance inspection every 45,000 km; 20th-anniversary paint scheme

+ Öhlins NIX30 48 mm USD fork + STX46 shock, fully adjustable; Sachs steering damper; Brembo M50, not M4.32; PR16/21 master cylinder; forged-aluminum wheels, 1.56 kg lighter; Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa; carbon front fender; lithium-ion battery

+ 6-axis IMU; 5-inch TFT with Road/Road Pro/Track modes; eight-level TCS; Power Launch; Pit Limiter; Lap Timer; four-level Cornering ABS; DQS 2.0; A2 restriction available; 12.5-liter fuel tank; approx. 225 km range; 2-year warranty

+ SP vs. Standard V2: €4,300 premium for Öhlins, M50, forged wheels, carbon, Diablo Rosso IV Corsa, Power Launch—technically substantial for regular racetrack use, not merely cosmetic

 

– Stationary noise not published; confirm against Tyrol’s 95 dB(A) limit with dealer, as previous generation exceeded 95 dB(A); 880 mm seat height means riders below approximately 1.75 meters may only reach the ground with their toes

– €19,990: most expensive Hypermotard in history; with €305 destination charges, total exceeds €20,000; KTM 890 SMT at around €15,500 with 105 hp occupies a similar class for significantly less money

– No more Desmo: an emotional loss for purists, even if IVT is technically superior; 190/55 ZR17 rear tire is less playful than the 698 Mono’s 160/60; no wind protection standard

– Only 2-year warranty; navigation only through smartphone app, with no native integrated navigation

 

Technical Specifications: Ducati Hypermotard V2 SP (2026)

Make / Model: Ducati Hypermotard V2 SP (2026; fourth generation; new model; deliveries from April 2026); standard version: Hypermotard V2 at €15,690; manufacturer: Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., Borgo Panigale, Bologna, Italy

What’s New for 2026: Completely redesigned fourth generation: 890 cc V-twin without Desmo and with IVT; aluminum monocoque; 177 kg, 14 kg lighter than predecessor; 120 hp; 45,000 km valve-clearance inspection; Öhlins NIX30/STX46; Brembo M50; 20th-anniversary paint scheme

SP vs. Standard V2: SP (€19,990): Öhlins NIX30 + STX46, Brembo M50, forged wheels, 1.56 kg lighter, Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa, carbon fender, lithium-ion battery, Power Launch, Pit Limiter, 177 kg, 3 kg lighter than V2. Standard V2 (€15,690): Showa, cast wheels, Brembo M4.32, Diablo Rosso IV, 180 kg.

Engine: Liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin; 890 cc; DOHC; no desmodromic valve actuation; IVT variable intake-valve timing; 6-speed transmission; DQS 2.0; chain drive; Euro 5+; A2 restriction available; engine weight 54.4 kg

Power: 120 hp (88 kW) at 10,750 rpm

Torque: 94 Nm at 8,250 rpm; 70 percent of maximum torque available from 3,000 rpm

Top Speed / Consumption: Approx. 240 km/h; approx. 5.5 L/100 km; approx. 225 km range

Fuel Tank / Weight: 12.5 liters; 177 kg ready to ride without fuel for SP, standard V2 180 kg; approx. 187–190 kg fully fueled

Transmission / Final Drive: 6-speed; chain drive; DQS 2.0 Up/Down

Electronics: 6-axis IMU; four riding modes; 5-inch TFT with Road/Road Pro/Track modes and Petal Joystick; eight-level DTC traction control; DWC wheelie control; EBC; four-level Cornering ABS; DQS 2.0; Power Launch; Pit Limiter; Lap Timer; Coming Home; Bluetooth with DMS preparation; full LED lighting; dynamic turn signals

Front Suspension, SP: Öhlins NIX30; 48 mm USD; fully adjustable

Rear Suspension, SP: Öhlins STX46; fully adjustable; Sachs steering damper

Front Brake, SP: Brembo M50; four-level Cornering ABS; PR16/21 master cylinder

Rear Brake: Disc brake; ABS

Wheels, SP: Forged-aluminum wheels, 1.56 kg lighter than cast wheels; 17-inch front; 17-inch rear

Tires, SP: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa; 120/70 ZR17 front; 190/55 ZR17 rear

Ergonomics: 880 mm seat height, identical on SP and standard V2; 1,492 mm wheelbase; wide handlebar; upright-sporty supermoto riding position; narrow waist for body-weight shifts

SP Extras Standard: Öhlins suspension; forged wheels; Brembo M50; Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa; carbon front fender; lithium-ion battery; Power Launch; Pit Limiter; special SP paint scheme with white finish/SP logo and white forged wheels for the 20th anniversary

Stationary Noise: Not officially published; confirm with dealer against Tyrol’s 95 dB(A) limit

2026 Colors: SP: White with SP logo and white forged wheels, anniversary paint scheme; RVE livery available; ask dealer about current options

Warranty / Service: 2-year manufacturer warranty with unlimited mileage; valve-clearance inspection every 45,000 km; service every 15,000 km / annually

Price (Germany): €19,990 SP / €15,690 standard V2; plus €305 destination charges