2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Ducati's super motard motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 S pairs a 1078 cc (65.8 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 90 HP (65.7 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 103.1 Nm (76 lb-ft) at 10,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 83.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Hypermotard 1100 S measures 177 kg (390 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.51 HP/kg (1.97 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 845 mm (33.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,455 mm (57.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12.4-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2007 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
83.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.51 HP/kg (1.97 kg/HP)
Standover Height
845 mm (33.3 in)
Engine
Displacement1078.0 ccm (65.78 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power90.0 HP (65.7 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque103.1 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
Bore x Stroke98.0 x 71.5 mm (3.9 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
ClutchDry multiplate with hydraulic control
Performance
ExhaustLightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel Trellis
Rake24.0°
Front SuspensionMarzocchi 50mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with DLC
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Suspension
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Transmission
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