Here’s an onboard video of the new Ducati Hypermotard 1100. This particular version is the Hypermotard 1100 Evo SP, which is equipped with a Desmodue Evoluzione 1100 cc engine, with bore and stroke of 98×71,5mm. Other modifications increase the power of the Hypermotard, taking it up 5 hp to a total of 95 hp (69.9 kW) at 7,500 rpm. It has torque of 10.5 kgm at just 5,750 rpm.

Other fun bits on the Hypermotard 1100 Evo SP is the Marzocchi fork with DLC material (Diamond Like Carbon), Ohlins shock absorber, Brembo callipers the same as those on the Ducati superbike, and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres. After the jump is another video from Tor Sagen with his Hypermotard test ride.

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Hari Nair, president of International Tenneco has said: “We are pleased to acquire the Gruppo Marzocchi suspension business, which further diversifies our business by expanding Tenneco’s presence in the two-wheeler specialty market. This purchase brings together strong brands, leading products and advanced technology capabilities that allow us to provide customers with integrated suspension systems, including suspension forks, shock absorbers and elastomers, for motorcycles and other applications.”

The Grupo Marzocchi is worldwide leader in supplying suspension technology and very well known in the two-wheel market. Marzocchi supplies manufacturers likes Ducati, BMW, Harley Davidson, MV Agusta and others.

Tenneco is a global manufacturing company with headquarters in Lake Forest in the USA and has approximatey 21,000 employees worldwide. Tenneco markets its products under Monroe, Walker, Gillet and Clevite Elastomers brand names.

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