Traces of the motard racing world are visible in the high double exhaust, limited plastic superstructures, straight seat profile and the narrow, streamlined proportions of the motorcycle, which hint at an agile, adrenaline-fueled ride even when at a standstill.

The Hypermotard 950 is equipped with a revised version of the 937cc Ducati Testastretta 11° twin-cylinder compliant with Euro 5 emissions regulations.

The Testastretta DVT engine uses a variable timing system that acts on both the intake and exhaust valves.

Acting independently on both the intake and exhaust cams, it allows the engine performance to be optimised at all engine speeds and in all conditions of use, to ensure maximum power, smooth delivery, strong torque at low revs as well as low fuel consumption.

The Hypermotard 950 comes with the latest version of the Ducati Wheelie Control EVO (DWC EVO). This system uses the information provided by Bosch IMU 6D to prevent wheelies and enables the rider to achieve maximum performance under acceleration with ease and safely.

The DWC EVO detects the occurrence and severity of wheelies more accurately, kicks in and controls them with a higher level of precision, so as to respond to rider inputs even more accurately.

The Hypermotard 950 comes with provisions for the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), which enables user to answer phone calls, select and play music tracks, and receive text notifications via Bluetooth technology.

As the rider gets on the motorcycle, the smartphone connects automatically to the motorcycle via the Bluetooth module (available as an accessory on all range models), enabling the rider to control the main multimedia functions.

The TFT display shows the track being played, an icon notifying of new incoming text messages or caller name. Call and music audio is transmitted to the earpads of the rider's helmet.