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Ducati Hypermotard V2 - Non-Desmo!
Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 8:23 pm
by KungFooBob
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-rev ... d-v2/2026/
Looks like ace fun, but one thing in the review caught my eye.
The new 2026 V2 890 engine isn't a desmo!
https://www.ducati.com/gb/en/company/in ... /v2-engine
They stopped using belts when they introduced the V4 and now desmodromic valves!
Re: Ducati Hypermotard V2 - Non-Desmo!
Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 8:52 pm
by Pirahna
The non desmo v2 has been around for a couple of years.
Re: Ducati Hypermotard V2 - Non-Desmo!
Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 8:55 pm
by KungFooBob
Pirahna wrote: Mon May 11, 2026 8:52 pm
The non desmo v2 has been around for a couple of years.
Well, they didn't run it past me!
Re: Ducati Hypermotard V2 - Non-Desmo!
Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 9:26 pm
by Pirahna
It was in the Streetfighter first, I think all the V2 bikes have it now.
Re: Ducati Hypermotard V2 - Non-Desmo!
Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 9:28 pm
by KungFooBob
So the Ducati USP is now that they're red
Re: Ducati Hypermotard V2 - Non-Desmo!
Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 10:50 pm
by Pirahna
I don't there's a single sided swinging arm on any of the V2's now either.
Re: Ducati Hypermotard V2 - Non-Desmo!
Posted: Tue May 12, 2026 8:55 am
by Supermofo
It's a very very saucy looking motorbike. Watched the BikeWorld review the other week and it's a stunning thing, if only good for short blats about. Was thinking about the fact it's got original TL1000 power with a lot less weight in a SM style. Sounds awesome fun. Spendy for a fun only bike though.
Re: Ducati Hypermotard V2 - Non-Desmo!
Posted: Tue May 12, 2026 9:38 am
by roadster
10,000 rpm and variable inlet cam timing! From the photo it looks like double valve springs possibly different materials ( titanium?). Cross-over technology from racing still seems to have a place for bikes.