2010 Most Important...Ducati

Not a sportsbike in sight in the line-up of the most important bikes of 2010 from Ducati

Ducati 796 Hypermotard

Cost £6,995 Engine 803cc V-twin Power 81bhp Wet weight 67kg

The baby Hypermotard not only costs less than its bigger brother, it’s also a damn sight more user-friendly but still lively and fun. Funky looks, a claimed 59mpg and budget price tag will certainly attract new riders into the Ducati brand.

Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Evo

Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Evo

Cost £8,995 Engine 1078cc V-twin Power 95bhp Wet weight 172kg

The new base version of the Hypermotard is lighter and packs a bigger punch from its V-twin engine compared to the old model. Comes with lower specification suspension than the SP but is more road oriented with softer settings and increased fork travel.

Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Evo SP

Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Evo SP

Cost £10,300 Engine 1078cc V-twin Power 95bhp Wet weight 171kg

Track-focused version of the 1100 EVO. Comes with lightweight Marchesini wheels and monobloc brakes from the 1198. Pricey but perfect for short country lane blasts and in-town posing.

Ducati Multistrada 1200

Ducati Multistrada 1200

Cost £10,995 (S – £14,295) Engine 1098cc V-twin Power 150bhp Wet weight 217kg

This is THE bike of 2010. With fully adjustable electronic suspension, traction control, ABS and 150bhp to play with, Ducati will certainly steal some sales away from BMW’s GS. Unlikely to be as easy going, but guaranteed to be more fun.