Ducati North America has announced that the Hypermotard 796 will be in dealerships before the New Year, and some dealerships will have the new motard as early as this weekend (that’s tomorrow, or today if you work in the A&R office!).

If you’re having a hard time finding the right gift for that special motorcyclist in your life, this might be the chance to get them what they really want this year. Nothing says Merry Christmas like a $9,995 lightweight red Ducati Hypermotard 796 with a bow on it. Press release after the jump.


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Ducati UK has just made a customer’s decision to purchase a new Ducati Superbike even easier with a full factory supported maintenance programme for all new Ducati Superbikes purchased from the 1st July until 30th September.

The maintenance programme includes the initial 600 mile service, 1st annual service and if the mileage is reached a 7,500 mile service.

Bikes eligible for the maintenance scheme includes the award winning 848, the stunning 1198, the traction control and Ohlins fitted 1198S through to the ultimate Ducati Superbikes, the 1098R and 1098R Bayliss Replica.

To be eligible for the scheme, bikes must be new, unregistered and purchased from an authorised dealer.

Ducati is also pleased to announce a new promotion to encourage potential Hypermotard owners. Any customer purchasing a new Hypermotard or Hypermotard S between the 1st July and 30th September will receive a free set of Termignoni slip-on carbon exhausts. Termignoni exhausts are a key feature of the DNA of every Ducati Motorcycle providing the distinctive ‘Desmo’ sound, a must-have accessory for many Ducatisti.

For further information regarding this promotion, visit www.ducatiuk.com