Hypermotards sit at the crossroads of supermoto and sportbike: tall stance, wide bars, long-travel suspension, and a playful chassis — backed up by big engines, serious brakes, and true highway speed. They’re less dirt-oriented than pure supermotos and more agile than most naked bikes, built for riders who want to attack backroads, wheelie past the city limits sign, and still cruise home comfortably.
This guide focuses on the fastest hypermotards ever built, from current production models to discontinued legends.
What Is a Hypermotard?
A hypermotard isn’t just a big supermoto — it has its own recipe:
- Twins or triples (with one wild single-cylinder exception)
- Road-derived chassis and suspension
- Heavier (350–450+ lbs)
- Top speed often 135–160 mph
- Built for fast backroads, big sweepers, and trackdays
They borrow the attitude and stance of a supermoto, but with the engine and stability of a road bike. By contrast, true supermotos (like the Husqvarna 701 SM, KTM 450 SMR, or DR-Z4SM) come from enduro / MX platforms and run single-cylinder engines with much more dirt DNA. Same general silhouette, very different engineering. You can check out the fastest supermotos here.
Fastest Hypermotard Motorcycles
These are the hypermotards you can still buy new or used, with real-world top speed and acceleration numbers that put them well beyond true supermotos.
Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP
Top Speed: ~150 mph
0–60 mph: ~3.1 sec
Horsepower: 114 hp
Fastest of the Ducati hypermotards, the Hypermotard 950 SP is the modern reference point for the category: long-travel Öhlins suspension, forged wheels, sticky tires, and a torquey Testastretta L-twin wrapped in minimal bodywork. It’s agile, tall, and surprisingly composed at serious speed.
- Strong midrange and top-end from the 937cc twin
- Excellent power-to-weight ratio
- Advanced electronics (DTC, wheelie control, quickshifter)
- Chassis tuned for aggressive road and track riding
This is the bike many riders picture when they hear “hypermotard.”
Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono
Top Speed: ~140–145 mph (est.)
0–60 mph: ~3.2–3.4 sec
Horsepower: 77 hp
The 698 Mono is the wild exception: a single-cylinder hypermotard with the highest-revving production thumper engine ever built. It blends supermoto lightness with Ducati electronics and chassis know-how, landing squarely in the hypermotard camp despite its one-lung layout. The RVE
model is a special edition with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) and graffiti-inspired graphics.
- 77 hp from a high-revving single is wild on the street
- Light weight and short gearing give ferocious acceleration
- Fully adjustable suspension and strong brakes
- Electronics help harness the tendency to loft the front everywhere
It’s the closest thing to a race supermoto that still feels like a roadgoing hyper.
KTM 890 SMT
Top Speed: ~145–150 mph
0–60 mph: ~3.3 sec
Horsepower: 105 hp
The 890 SMT revives KTM’s “Supermoto Touring” idea: a tall, flickable chassis with a parallel-twin powerplant and practical touches. It’s less raw than a Hypermotard 950 SP, but in the real world, it’s every bit as fast. KTM calls it a “Long Range Supermoto Weapon.”
- 105 hp LC8c twin with strong midrange
- Stable chassis and long wheelbase for high-speed confidence
- Very capable brakes and electronics
- Effortless pace on fast, bumpy backroads
If you want a bike that can do big miles and still feel like a hypermotard, the 890 SMT is it.
Aprilia Dorsoduro 900
Top Speed: ~140 mph
0–60 mph: ~3.6–3.7 sec
Horsepower: 95 hp
The Dorso 900 is the more refined, torquier evolution of Aprilia’s original Dorsoduro 750. It’s comfortable, charismatic, and still very quick, with a V-twin that loves to punch out of corners.
- 896cc V-twin with broad, usable torque
- Stable chassis and decent wind protection for a hyper-style bike
- Strong brakes and good electronics
- Feels planted and composed at speed compared to some livelier rivals
MV Agusta Rivale 800
Top Speed: ~150 mph
0–60 mph: ~3.0–3.2 sec
Horsepower: ~125 hp
Exotic, sharp-edged, and dramatic, the Rivale 800 is one of the most intense hypermotards ever built. Powered by a screaming 798cc triple, it combines supermoto ergonomics with near-supersport acceleration.
- High-revving triple with serious top-end pull
- Lightweight chassis with tight geometry
- Explosive throttle response and aggressive mapping
- One of the most powerful middleweight hypers in existence
It’s a proper “Italian chaos machine” in hypermotard form.
Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
Top Speed: ~155–160 mph
0–60 mph: ~3.1–3.3 sec
Horsepower: ~130 hp
The Dorsoduro 1200 is a torque monster — a full-sized V-twin bruiser wrapped in supermoto ergonomics. It’s heavy by hyper standards, but the sheer shove from the engine more than compensates.
- Huge displacement and serious horsepower
- Strong, stable chassis and big brakes
- More “musclebike in motard clothing” than flickable featherweight
- One of the most powerful hypers ever sold
Still a beast on the used market if you can find a clean one.
Ducati Hypermotard 939 / 939 SP
Top Speed: ~140–145 mph
0–60 mph: ~3.4–3.5 sec
Horsepower: 113 hp
The 939 and 939 SP represent a sweet spot in Ducati’s hypermotard development: lighter and more playful than the 950, but with enough power to feel properly fast. The SP gets upgraded suspension and brakes that put it firmly in “serious performance bike” territory.
- Lively 937cc Testastretta with great midrange
- Uprated components on the SP for sharper track performance
- Very light and flickable feel
- One of the best-value hypers on the used market
KTM 990 Supermoto R
Top Speed: ~150–155 mph
0–60 mph: ~3.2 sec
Horsepower: ~115 hp
The 990 SMR is a cult icon: tall, angry, and endlessly entertaining. With KTM’s LC8 V-twin in a supermoto-style chassis, it delivers big torque, strong top speed, and nimble handling — if you respect its edges.
- Hard-hitting V-twin powerplant
- Sharp geometry and long-travel suspension
- Proper sportbike brakes
- One of the original “big twin” hypermotards
Husqvarna Nuda 900 R
Top Speed: ~135–140 mph
0–60 mph: ~3.5–3.7 sec
Horsepower: ~105 hp
The Nuda 900 R is one of the true unicorns of the category: a BMW-derived parallel twin, revised with Husky character, in a tall, light, supermoto-style chassis. The R version gets Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes.
- Excellent power-to-weight for the class
- Razor-sharp handling and huge lean potential
- Unique sound and personality
- Cult status and growing collectability
Aprilia Dorsoduro 750
Top Speed: ~135 mph
0–60 mph: ~3.8 sec
Horsepower: 92 hp
The original Dorsoduro brought Italian flair to the hypermotard game. It doesn’t have the outright speed of later models, but it’s still properly quick and extremely fun to ride.
- Energetic V-twin with strong character
- Comfortable but still aggressive riding position
- Great sound and feel at real-world speeds
Fastest Hypermotards: Top Speed & Performance
| Motorcycle | Top Speed (approx.) | 0–60 mph (approx.) | Horsepower | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 | ~155–160 mph | ~3.1–3.3 sec | ~130 hp | 1197cc V-twin |
| Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP | ~150 mph | ~3.1 sec | 114 hp | 937cc L-twin |
| MV Agusta Rivale 800 | ~150 mph | ~3.0–3.2 sec | ~125 hp | 798cc triple |
| KTM 990 Supermoto R | ~150–155 mph | ~3.2 sec | ~115 hp | 999cc V-twin |
| KTM 890 SMT | ~145–150 mph | ~3.3 sec | 105 hp | 889cc parallel twin |
| Ducati Hypermotard 939 / 939 SP | ~140–145 mph | ~3.4–3.5 sec | 113 hp | 937cc L-twin |
| Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono | ~140–145 mph (est.) | ~3.2–3.4 sec | 77 hp | 659cc single |
| Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 | ~140 mph | ~3.6–3.7 sec | 95 hp | 896cc V-twin |
| Husqvarna Nuda 900 R | ~135–140 mph | ~3.5–3.7 sec | ~105 hp | 898cc parallel twin |
| Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 | ~135 mph | ~3.8 sec | 92 hp | 749cc V-twin |
| BMW F900R (supermoto-influenced) | ~134–140 mph | ~3.4–3.6 sec | 99 hp | 895cc parallel twin |
Honorable Mentions (Borderline, But Related)
These bikes brush up against the hypermotard idea but don’t quite fit the strict definition:
- Husqvarna 701 Supermoto – True supermoto (single-cylinder enduro-derived), but so fast and capable that many cross-shop it with hypers.
- KTM 690 SMC R – Same story as the 701: one of the fastest single-cylinder streetbikes ever, but dirt-rooted.
- KTM 990 SM-T – A more touring-focused spin on the 990 SMR recipe. Fast, capable, but edging into sport-touring territory.
- BMW S1000XR – A ballistic sport-ADV with upright ergos; functionally “hypermotard on steroids,” but too large and ADV-styled to include in the core list.
Which Is the Fastest Hypermotard?
It depends on what you prioritize:
- Raw top speed & big displacement: Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200, KTM 990 SMR, Hypermotard 950 SP, and Rivale 800 sit at the top.
- Lightweight aggression: Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono and Husqvarna Nuda 900 R bring a more agile, supermoto-like feel.
- Real-world balance: KTM 890 SMT, Dorsoduro 900, and BMW F900R blend speed, comfort, and range.
No matter which way you slice it, hypermotards remain some of the most entertaining road bikes ever built — delivering high-speed performance with a mischievous, wheelie-happy character that few other categories can match.
