Ducati Hypermotard is high energy, but not for offroading

Ducati's latest is so high-strung it should run on Ritalin. It's called the Hypermotard -- "hyper" because the 1,078 cc L-twin is a twitchy little torque monster, and "motard" because its slim profile, slick Pirellis and tall bar-stool seat are pure supermoto.

By SUSAN CARPENTER

August 1, 2007