Ducati Hypermotard.

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2008 to 2022 models.

21owner complaints

3recalls

5%involved a crash, fire or injury

3,095typical miles at complaint

Years to avoid. Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year.

No year stands out. No single Ducati Hypermotard model year drew more than 4 complaints filed with NHTSA, so there is no year to avoid on this data.

Counts, not rates: there are no sales figures per motorcycle model year.

Every year10 model yearsMost complaints: 2014See every year →ProblemsFuel system48% of complaintsfuel system48%engine43%throttle & speed control19%See problems →Recalls & safety3 recallsFree fix at any dealerSee recalls & safety →Specs & enginesEvery versionpower, weight, seat height and priceSee specs →

Complaints by model year.

20083

20091

20101

20133

20144

20151

20193

20202

20212

20221

Popular years get more complaints just because more were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect them. There are no U.S. sales figures by motorcycle model year, so these are counts, not rates.

What owners complain about. Share of complaints.

fuel system48%

engine43%

throttle & speed control19%

transmission & drivetrain14%

brakes10%

Recalls 3

Structure 2021
The side stand may be improperly welded, potentially causing the stand to break.
Electrical System 2019
The negative terminal on the battery may break, potentially causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Electrical System 2007
On certain motorcycles, the battery can move side to side inside the fuel tank mounting compartment.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific bike's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Specs The maker's claimed figures for a representative year. ~ means approximate.