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| Ducati HyperIce, credits to Ducati Indianapolis |
Ice Ice Baby!
If this HyperIce doesn't look any bit wicked to you, I don't know what does. But for me, this is one hella rockin' snow beast there!
After being kept up over cycles of winter seasons (that's long enough), with their dexterous mechanism skills and innovative intelligence, Ducati Indianapolis transformed the original Ducati Hypermotard into a raffish, slealth-looking HyperIce to counter.. snow.
The inspiration behind this stunning creation was wanting to extend the riding time for bikers so they could ride all year round, in any season, said Matt Carr, Co-Owner and Service Manager of Ducati Indianapolis. He enjoyed his dirt bikes fitted with ice tires during summer, and thought
"hey how about trying it on for winter?"
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| Close-up view of the tires |
With the ice screws at 1½ inches long, the tires require another tire inside them with the sidewalls cut off. Without the liner, the tube would get punctured. The challenging part was to get the tire mounted without damaging the rim. This whole assembly forms an incredibly hardy combination.
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| HyperIce Engine |
The engine is stock, but the intake and exhaust systems have been modified: Termignoni full exhaust system and ECU shaved close to 7kg off the bike but boosting an additional 5 horsepower.
With he airbox removed and having individual pod filters added another 4 horsepower.
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| The handlebar |
Bodywork around the tank were removed, trim pieces were taken off and the passenger peg brackets put away to shave off some more weight. To retain the stock riding position, similar shaped Renthal bars were installed and they are much stronger in the event of a crash.
Now, if you'd like to view the HyperIce live, their shop is located at 4629 Northwestern Dr, Zionsville, Indiana 46077. I have not figured out how to get there yet hahaha. Otherwise, just do with the video below on this successful icy project!
Enjoy!