Ducati’s Hypermotard arrived in ’07 to rave reviews. The wide bar allows big-time flickability, while the long seat allows easy fore/aft movement for maximum control. Suspension duties on the extra-trick S-version are handled by a 50mm ti nitride-coated fork and an ohlins shock. These cool twins crank out a solid 90 horsepower.

Patterned after Ducati’s ’70s-era cafe racers, the Sport 1000 S features a fully adjustable Marzocchi inverted fork, and twin, fully adjustable Sachs rear shocks. Power comes via Ducati’s Desmodromic four-valve twin producing over 90 horsepower and nearly 70 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s also available in Biposto (with pillion) trim.

Want a piece of Ducati Superbike magic for a bit less coin? The 848 may look a lot like an 1198, but beneath the skin this is a truly unique middleweight. Weighing just 370 pounds, the 134-horse-power liquid-cooled 848 blends track-day reflexes with good streetability. The Nicky Hayden Edition comes with a flashy commemorative paint job.

Ducati is taking it to the streets with the new Streetfighter. Its Testastretta Evoluzione engine produces a claimed 155 horsepower and 85 lb.-ft. of torque. With a dry weight of just 373 pounds, the streetfighter promises heaps of naked fun. Showa suspension is standard, while the 368-pound S model gets upgraded Ohlins suspension and selectable traction control.

With Testastretta Evoluzione engine producing a claimed 170 horsepower and nearly 100 lb.-ft. of torque and packing a dry weight of just 377 pounds, the 1198 offers true hyperbike performance. Fully adjustable Showa suspension is standart, while the 373-pound S model gets upgraded Ohlins suspension front and rear and traction control.