2008 Ducati Hypermotard problems

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Fuel system · 2,000 miles · TX

My motorcycle, 2008 ducati s2r1000 (not an option on the next vehicle selector), has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame, and it presses against the ignition switch. Previously it opened and closed without problems, now I have to wedge it against the ignition switch to close it. The rubber mounts no longer sit on the frame which makes the gas tank sit to one side. I have not significantly modified my motorcycle except for an aftermarket exhaust and some cosmetic changes. I have made no modifications to the fuel tank, fueling system or fuel pump. I took the bike to the dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory) and they noted they would monitor it for replace. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. The tank's swelling has caused it sit incorrectly and have large bubbles. If the tank swells enough, it will split open and I am concerned this will happen while I am riding.

Filed Apr 13, 2009 · Fuel system · 8 miles · SC

Motorcycle stalls when coming to a stop or when pulling in the clutch. Has been to the shop 11 times and they have replaced , ecu, exhaust valve guide seals, and numerous items. Dealer can't fix the problem. It's unsafe when it just dies. It's a known problem with this bike but ducati won't do anything about it.

Filed Oct 16, 2008 · Fuel system, Transmission · 82 miles · NJ

On july 11, 2008 I purchased a new ducati hypermotard 1100 motorcyle. Approximately 2 days later it started stalling upon initial start up. It would restart and idle rough. Then after moving off to my first stop (intersection ,light etc.) it would stall again. Once motorcycle was fully warmed up it wouldn't stall as much. I took the motorcycle to dealer where purchased and they reset the tps(throttle position sensor) and raised the idle. The bike would still stall out especially the warmer the outside temperature was. I brought bike back to dealer and they replaced the oxygen sensor and oil temperature sensor. The bike still stalls . It seems to stall more frequently when it is warm out. The warmer it is the worse it is. It will stall upon start up and then at the next few stops (intersection, light, etc.). Most times it will stall with no warning. Upon some research of my own I am not the only one with this problem. Most people are either living with it; or replacing the exhaust and putting on a performance ecu (electronic control unit) that comes with the exhaust. After speaking to another local dealer they told me the same thing. The only way to fix the stalling is replacing the ecu with a performance one. Which makes the motorcycle emission illegal. Ducati seems to know about this problem; because they have all sorts of test and forms for the dealers to fill out and do. But no remedy to the stalling. As of today october 16, 2008 the motorcycle still stalls out.