San Diego, California May 27, 2010
Ducati set the new standard for fun and hooligan when they introduced the Hypermotard.
The Hyper's compact and nimble design necessitated a small fuel tank in the original design.
Ducati enthusiasts like to enjoy their bikes in the canyons and to ride to work and found
the 100 mile range lacking. The California Cycleworks HM69 large fuel tank kit blew away
everyone's expectation by providing a stunning usable 6.4 gallons of fuel. This capacity
allows the thirsty 1100 dual spark engine, even in modified form, a range of 200 miles!
The new 796 Hypermotard raises the fun level by foregoing the aggressive 1100 engine,
which increases range to over 200 miles.
After a year in production,
the HM69 fuel tank is our most popular seller and is now available in colors! We previewed
the RED HM69 tank at the Laguna Seca USGP in 2009, but it was only a prototype.
We had to wait while the polyethylene was custom compounded to make our color. It has
been our wish from the beginning to put a red tank in a black Hypermotard and the
effect is unbelievable. Subtle and impressive at the same time.
ORDERING: MSRP for all HM69 fuel tank kits is $799
MH69 fuel tank photo gallery - with 1920x1440 desktop pics
While working on providing alternatives to the OEM fuel tanks (and fuel pumps) for Ducati MH900e, Monster, and HM1100 motorcycles, a tremendous amount of research has been made ensuring that our products exceed requirements for road going motorcycles. We researched DOT, NHSTA, CARB, and SAE for standards, guidelines, and suggested practices. Through the entire process of developing the HM1100 tank, ALL ASPECTS of "best of industry" practices have been applied to the design and manufacturing with the goal of making the safest product possible.
Ca Cycleworks HM69 fuel tank specifications:
- Usable capacity: 6.4 US gallons (22.2 liters), allowing for more than 200 miles between fueling stations.
- Lifetime replacement warranty (limited to the tank itself), including damage to the tank resulting from improper installation.
- Works with 2008~2009 HM1100 as well as 2010 HM796 and HM1100 models with their new battery mounting strap and brackets.
- Manufactured in black for the best appearance on models of all color schemes.
- Available in red, white, and natural/clear to customize the look of your Hypermotard.
- MSRP: $799
- Made with cross-linked polyethylene (PEX), considered by the plastics industry the choice material for rotationally molded fuel cells.
- The HM69 tank is 25% thicker than the OEM fuel cell for increased strength.
- The HM69 tank's polyethylene is uniformly compounded via a custom process to ensure consistent cross-linking (best of industry practice).
- Each tank has a unique serial number.
- Meets NHSTA and DOT rules covering filling rates as the HM69 fuel tank uses the OEM Ducati components for these functions.
- All parts are Made in USA by manufacturers in Southern California, eliminating availability problems.
Fuel tank kit includes:
- HM69 fuel cell
- 16 page full color installation handbook (download a PDF of it here 2.1M)
- Pair of ISO 5011 certified, pod-type, cotton air filters from S&B filters
- New, longer starter cable
- Longer screws and spacers for mounting rear coil to the tank
- Additional replacement hardware
Our goal with the HM69 fuel tank is to bring HM1100 owners enhanced enjoyment of their bikes via increased fuel range.
To help Ducati dealers bring this same enjoyment to their customers, we have implemented an aggressive dealer pricing program.
Please do not hesitate to contact us about the fuel tank's construction, specs, shipping information,
or anything else we can help you with.
