For the 2010 model year, the Ducati Hypermotard 1100 and 1100S evolved into two redesigned machines under the 1100 EVO and 1100 EVO SP designations. The 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP was fitted with a higher-spec suspension package with more ground clearance and a higher-mounted handlebar.
Also, compared to the previous 1100S model, the EVO SP version featured a redesigned engine with a Siemens fuel injection system instead of Marelli, and higher compression, which resulted in a power increase from 90 hp to 95 hp at a lower engine speed.
In the appearance department, the 2010 EVO SP was fitted with standard features, such as a duck beak-shaped front fairing with a single headlight unit, a one-piece dual seat, micro side panels, an exhaust system mounted under the seat, and lightweight 10-spoke wheels with a red pinstripe on the edge of the rim.
In the performance department, the 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP had its soul brought to life by a 1,078cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons, boasting 95 hp with a peak at 7,500 rpm and 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) torque at 4,750 rpm.
With a dry weight of only 172 kg (379 lbs) and a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically controlled dry multi-plate clutch, the bike reached a top speed of 220 kph (137 mph).