Ducati is known for making some nutter bikes but nothing seems nuttier than the Hypermotard, specifically the earlier generation ones. The supermoto-style tall seat had your crotch on the fuel tank and riding the bike felt like riding a horse, a wild one. And it behaved like one as well. Whack the throttle open and the primitive traction control would fight to keep the front wheel down, resulting in a bucking sensation. A quick ride on one of those old Hypermotards would have you hyperventilating -- that is, if it didn't throw you off. This wild side makes the Hypermotard an enigma. The new ones are quick but tamer-ish thanks to their sophisticated rider aids. As we gear up to ride the new 2019 Hypermotard 950 in Gran Canary (stay tuned for the first ride report), we take a look back at how the Hypermotard has evolved over the years.