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Does Prince William drive a motorbike, how much does a Ducati Hypermotard cost and what’s Kate said about it?

Prince William put his motorbiking hobby to one side when he had kids, but has been pictured on the bike again recently

HE’S in line to the throne and certainly likes to live life in the fast lane.

Prince William has been pictured a number of times riding a motorbike, but what bike does he own and what does Kate think?

 Prince William put his motorbiking hobby to one side when he had kids, but has been pictured on the bike again recently
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Prince William put his motorbiking hobby to one side when he had kids, but has been pictured on the bike again recentlyCredit: AFP and licensors

Does Prince William drive a motorbike?

The royal, 35, is known to be a big motorbike enthusiast – famously riding around London on one on the eve of his wedding in April 2011.

He was said to have put the hobby on the back burner after the arrival of Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

But it appears he hasn’t lost his passion for the sport, arriving for a game of five-a-side football in South London riding a red bike in March.

Prince William has been an avid biker since he passed his test when he was 19, and has previously owned a number of bikes including an 1199cc Ducati.

 Prince William visits the Triumph Motorcycles factory in Hinckley in February, 2018
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Prince William visits the Triumph Motorcycles factory in Hinckley in February, 2018Credit: AFP and licensors

How much does a Ducati Hypermotard cost?

The Duke of Cambridge was spotted on what appeared to be a Ducati Hypermotard motorbike, which costs round £14,000.

The top speed for the model is believed to be in the range of 130mph.

William previously owned a £20,000 Ducati motorbike, which can go from 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds.

What has Kate said about Prince William driving a motorbike?

Kate, 36, is not a fan of his bike obsession, previously admitting it “fills her with horror” when her husband goes out on his bike.

Speaking in 2015, she said: “I'm terrified. Hopefully, I'm going to keep George off it.”

But he has clearly not given up the pastime completely.

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