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Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 659cc liquid-cooled engine makes 76.43 bhp and 63 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 159 kg that is 481 bhp per tonne, 34th best power-to-weight of the 135 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 159 kg
- Fuel tank
- 12 L
- Seat height
- 904 mm
- Ground clearance
- 235 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1443 mm
- Length
- 2165 mm
- Width
- 922 mm
- Height
- 1360 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
Engine
- Engine
- 659 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 76.4 bhp
- Torque
- 63 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 20.8 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 245 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- 45 mm Marzocchi fully adjustable aluminum fork
- Rear suspension
- Progressive linkage with Sachs fully adjustable monoshock
Source: Ducati official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Hypermotard 698 Mono weighs 159 kg with fluids, has an 904 mm seat, 235 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1443 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 12 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 160/60-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against RS 660 and Panigale V4 R
Against RS 660 or Panigale V4 R, it gets projector headlamp that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: usd front forks and colour tft console, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
Only the Hypermotard 698 Mono has
- Projector headlamp
Rivals have, it lacks
- USD front forks
- Colour TFT console
Colours
- Ducati Red
Hypermotard 698 Mono specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Hypermotard 698 Mono?
- It uses a 659cc engine producing 76.43 bhp and 63 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Hypermotard 698 Mono suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 904 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Hypermotard 698 Mono have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Hypermotard 698 Mono have?
- 20 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Hypermotard 698 Mono from
₹18.7 Lakh