Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Ducati Panigale V4 R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono and Ducati Panigale V4 R are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Panigale V4 R costs ₹66,28,700 more than the Hypermotard 698 Mono, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 354% extra.
The Hypermotard 698 Mono takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Hypermotard 698 Mono and 6/10 for the Panigale V4 R.
Category by category
Price
Hypermotard 698 Mono
The Hypermotard 698 Mono starts ₹66,28,700 lower (₹18,70,300 against ₹84,99,000), about ₹2,10,220 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Hypermotard 698 Mono
Hypermotard 698 Mono claims 20.8 kmpl against 12.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹24,308 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Panigale V4 R
Panigale V4 R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 1142 against 481 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Hypermotard 698 Mono
Hypermotard 698 Mono gets rear monoshock, projector headlamp and usb charging port.
City manners
Hypermotard 698 Mono
Hypermotard 698 Mono is 34.5 kg lighter and taller in the seat (904 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Hypermotard 698 Mono if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is spirited riding
Buy the Panigale V4 R if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Hypermotard 698 Mono | Panigale V4 R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹18,70,300 | ₹84,99,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹21,05,889 | ₹95,08,796 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,13,300 | ₹3,34,840 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,01,084 | ₹4,56,424 |
| Five-year total | ₹24,50,273 | ₹1,03,30,060 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | DucatiHypermotard 698 Mono | DucatiPanigale V4 R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹18,70,300 | ₹84,99,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹59,310 | ₹2,69,530 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 659 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 76.4 bhp | 221 bhp |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 111.3 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 20.8 kmpl | 12.5 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 330 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 159 kg | 193.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 17 L |
| Seat height | 904 mm | 850 mm |
| Ground clearance | 235 mm | 135 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1443 mm | 1471 mm |
| Length | 2165 mm | 2105 mm |
| Width | 922 mm | 805 mm |
| Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 245 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 245 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 45 mm Marzocchi fully adjustable aluminum fork | Fully Adjustable 43mm Öhlins NPX 25/30 Pressurized Fork with TiN Treatment |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with Sachs fully adjustable monoshock | Fully Adjustable Ohlins TTX 36 Unit with Hydraulic Spring Preload Adjuster |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 200/60-ZR17 |
Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Panigale V4 R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Hypermotard 698 Mono or the Panigale V4 R?
- The Hypermotard 698 Mono is cheaper by ₹66,28,700 at the base variant (₹18,70,300 against ₹84,99,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Hypermotard 698 Mono or the Panigale V4 R?
- The Hypermotard 698 Mono claims 20.8 kmpl against 12.5 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Hypermotard 698 Mono and Panigale V4 R in Delhi?
- About ₹74,02,907: roughly ₹21,05,889 for the Hypermotard 698 Mono and ₹95,08,796 for the Panigale V4 R, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹24,50,273 for the Hypermotard 698 Mono and ₹1,03,30,060 for the Panigale V4 R, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Hypermotard 698 Mono comes out ₹78,79,787 ahead.
