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Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono

Street Motorcycle · Petrol

77.5 hp
Power
63 Nm
Torque

Variant

2 variants
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • Genuinely the worlds most powerful single-cylinder production motorcycle, a real engineering achievement
  • Desmodromic valve system derived from the 1299 Panigale brings real MotoGP-adjacent technology to a single-cylinder engine

Worth knowing

  • Real ownership costs (service, parts) run meaningfully higher than mainstream Indian brands
  • Track-focused Termignoni exhaust upgrade is genuinely not street-legal, limiting its highest performance to closed circuits

Performance

Hypermotard 698 Mono STD
77.5hp
63Nm
GearboxManual

Engine

659cc
Fuel tank12 L
Liquid Cooled6-Speed ManualSlipper and self-servo wet…

Rider safety

Cornering ABSTraction controlSlipper clutchRiding modes
Front disc330 mm
Rear brake245 mm

Rider fit

Seat height904 mm
Kerb weight159 kg
Wheelbase1,443 mm
Fuel tank12 L

Price

Hypermotard 698 Mono STD
₹17.99 Lakh
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹20.61 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹30,226 / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cockpit & tech

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, interior
  • Display3.8-inch IBN, Improved Black Nematic
  • ConnectivityBluetooth Module / Ducati Multimedia System, DMS optional
  • NavigationOptional, turn-by-turn via app
  • QuickshifterDucati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down, standard on RVE
  • HeadlightLED projector headlamp with LED DRL

Dimensions

1,443 mm2,165 mm1,360 mm
Length2,165 mm
Width922 mm
Height1,360 mm
Wheelbase1,443 mm
Kerb weight159 kg (151 kg dry…

Photos

12 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 2 colours

The Spec'd real-world audit

Safety
Cornering ABS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Tune Standard / RVE

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc) 659 cc
Engine Type Superquadro Mono, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing, Liquid-Cooled, Dual Balance Shafts
Max Power 76.43-77.5 bhp @ 9,750 rpm, 84.5 bhp with Termignoni racing exhaust
Max Torque 63 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Bore x Stroke 116 mm x 62.4 mm
Compression Ratio 13.1:1
Cooling Liquid Cooled
Gearbox 6-Speed Manual
Clutch Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Drive Type Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter Single Disc, 330 mm aluminium flange disc, Brembo M4.32 radial 4-piston caliper, radial master cylinder
Rear Brake Type & Diameter Single Disc, 245 mm, 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type Bosch Cornering ABS with 4 levels, including Slide-by-Brake on level 2 and 3
Wheel Type 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels, 17-inch front and rear
Front Tyre Size 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV)
Rear Tyre Size 160/60 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension 45 mm Marzocchi fully adjustable lightweight aluminium USD fork, 215mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock, 240mm wheel travel, aluminium double-sided swingarm
Frame Type Tubular Steel Trellis Frame with variable thickness
Wheelbase (mm) 1,443 mm
Ground Clearance (mm) 235 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm) 2,165 mm
Width (mm) 922 mm
Height (mm) 1,360 mm
Seat Height (mm) 904 mm, low seat and lowering link option down to 864 mm
Kerb Weight (kg) 159 kg (151 kg dry weight without fuel)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 12 litres, 2.4 litres reserve

Instrument Cluster

Display Type 3.8-inch IBN, Improved Black Nematic, LCD Display with white text on black background
Bluetooth Connectivity Bluetooth Module / Ducati Multimedia System, DMS optional
Navigation Optional, turn-by-turn via app

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes Sport, Road, Urban, Wet
Traction Control Ducati Traction Control (DTC), 4 levels
Quickshifter Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down, standard on RVE, optional accessory on standard Mono
Cruise Control Not Available
Additional Electronic Aids Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) with Wheelie Assist, Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Power Launch (DPL)

Lights

Headlight LED projector headlamp with LED DRL
Taillight Full LED
Turn Indicators LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type Narrow flat supermoto single-piece seat
Under-Seat Storage No

Source Notes / Discrepancies

Source Notes / Discrepancies Sources disagree on variant count. BikeWale states the bike is available in only one variant, at Rs 18,70,300. Autocar India and BikeDekho list two, Standard at Rs 17,99,000 ex-showroom and RVE above it. The blacked-out Nera version is reported for Europe and is not verified as an India offering.

Every variant

2 variants, pick one to see its figures
VariantGearbox and driveEx-showroom
Best valueManual · RWD₹17.99 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹19.08 Lakh

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax and insurance for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono: quick answers

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono price in India starts at ₹17.99 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹19.89 Lakh on-road in New Delhi. Our pick for value is the Hypermotard 698 Mono STD.

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What is the on-road price of the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono?

For the Hypermotard 698 Mono STD, the cheapest version, it starts at about ₹19.89 Lakh in New Delhi, with road tax and insurance included. Elsewhere: Mumbai ₹20.61 Lakh, Pune ₹20.61 Lakh, Chennai ₹20.61 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹21.69 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹21.69 Lakh.

Which Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono version is the best value?

Our pick is the Hypermotard 698 Mono STD, at ₹17.99 Lakh ex-showroom.

What brakes does the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono use?

Cornering ABS, according to its spec sheet.

What are the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono's main rivals?

The Aprilia Tuono 660, Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS and KTM 1390 Super Duke R. See it side by side with the Aprilia Tuono 660.