2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Review - Ducati's Gateway Drug

Doing silly things on motards is what it's all about, and Ducati's new Hypermotard 698 Mono encourages you to do just that. With modes to help you wheelie and slide, it's like Ducati wants to bring out the inner hooligan in all of us! We headed out to Spain to give the new bike - and new engine - a spin to see what this silliness was all about.
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[@roelfkromhout]

40 year old rider here. I totally want this.

[@fivespeed3026]

Add nine more and I want this

[@larrymackey9591]

Hellyeah brother I just turned 62 April 3rd and I want one of those now.

[@headhuntersixx8164]

I’m 47 and just bought the Husqvarna 701 supermoto last September. I didn’t even know Ducati was coming out with one, otherwise I might have gone that route. That said, these types of bikes are really fun! They are twisty road destroyers. And I even do a little highway commuting on it as well. Love the look of the Ducati’s though! 👌

[@singletracks3002]

34 and I have a deposit down on the RVE.

[@sgtbilko2950]

Same & same

[@738drvr]

Test rode this bike this week. Thouroughly impressed. Virtually no vibes in the bars and the pegs. Super smooth for a big single. Would love to see this as a dual sport bike. Will probably buy one to add to my Multistrada Pikes Peak. I need a new track bike and don't want to crash my PP. Love it too. The V4S is a magic powerplant. Thank you Ducati.

[@panchochilli11]

Thanks for the detailed info! $1500 seems like a big jump for graphics and a quick shifter doesn’t it? At that price, a quick shifter should be standard, don’t you think?

[@swifttone]

Agreed. Couple years ago I was comparing my S1000R to my friends Monster 1200 R. My bike had heated grips, cruise control, cornering ABS etc. his Monster R had tft screen and standard ABS. Not even quick shifter. In addition, Ducati usually overrated the power figures and BMW under rates them

[@hedonisticvanity]

Ducati sells the qs for $340 too, don't really understand the pricing difference.

[@bella_testastretta]

thats how ducatis be....

[@prowler13prowler]

Great bike, but.... Here in my European country the regular version is 13.700 EUR and the RVE is 14.900 EUR. The KTM smcr is 11.950 EUR. Big difference, + KTM will give a discount on this bike and usually add the tech pack ( or whatever its called for free).

[@LeakyWaders]

Yeah it for sure has the Ducati tax in that price tag even over here in the states.

[@prowler13prowler]

@@LeakyWaders basically you can get a new 690 with a QS for 11k, or a 1 year old 950 Hypermotard SP for 15k here if U want a bigger motardish bike. A 14.900 rve mono is quite a big ask if you want a QS on a big bore sumo.

[@daytrading5456]

SMCR comes with quickshifter, more torque, and better balance (fuel further back) for wheelie fun. Crappy gauge is the only downfall but really not a gamechanger. I'm keeping my KTM unless that Bike World rider can convince me otherwise (side by side comparison video coming soon).

[@SnarlingParrotSound]

what country?

[@prowler13prowler]

@@SnarlingParrotSound Serbia

[@Accost2u]

I’m looking to pick one of these up after test riding it. Can you guys do a comparison of this vs the monster? If I wasn’t interested in the supermoto style, the monster seems like the better value being it’s the same price but has a lot more power and standard QS.

[@dannywang7547]

It is a hard comparison because they are not in the same style. Supermoto is so much more fun with wheelies, skidding and jumps lol.

[@fenggeng4005]

completely different categories.

[@mikes.8305]

I have owned both. Monster SP and this. I like the hyper. monster is a better all round bike, it’s much faster and could probably do more tracks. Monster is way better on the highway. The hyper is way more fun for me though. I’m a supermoto guy. Formerly a sport bike guy.

[@mikes.8305]

@@dannywang7547demo if you can

[@salin9964]

I just got myself a KTM 690 SMC-R. Here is a few reasons why i went with that instead of Ducati. -9.500 € new vs 12.800€ -cheaper mods. bought a new exhaust leovince for 650 €. -more grunt down low -seat position and handle bars are more supermoto like. 698 is a bit more naked bike ish. -no led on ktm ? i got a headlight for 75€ fully led and day running light. -easier maintnence when done yourself ( no desmo on ktm ) -cheaper parts incase of crash -KTM is simple. Plastics exhaust electronics. -SPOKED WHEELS !!!!!!!!!! MUST ON SUPERMOTO All in all i think these bikes are both really awesome. i dont wanna be spending 16-17K for a 700cc fun bike. With proper mods my bike will come out to 12-13K and with the grunt down low it feels more like a supermoto than the ducati which i like.

[@chrisalexandersb1748]

I think many are in the same boat as you. And Ducati can take the *most powerfull single ever* and stuff it. Its a couple of horses up, but nearly 10Nm down. Not to mention that people have been getting 85whp out of the 690/701 motors for years. I can get a lightly used 701SM for just over €10000 in Norway, a 698 is €18000(!). And no, that is not a typo. I currently ride a Superduke, but I’ve had a 690 before :)

[@bella_testastretta]

Also the only not-ugly KTM!

[@roelfkromhout]

My experience with a brand new 1090 and dealership was so terrible that I will probably never consider a KTM again.

[@salin9964]

@@roelfkromhout yes definitely. Ktm needs to work on their customer experience. Fortunately I live in Germany I have 4 ktm shops to chose from near my area.

[@nikilietz]

tf in country the ducati costs 12.399 and KTM/Husky costs 12.499 so its clear what too buy

[@homersimpson2963]

Can you add the QS to the base moel?

[@signore-solomonare1818]

Me I ride the 939, and I still love the big hyper brother. However, this bike looks stunning nonetheless

[@monokheros5373]

FIRE your audio engineer

[@patricksandeberg8184]

Aaaa man this made my evening so much better! 🤙🏾 Just got all the kids to bed and did not feel like watching Netflix. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@georger2748]

I'll stick with my 690 for now but looking forward to the inevitable supermono version 2.0🙏

[@CycleCruza]

Beautiful bike but I will never trust a first gen Ducati. Wait a few years when they iron out the bugs.

[@th33b33]

😂 you should’ve got this maybe next year? The bugs are part of La Vita Dolce

[@daytrading5456]

Can you get access to the 698 and do a comparison? That's what we all want to see. I'm keeping my SMCR unless convinced otherwise. From what I'm seeing so far, compared to the SMCR, the 698 is heavier, 20% more expensive, more weight forward (gas) making wheelies harder, and it has less torque. For a SM, torque is more important with low and midrange performance being key.

[@hellfire08]

It would be around 20k with otd price and an exhaust/basic mods

[@pallabbaruah1738]

Better than ktm 790?

[@patricksandeberg8184]

How much is the price for a Ducati service on this bike? Will it be half the price of the full V2 engine? If so it might be at the same price range as the Husky and KTM’s. 😉

[@donkeymarco]

After 1st oil service at 1000 km or 6 months, oil service is every 15k km or 24 months, complete service with valve clearance check is every 30k km orv48 months.

[@rafaeladrianodorigan4339]

Does anyone know his height?

[@arpitraymohapatra8820]

What's that curved wire in over the headlight.

[@Robbiemoto]

Front brake cable and possible ABS wire. That’s how it is on the KTM 690 and Husky 701.

[@psyclone63]

Street review please. I want to see how a short rider like myself manages the Ducati 690 at stoplights.

[@joansphotographynyc]

I’ll let u know

[@Robbiemoto]

Go check out my Review. We test the KTM 690 smc r on road with the 698 Mono. And we’re both short riders lol.

[@davidmallia628]

Super moto should handle some dirt, but all promitions are on track. We need to see it more demonstated on unpaved roads, with all terrain tires.

[@ronerie]

So, I love the styling of Italian bikes, Ducati included. But I am always reading about the lack of dependability ? And I get it, much more money spent usually comes with better everything, including dependability ! What are the main dependability issues with the Ducati brand ??? The premium money spent should cover the expense of better engineering, better parts quality, better function, etcetera, so what are the issues with this brand ???

[@user-xl4sx1zb8b]

Eu tenho uma,,

[@SSS-mp8th]

Not many 18-25 year olds will be buying a $13-$15k bike. Maybe the 26+ but more like 30 something and no kids. While I like a number of Ducati’s designs it’s the luxury tax they add that kids it for me. BMW, KTM, Triumph all European brands and at least for BMW and some degree Triumph on the luxury or premium end of the market yet they still have bikes normal people can afford.

[@user-wd8qm5hl8l]

It’s 2024, what 18-25 that you know have $8K for a toy let alone $13K? Only ones I know of have trust funds. Ducati is smart enough to leave the very young to Suzuki, Yamaha, etc. Ducati is an old and wealthy man’s brand and that’s okay. The old and rich buy 60,000 Ducatis every year.

[@simonstaub6752]

KTM 690 SMC-R ❤

[@apexslider1]

Talk about late to the party on the review 😂

[@StockIndexFuturesALGO]

Those fluid reservoirs on the handle bars look out of place. It looks like an after thought.

[@sebastianmolina8529]

There will be hundreds in the second hand market

[@elithegreat6463]

11:49 "Thats what she said" !!!

[@GabenHood]

Almost same price as a 950 in AU. Tell 'em they're dreaming.

[@AnythingEvil78]

Yeah, Looks like fun but for $23K AU its not a lot of bike for the $$$

[@rekyrinaldhy9951]

Troy siahaan, seperti nama dari Indonesia

[@anandjitsingh7598]

Me want 😢

[@PLAYER2035]

Bikes half that price come with quick shifter as standard…

[@daytrading5456]

Please address the elephant in the room.... comparison to the SMCR. That's what we are all waiting for. Keeping my KTM unless someone can convince me otherwise. Bike World is supposed to be doing a track and real world riding comparison soon.

[@richarddevaottien7724]

I don't trust a company that deceives the engine size

[@KJ-ek2ze]

Ducati is awesome, but whoever is handling their promotions needs to be let go, these bikes should be competing with KTM 690's yet every one of their videos are lethargic compared to KTM supermoto hooligan videos

[@daytrading5456]

Exactly. The pro rider who does vids for Bike World should be coming out with a real world comparison between the 698 and SMCR 690. He did the 698 review by itself and is hinting that the KTM is a better SM. We'll see... he is the supermoto expert, hands down.

[@theperipateticgumshoe9047]

Why would someone go for this over the Hypermotard 950? Seems identical in many ways with less power, worse brakes, and worse suspension. Oh, and for the same amount of money.

[@daytrading5456]

I'm a huge Ducati fan. Had a 950sp hyper and sold it for an SMCR. Night and day difference for commuting and city yet still plenty for a small track or twisties. The 950sp a maniac. It was way overpowered, throttle too sensitive, etc. The 698 hyper is a supermoto... the 950 is a superbike/wannabe SM.

[@zepcrazyfre]

Why isn't this 698 street legal...smh why?

[@thestacche6898]

thanks for putting me to sleep. get someone that knows how to ride to review something like this next time.

[@anthonysilvestri4946]

Me Want Bad 🙂

[@gigi9467]

Why someone would Want to “race” These things around a track over a kawi 400cc is just stupid.

[@churchofbrap876]

Clueless ^^^^ . Supermoto is a blast. Some of us off road and motocross guys prefer it to a sport bike. Don't be a hater.

[@StefanWikstrom-rl3qx]

Yes, it would be a total Walk-over for the 698.

[@gigi9467]

@@StefanWikstrom-rl3qx it’s totally double the price and half the reliabilitylol

[@churchofbrap876]

@@gigi9467 can't afford one boo hoo

[@donkeymarco]

The Ducati 698 has a 2 years warranty with unlimited mileage. Plus for Euro 225 (in Italy) additional 24 months warranty (factory ever red) with unlimited mileage, road assistance, ... After first oil change at 1k km, oil service is every 15k km or 24 months, valve clearance check every 30k km or 48 months.

[@axellness]

Ducati reliability. No thanks

[@churchofbrap876]

2 year warranty though, so they must be pretty proud of it

[@1TotalNoob]

Warranty needs to be as long as the finance period for people like me, who can't pay cash!

[@BeginnerMoto]

@@1TotalNoobmany dealers allow you to purchase an extended warranty.

[@hookmaster1109]

What a useless review. Can't ride it, can't explain how it works and just shows a bunch of Ducati stock footage.