Hypermotard 698 vs. Hypermotard 950 | Which to Buy | Owner of Both Recommendation

[@DucatiDiaries]

*Please watch in 4K for the best visuals! Sorry for the weird music up front and at the end. I got a copyright notification. :o)*

[@badgbYouTube]

I just made this comment over on Hypermotardking's channel: I had a 698, and the ‘ticking’ noise from the engine was unbearable. The constant gear-changing was a pain on the road too. Yes, it’s lightweight and fun for about 15 minutes. I now have a 950 SP, it feels like a motorcycle and not a toy. The torque is impressive and it’s a delight to ride. The 698 would possibly make a good second bike, in many cases, but as an ‘only bike’, I think you’d soon miss a bigger bike.

[@robertjakicic5878]

Brian I believe you have become the Ducati guru and you should considered to become a sales person for Ducati.

[@DucatiDiaries]

Then I'd get an employee discount. I like how you think! 😂

[@hypermotardking]

Good video - I need to do my own comparison with my 950 SP and 698

[@itsjustjonnoh]

Thanks for the review. I sold my 636 recently, looking for a new bike in April. I think the 698 is more my type.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Great review!

[@DucatiDiaries]

@@Lethal_Venom Thank my friend. I appreciate you.

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@DucatiDiaries Welcome! Thanks for all the great Ducati content

[@nightdipper5178]

Good video, good info. Nice wheels on the 698, but I prefer spoked wheels on an SM. I like both bikes but don't ride enough to justify buying either. I'll just keep riding my older SM, the electronics on the new stuff scares me.

[@DucatiDiaries]

Yeah I had spoked wheels on my multi v4. Always best for offroad (or NY potholes). 😆

[@rockroll3372]

Great explanation but if you’dlike bigger bikes would highly recommend try the Kawasaki H2 over Busa

[@DucatiDiaries]

The H2 is a gorgeous machine. I'd love to add it to the lineup in the future!

[@jessemeanlt1]

I want the 698 and put dirt tires on it

[@cnrom]

Man! I like that 698 so much but at 90.5cm seat height it will be a problem i'm afraid. I'm 170cm

[@rubensuarez6070]

Hi, I'm not sure which one to choose between. I'm going to use it to go to work (highway max 80km/h) and take a ride on the road from time to time. I have a scrambler 803, I'm worried about the single cylinder... does it vibrate? does it lack power? thanks!!!

[@DucatiDiaries]

Watch this one if you haven't: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5PNXoiBjqyrnKMsi=SZrUtXsgB8b_0i58