New Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono | First launch Ride On Track

[@Banditmanuk]

Chris Northover is the perfect journalist to show just what a bike with the most powerful single cylinder engine can do.

[@LEEGOOVER9901]

Anything he ride on, became magic

[@gerrybailey447]

He's such a skilled and stylish rider, love watching him, reminds me of the late great Martin Finnegan, always working those tyres hard.

[@Helmigurt]

I would kill to have his skill on two wheels. Just magic.

[@w00ey21]

laughed when he said to the guy in the pit's "no no, turn the saftey OFF"

[@theseph28]

The "most powerful single cylinder" engine confuses me as the 2018 lc4 in the duke 690r has 75hp and 75nm of torque

[@geneharrogate6911]

The *right* man for the job.

[@krazed0451]

Thanks for not beating about the bush and immediately comparing it to the 690 platform :-)

[@electric_boogaloo496]

690, 698, shows how confident Ducati were knowing that the name would draw direct comparisons.

[@yamkaw346]

⁠@@electric_boogaloo496 Funny cause neither of them are their advertised displacement. Hate that.

[@AdamsRock]

​​@@yamkaw346Well, KTM 692.7 do not sound so good😄

[@yamkaw346]

@@AdamsRock Honestly didn’t realize it was that close, I’ll let that one slide e

[@gregbloodybryant]

Chris northover really is a very impressive bike journalist, probs the best, very talented rider, very knowledgeable, and a bloody nice bloke

[@dadtube1936]

Agreed, Sm bikes are all star athletes - do anything, anytime anywhere. Love the back seat stand ups!

[@Mr.ATGATT]

Chris is my favorite moto-journalist. He has a great attitude while translating his subjective and objective observations straight to my brain. I'm already a seasoned bike-nut, but somehow, he knows how to reignite my passion! You're awesome, Chris! Oh yeah, can't wait for the comparison with the other named sumos.

[@hernilsoriano4873]

This dude has one of the best job world...He got me into Duke 890r still loving my bike 6k miles of smiles...

[@sylow606]

Take a shot every time Chris says "riot" 😂 ... Top guy for the top job, beautiful review for a beautiful bike

[@colins5142]

this is the review I've been waiting to see!! My order goes in for one tomorrow and I couldnt be more excited. Also pumped to see Fagan on the RVE and looking forward to 44's review of it.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Chris doing something with 44 would be amazing!

[@colins5142]

@@Showmetheevidence-skip to 11:43 ;)

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@Showmetheevidence- he’s fine with us thanks. 😂

[@JanSonnemann]

Chris for president. Love, peace, happynes and motorbikes for everyone😊

[@lorenzomasia9024]

Chris always standing ovation! You put a smile on my face!

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲 58 year old old school analog rider here. I recently sold the fully mod'ed DRZ SM to a coworker. Bought a used KTM SMCR that's also fully kitted with basically all the mods. By comparison to the DRZ. It an animal. Due to weather and the usual sketchy road conditions. I have really had a chance to push it. But the few opportunities I've had. It's shocking. We're waiting for decent weather to get the bikes together and see the difference 😏 My coworker is a new rider sooo.... I know this video is about the new Ducati. Just wanted to add my 2¢ from the elderly crowd 😈

[@derfss]

came from the MCN review, nice to see someone who can actually ride this bike :D

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

We're saying nothing, you know where to go first next time. 😉

[@ExMxer3]

x2

[@CurtisBrandt]

What a great bike and presentation! Chris is the perfect journalist to show this thing off.

[@drasticthompson1995]

Dag, Chris can ride ANYTHING! Dude has unbelievable skill

[@Ramon51650]

Chris never disappoints!

[@omkarshinde9939]

You know it's going to be an AMAZING video when it's a super moto and Chris is on it !!!

[@Interdiction]

Should be a 36 month warranty ,What a great rider to review bikes . We need more

[@ans512]

Chris at his best as always......the excited child smiling behind that black visor 😊.... love u brother.

[@digger8180]

Ballocks! I'm 56 & 3/4 and just love my 701 SM, come on youth try and keep up✌

[@therealslimshady4555]

Your only a pup I'm 64 aprilia tuono factory v4 1100 and a husky 701 gsxr 1000 and a blade.never to old.

[@salvadorvega9834]

@@therealslimshady4555i’ve met so many tuono & 701 owners. Must be something about us. I have a 17 tuono factory and a 23 701sm

[@SKG1941]

60 years old here and completely in love with my heavily modded 701, SM

[@DucatiDiaries]

Excellent video as always. I got my Hyper 698 in my garage and I can't wait to ride her more!!

[@andrewlucas6214]

Great news for the future as these bikes hit the used market. A ray of sunshine against all the platform based smaller bikes.

[@garrysnan1210]

Best motorcycle journalist without a doubt!!

[@darrenwhite8875]

Chris Northover + skids and wheelies = thumbs up...

[@Nomikeal]

Supermotos are back in full force and I can't imagine a better reviewer to provide a first ride video!

[@MZain1]

It’s always a treat to watch Chris ride machines ❤️ Lovely ✌🏻

[@SteelCoyote]

Just got mine last Friday. Put 188mi on it my first ride. Absolutely love it. Rides like my 510 SMR but better. Don't even notice the extra weight on the 698 vs the 510.

[@hypermotardking]

Perfect.. right person for the job - then the rest of us can take over with our real world review and usage 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jijokoshyksjijo3989]

what a machine.. and Chris's review is the best as always.. 6:01 I'm loving the speedo console too

[@abstractspaces8186]

Impressive that it still has that distinctively mean Ducati induction roar.

[@1991julez]

The perfect review

[@davemieze9021]

Let’s go! That bike sounds like it breathes fire

[@TheAdventuresofPhilJones]

Damn! I’ve always had a soft spot for Supermoto’s and this bike just looks so friggin awesome! What a great review Chris, definitely the right man to show how much fun you can have on this bike! 🔥🙏

[@fs9286]

Well done Ducati !!

[@tortuga34]

Awesome bike! Chris makes it look so easy 🔥

[@graham5318]

The supermono wasn't even on my radar but this video sure made me interested! Looks really fun!

[@marksmanAlex]

What an absolute riot

[@williamrae9954]

Cant wait to see the ADV version...that engine will be the base for other models!

[@dashuntas.m4045]

We might finally get that unicorn we’ve been waiting for; enough power, lightweight, solid and reliable build etc. only negative might probably be the cost

[@LasseJOugaard]

My thoughts exactly. Can't wait to see, if Ducati makes the "690 Adventure" KTM never wanted to.

[@SnakePilot16]

@@LasseJOugaard Excited to see what they do with the new engine but I'm not sure what the complaint with the 690 Adventure is about tbh. KTM has a 790 Adventure and the 690 Enduro. I'm not sure that a 690 Adventure would offer anything not already found in the KTM lineup.

[@williamrae9954]

@@SnakePilot16 Something that can take you RTW without changing fuel pumps?

[@roblange1445]

@@SnakePilot16weight

[@mktm1290]

Best way to find out, let Chris have 5 laps on both bikes and see the best time!!

[@Isha048]

I like that bike, I wouldn't buy any, even because in 1999 I bought a Huskvarna supermotard, and I had an accident, but the bike didn't have any fault, it was me that I'm not a good rider. I was just admiring you doing things that I can only dream of. Astonishing! Thank you for the video Chris!

[@Wilberon_McBane]

Bloomin' fantastic as always Mr Northover! Such a great way of putting things across and savage skillz. Question: Could you maybe do a beginners 101 type series on how to develope and perfect basic wheelies. I know there's loads of other videos but I know you could get the principles across in a super understandable way 🙏😎

[@marksokolski5125]

Favorite motojournalist reviewing my favorite brand of bike 👌🍝

[@urbanstrencan]

Chris love your work and reviews, keep up with great work 🤟🤟😍🤟 Ducati made me considering it's bike once again with this one😂😂

[@ClutchFirst]

I cant wait for mine to be delivered. Awesome review.

[@garyphilip3382]

Fabulous! Love this channel ! If Norton made singles like this in 1953 maybe Geoff Duke wouldn’t have gone to Gilera !

[@C64SX]

Kudos to Ducati for managing to squeeze a few more hp out of a thumper. Being a rider who usually takes it slow n easy on my rides, I'll probably never own an SM. But I've always wanted one anyway :) Love the KTM thumper (I ride a Svartpilen 701), so I'm really looking forward to your comparison!

[@CycleCruza]

Ducati has a knack for making beautiful bikes, even this new supermoto! Sick bike. I' anxious to see how it compares to the KTM 690 SMC R.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Nice one Chris. Thank you. I can’t wait to test ride one of these.

[@97rhymes]

Alright, let's give credit where it's due-this review wouldn't have been half as entertaining if it weren't for my main man, Chris. His reviews are like a masterclass in riding and wit, setting the bar sky high! Now, let's talk dream bikes. Picture this: a Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono sitting pretty in my garage, begging for a spin. And hey, a little birdie tells me a SP version might be in the works-fingers crossed! Then there's the KTM Duke 890, the trusty steed for daily commutes and for the weekend adventures I'd take the 698 to bring that grin on my face. Sure, the new Duke 990 has its perks, but those headlights? Not my cup of tea. Anyway, until my dream garage becomes a reality, I'll be tearing up the streets on the new KTM Duke 390 Gen 3 (2024) I just got. And Chris, hats off to you, my friend! Your reviews are the gospel for bike enthusiasts everywhere. Keep riding safe and riding hard! Peace out. ☮️

[@cycleholicsanonymous]

Can't wait for the comparison video

[@tonyciriello6872]

What fun that looks like ! Now, someone please put a Maico 700 single two stroke in that chassis and compare that. Track only of coarse. What regulations are depriving us from.

[@petercapsanis5839]

This guy can ride

[@Rover4387]

Is it just me or did Chris look like he was having so much fun there!! That bike was designed for you

[@Ben-nj3lv]

fantastic review. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an enduro version as i ride quite a it off road and think i'd crack those pretty cast wheels in no time.

[@synthnseq]

Statham slowing Chris down!

[@WillPerryAbuseCoach]

Just flippin’ FAB 🥰

[@gnarlybadger690]

Right man for the job bring on the Super Moto showdown 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@gaz-gemw5801]

Absolutely bloody AWESOME.😊😊😊😊😊👍🏻

[@MiamiJato]

Looks awesome.............Love Supermotos...........

[@AdamBrowne-eg1eb]

I’ve a 70bhp xr650r sm and it’s 20kg lighter. I’ve ridden a smc690 which I believe is the same weight and just feels heavy compared to my XR. Amazing how 20 years of progress hasn’t produced a road supermoto I’d prefer over my big pig…the XR has absolute legend reliability too…king of the dessert. El campèon

[@seashackf1]

Lol, that’s hilarious. You can’t get more reliable or cheaper to maintain than an XR, any XR. I have an XR 400 engine in my TRX400ex quad and it’s been bullet proof and cost nothing to maintain. It’s funny how sometimes ‘progress’ is a step back in some ways, but always much more $$$$. Did you buy it already SM’d or did you do it yourself? If so is there much involved with that bike? Don’t get me wrong, the Ktm and Duke are f’n awesome and I would love to have one, but I’m not sure the bang for the buck is there over some other options like a 650.

[@lorentzinvariant7348]

Brilliant intro!😂🤣

[@paulcullum1473]

Got a test ride booked this Saturday on a 690 SMC-R. Can get a new 23 model for £8000 at my local dealer 👍

[@796andy2]

you'll love it ! I'm a bit jealous of the duck dash I admit 😂

[@Jay-wk7jj]

Buy it.

[@WSMK-oz6ru]

Don’t do it! Unreliable bags of sh@t and KTM UKs customer service is appalling!

[@796andy2]

@WSMK-oz6ru mines been good to me so far

[@davidk5937]

I’ve had my 690 SMC R for a year and have 3,300 miles in it. Not a single issue. I don’t get why people say KTMs are unreliable as I’ve never ran into any problems on them.

[@constantinosschinas4503]

Most reviewers forget to say that wheelie control is unlocked only if you buy the special Termignoni exhaust that costs an arm and a leg.

[@_Makanko_]

Lovely bike

[@riggsyb]

Was getting ready to ask “is it worth dropping another £5k on over what I’ll get for my 18 month old SM700?” and then I got to the end of the video… 😂 Great vid as always Chris… Looking forward to the comparison! 👍🏻

[@juliuscarlopoblete2092]

Perfect moto journalists for bike tests like these...

[@nickfozouni8126]

Chris is amaaaaaaaaazing

[@willgarrod9907]

I own 3 supermotos and real best bit is after you constantly out brake and out corner sports bikes at a track day, you slide off gracefully and then laugh as you pick it up and the damage is £0.00!

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Had 4 supermotos over the years, i am crap riding them to there full potential, a lotto win and one of these will be in my garage, those rider aids will give me the confidence i have lost over the years.

[@ramonbostic]

Spec sheets rarely tell the complete story. We live in a world where in my opinion, there are no bad bikes, only ones that work for you or not. At the end of the day, motorcycles are an emotional purchase; you buy the bike that moves your soul, then look at the spec sheets later. We live in a time where technology has allowed a manufacture to create any bike they can dream up and as long as we can keep us riders interested, should make this the best time in history to be a motorcyclist.

[@ramonbostic]

Besides, KTM has a habit of buying their competition, so don't be surprised to see the collaboration!

[@JonMurray]

Aw mannn… Now I want this one hahah! Awesome video dude.

[@MikeKing710]

the dasboard looks great. I can see all info what needed. I thought it would displays not so well on the sun light like honda or something similar with this type

[@Advis52]

Can you tell a bit more about the difference with the termignoni package? Does it add to the experience over the stock setup. Does it "need" the extra hp's? Would you get it if you had to spend your own money? Thanks 😊

[@Roy_xp]

I'm 20, own an old 98 Sumo Husky and I'm completely in love with this thing, sadly the price tag is too steep for me but I don't think it's overpriced, I know for a fact that I'm going to aiming at getting this bike in the future

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Second hand goal for you, good luck!

[@johnshpakovsky8987]

I have one question! Can you shut off ABS and roll some stoppies? I'm a 60 year old and still love this kind of shenanigans.

[@benmanning4340]

The Aprilia SXV still remains the ultimate sexy supermoto ever made in my opinion - no aids, no restrictions, just raw rip your arms off power!

[@serow6]

The SXV was the biggest disaster in Aprilia's history. I owned the first gen bike and it was a huge disappointment. They did figure it out but not before replacing a bunch of engines and pissing tons of people. Ducati and KTM build quality in this narrow use case blows away what the SXV / RXV platform was on day one. The aids make this Ducati the most accessible bike for a new rider who wants to lay down stunts and do track days. You'll hopefully see these on the road. SXVs are all hiding in their garages or sitting around with broken motors....

[@benmanning4340]

@@serow6 yeah that's why I said in my opinion, I didn't ask for yours. I also said no rider aids, that's part of owning an SXV or other true supermotos converted or not. I also own a KTM and GasGas 2 stroke converted supermotos, again no aids,no restrictions from factory just pure hilariously fun power. As for reliability of the Aprilia, there have been many accounts including myself of people doing many thousands of miles without needing to touch the engine internals. But as with anything mechanical, they can and do go wrong but with a little maintenance and the knowledge to know what you're doing and what you're looking at with these compact explosive V twin engines, they can of course become reliable. I myself always prefer the more "unusual" bikes that no one's ever heard of and often use my Aprilia and my 2 strokes for work on nicer days so no they're not sat in my garage with a "broken motor". 👍

[@mochabear88]

well done

[@AustinM-pl2iz]

What about the vibrations with mono cylinder? Is there any?

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Chris did talk about vibration in the vid.

[@chukku2175]

Even though I will never own a Supermoto myself I am still excited about Ducati investing in this new single cylinder bike. I hope they will bring a Hard Enduro version as well.. and who knows , maybe even a lighweight (~175kg wet) ADV / Rally bike built around this engine. But they probably won't to not compete with their own line-up (Desert X) 😢

[@nicksokolis6343]

The problem with turning this to an enduro might be the high reving engine.

[@chukku2175]

Yes, potentially. But I am sure that Ducati can tune the engine to be more torquey with less Max HP at lower revs. Take the Tuareg 660 engine for example. It also derives from a revy sportbike but works perfectly in the Enduro trim.

[@samhill3496]

Great looking bike. Now an Adventure model with 698 engine and the modular frame.

[@mattsloop2736]

In the US a 16 year old can get his license and jump on one of these or any other bike ducati makes. We don't have age or power restrictions if you take the MSF course you can ride whatever lol my 17 year old rides my 821 ducati monster all the time. As well as the buell xb12r firebolt that we owned.

[@sigberetta72]

Any problems with false neutrals? My SMCR was bad until I put a couple thousand or so miles on it!

[@eskozeskoz]

Can you clutch up wheelie? or only power wheelies?

[@kd350]

Sounds clutched up to me. But in the lower gears I'm sure power wheelies are on the menu

[@turbobock]

Class!

[@bendavies6775]

Great video 😊 Have you ever used a thumb activated rear brake for a supermoto to help right turns?

[@caskstrength7629]

Nice Video.👌thanks.🇳🇱

[@reverendhoover]

Surely the quickshifter should be standard? I'll be surprised if I see one of these in the wild.

[@svracing3]

I had the smc r for 3 months and loved it so much right up to the point it didn’t work and spent 4 months at the dealer had the old 640 model too would have 1 of these in a heart beat but might wait for the second gen

[@dfakto]

Great video! I have to ask...what is that hideous cable above the screen!?

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

How would you comapre it to the Ducati 950 or track focused 450 Husky?

[@jimwitt21]

Big single supermotos make me so happy 😂

[@renatojlopes]

Great! Just great! When is this man jumping on the Desert X Rally?

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

We’ve requested one, not too long hopefully.

[@dukerider0319]

Im not sure and could be mistaken but i think Chris Northover loves supermoto bikes. The wheel device would be great on the RVE 950

[@briansteele2723]

I think you pop wheelies on most of the bikes on the channel but this one suits you more! Just one question, couldn't the cables be tidied / integrated better?

[@michaeltward2859]

I doubt you will see this but do you know when you could do a comparison between this and the ktm? As a Husky 701sm owner I would love to see that.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

We’ve seen it, we’ve asked for a Mono in the UK so hopefully won’t be long.

[@rickyzechariah1793]

What's the chance they'll make an enduro version with suspension on par with the Desert X Rally? I'd buy it!

[@onemanmob6756]

I hope Ducati puts this electronic package on their other bikes (Monster, the big Hyper etc) eventually

[@timh6845]

I am delighted Ducati is returning to single cylinder bikes.

[@davidmallia628]

If it does not have a fuel guage, does it, at least, have a low fuel indicator?? Thanks!

[@OldDirtGuy]

Is the race pipe obnoxiously loud? Or can you just circle the option page and send it as a street bike?