Why Ducati's RIPPER single-cylinder Hypermotard is BETTER than we expected.

We look into the secrets that make Ducati's 77.5-HORSEPOWER Slice-of-Superbike Single Cylinder Hypermotard so great. Mark & Kevin talk about the 659cc desmo single that powers the 2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 and 698 RVE and have a special guest to tell us more about this spectacular machine from one of the most legendary makers of high-performance motorcycles.
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[@whatspeedlimits]

When you say 'Ducati has a skill'- that is because VW owns them... VW also made the Buggati Veyron...Bentley....Lamborghini, modern Porsche..

[@AM-uk7jv]

Keep the engine above 5000 RPM and it’ll sing all day. Fun part is that you have 5000 more RPM to go.

[@jrevan]

I wouldn’t buy nothing owned by VW period thanks for the info.

[@marcjorgensen]

These pods are gold....wish they would have came out years and years ago. I was a long time subscriber and reader, and while the articles were great, the amount of detail and in depth discussion on these deep dives on the pods is unmatched to anything ever printed in Cycle World. Awesome stuff!

[@beck4218]

Princess Leia... where did you source those awesome headphones?

[@738drvr]

I test rode one last week and LOVED it. So smooth and agile. No vibes and very good through the rpm range. Nice top end. Could be the ultimate adventure bike if Ducati chooses to do it. Good gearing and surprisingly good on the interstate at 70-75mph. I’m planning to buy one for the track. It’s a HOOT!

[@backho12]

So slide by brake function is initiated by aggressive front brake application followed by more aggressive rear brake and letting the ABS and IMU handle it? Can someone please explain this. Is it controlled "backing it in?"

[@user-xj5xp6qz5g]

Same thing with timing in 2-strokes ports like 4 stroke valve timing. Everyone wants to make more and more hp and they end up ruining the engines ability to be ridden normally. I bought a 77 RD400 and under 5000rpm it would not move. Even from a stop Id have to rev the snot out of it and feather the clutch.. then I had to keep it revving high all the time just to go down the damn street, it was awful. Took me a year to find some stock timing cylinders and OMG this bike became such a joy to bomb around town on. So much torque right from idle and a strong mid.. right where anyone with a brain would want it.

[@BikeStandByMe]

Had a DRZ400SM and man that was the most fun on the crappy back roads of Northern California. Ended up selling it for the fear I would loose my license if I kept it.

[@copperaudio9664]

My 1980's Formula Singles race bike was Yamaha XT 500 based and would literally blur your vision in 2nd gear.

[@markbrown-us4xe]

Love the information from all your podcasts.

[@lowlevelcritter7577]

Love this series of videos. Look forward to them each week.

[@nunyabidness9257]

Don’t have a lot to add, other than the test ride I took left me really impressed with the engine and I hope it makes it’s way into a dual purpose and light adventure bike sooner than later. The 698 Hyper left me really impressed as a whole but the engine was a standout in how broad the spread of power was and the throttling. Yes, there were times when fuelling was a little fluffy at low RPM but in it’s element the motor was a gem.

[@dustunrosdail3583]

I would love to own a 698 within an Adventure chassis (thinking Desert X Adventure).

[@user-kv9mr1yb6n]

This is beyond awesome. Kevin is amazing and it's cool you had Bradley on to talk about riding the Ducati. Keep it going!

[@KyleMicena]

This is a amazing listen. Thank you for the detailed breakdown. Very informative, I can listen to this all day.

[@slartybartfarst9737]

29:54

[@GiacintoMarcellino]

Keep those coming guys please, it's fantastic!

[@stevedavies4953]

Speaking of swirl in the cylinder remember the Suzuki GS1100 with the Twin Swirl Combustion Chambers? Great engine! Was very popular for years in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racing.

[@4CEYLON]

Thank you for the great information