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Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono - 2026 Specifications and Reviews
The 2026 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono is a lightweight supermotard built for agile, playful urban riding and weekend fun. Its single-cylinder 659cc engine delivers 77.5 horsepower with sharp throttle response, making it ideal for riders seeking nimble handling and accessible performance. Known for its distinctive character and flickable nature, this Ducati excels at quick maneuvers and entertaining road use.
2026
General information | |
| Color Options | Ducati Red/black/grey, Ducati Red |
| Category | Super motard |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Starting | Electric |
| Emission Details | Euro 5 |
| Emission | 111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg) |
| Clutch | Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch, hydraulic control |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Fuel Control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Induction | Injection. 62 mmThrottle bodies with full Ride by Wire system |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 116.0 x 62.4 mm (4.6 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression Ratio | 13.1:1 |
| Max Torque | 63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
| Engine Details | 2-balance countershafts |
| Capacity: | 659.0 ccm (40.21 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1443 mm (56.8 inches) |
| Seat Height | 849 mm (33.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wet Weight | 163.0 kg (359.4 pounds) |
Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono dimensions and frame | |
| Wheels | Y shaped 5-spoke light alloy. Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres. |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. ABS. Single piston floating calliper, |
| Brake Disc Diameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Front Brakes | Single disc. ABS. Aluminum flange disc, Brembo M4.32 calliper, radial pump with adjustable lever. |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage with Sachs fully adjustable monoshock. Aluminium double-sided swingarm. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 215 mm (8.5 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Ø 45 mm Marzocchi fully adjustable aluminum fork |
| Trail | 108 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Service interval | 15000 km/9000 miles/12 months. |
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
| Comments | Riding Modes, Power modes, Bosch Cornering ABS, Traction Control, Wheelie Control, Engine Brake Control. |
| Warranty | 2 years unlimited mileage |
| Lighting | LED lights |
| Electrical | Lithium-ion battery |
| Instruments | 3.8 inch LCD display with Improved Black Nematic (IBN) technology |
| Alternate seat height | 904 mm (35.6 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Rake (fork angle) | 26.1° |
| Exhaust system | 1-2 exhaust system, double aluminum mufflers, catalytic converter and lambda probe. |
| Driveline | Chain 520; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42 |
| Power | 77.5 HP (56.6 kW)) @ 9750 RPM |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Year | 2025 |
| Motorcycle name | Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
77.5 hp
Peak Power
3.6s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track78%
City82%
Cornering95%
Daily Riding55%
Touring25%
Passenger25%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This bike rewards riders who already have solid throttle control and braking skills, since a lightweight, high-compression single delivers sharp, punchy power that can catch beginners off guard. |
| Purpose | Built for attacking twisty roads and supermoto-style riding where flickability and aggressive cornering matter more than outright top speed or long-distance comfort. |
| Rider Fit | The tall seat height and firm, minimal padding demand a fit, reasonably tall rider comfortable standing on pegs and shifting body weight actively through corners. |
| Character | It has the personality of a hooligan-lite: eager, torquey off the bottom, buzzy and vibration-prone as a big single, and always egging you toward the next apex. |
| Not Ideal For | This is not the right choice for riders wanting plush all-day comfort, passenger-friendly ergonomics, or a machine suited to serious off-road or long highway touring. |
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