Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Top Speed, Specs & Review
TL;DR
- Estimated top speed is around 125 mph, based on gearing and power-to-weight since no independent instrumented test has been published yet
- The Superquadro Mono engine makes a claimed 77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm and 46.5 lb-ft of torque at 8,000 rpm from just 659cc
- Dry weight is 332 lbs, making this the lightest Ducati currently sold in the US
- Pricing starts at $12,995 for the base model and $14,495 for the RVE trim
- No 0-60 mph figure has been independently verified; treat any number you see online as an estimate, not a tested result
How Fast Is the Hypermotard 698 Mono?
Ducati’s first single-cylinder street bike since the Supermono race machine of the mid-1990s makes 77.5 hp from just 659cc, and top speed sits around 125 mph (201 km/h), though that figure comes from spec aggregators rather than a magazine’s radar-gun or GPS test.
Ducati hasn’t published an official top speed claim, and no outlet in MotoStatz’s instrumented test library or in Cycle World’s, Rider Magazine’s, or MCN’s road tests has run this bike through a timed top-speed or 0-60 pass as of this writing.
That’s worth being direct about: if you see a specific 0-60 time attached to this bike anywhere, it’s a guess, not a measurement. Gearing offers a clue why the top end is capped where it is.
The 698 Mono uses a six-speed box with fairly short overall ratios, tuned for corner-exit drive and wheelie control rather than outright top-end pull, which tracks with a supermoto built for tight roads and trackdays rather than the interstate.
The Superquadro Mono engine is essentially half of the old 1299 Panigale’s V-twin, sharing the same 116mm bore and desmodromic valve gear, and that lineage shows.
A 659cc thumper making 77.5 hp is unheard of in this class; the KTM 690 SMC R, its closest rival, makes noticeably less peak power. You feel that pedigree the moment you crack the throttle open, because this single revs like a sportbike engine, not a dirt-bike single.
Engine, Chassis & Spec Sheet
The numbers below come directly from Ducati’s official spec sheet.
| Spec | Figure |
|---|---|
| Engine | Superquadro Mono, single-cylinder, 4-valve desmodromic, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 659cc |
| Power | 77.5 hp @ 9,750 rpm |
| Torque | 46.5 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm |
| Redline | 10,250 rpm |
| Dry weight | 332 lbs |
| Seat height | 35.6 in (33.4 in with low kit) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 gal |
| Front suspension | 45mm Marzocchi fork, fully adjustable, 8.5 in travel |
| Rear suspension | Sachs monoshock, fully adjustable, 9.4 in travel |
| Front brake | Brembo M4.32, 330mm disc, Cornering ABS |
| Price (base / RVE) | $12,995 / $14,495 |
Source: Ducati.com
What the Engine Feels Like on the Road
The short-stroke single doesn’t build torque the way a big V-twin does off the bottom, but Ducati claims 70 percent of peak torque is available from 3,000 rpm, and that matches how the bike actually rides.
There’s always drive on tap, even if it’s not the low-rpm shove you’d get from something like a KTM 690. Cycle News confirmed as much in its 2024 road test, describing traction as consistent through the rev range even with the front Pirelli light under acceleration (Cycle News, 2024).
Twin counterbalance shafts keep vibration in check at speed, which is the main reason this engine doesn’t feel like a dirt-bike single bolted to a street chassis. Where it does feel like a single is the way it wants to be revved; short-shifting kills the fun, and running it up near the 10,250 rpm limiter is where the Superquadro Mono comes alive.
If you want more, Ducati’s accessory catalog includes a Termignoni racing exhaust that bumps output to a claimed 84.5 hp and 47.3 lb-ft, though that pipe isn’t street-legal in every state and voids the standard warranty coverage on the affected components (RevZilla, 2023).
Chassis, Brakes & Ergonomics
At 332 lbs dry, this is the lightest bike in Ducati’s current US lineup, nearly 80 lbs under the V-twin Hypermotard 950. That weight, combined with a 35.6-inch seat height and aggressive steering geometry, is what makes the 698 Mono flickable in a way most middleweight nakeds aren’t.
Braking comes from a single Brembo M4.32 caliper on a 330mm disc up front, the same rotor diameter used on the Panigale V4, paired with Bosch Cornering ABS. A single-piston caliper and 245mm disc handle the rear.
For a bike this light, that front setup has more than enough bite; supermotos live on hard, late braking into corners, and the 698 Mono is built around that habit.
Ultimate Motorcycling’s canyon test of the RVE trim backed that up, describing the bike as immediately reactive to small handlebar inputs, with the short wheelbase and low weight making tight, repeated direction changes feel effortless rather than tiring (Ultimate Motorcycling, 2024).
The tradeoff for that agility is stability at speed; this isn’t a bike built to feel planted on a fast, open highway, and it isn’t trying to be one.
Seat height is where the 698 Mono narrows its audience. At 35.6 inches stock, shorter riders will want to look at the optional low-seat and low-suspension kit, which together bring seat height down to 33.4 inches without changing the bike’s supermoto geometry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the top speed of the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono?
Around 125 mph (201 km/h), based on gearing and power-to-weight calculations. No independent instrumented test has published an official figure yet.
How much horsepower does the Hypermotard 698 Mono make?
Ducati claims 77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm and 46.5 lb-ft of torque at 8,000 rpm from the 659cc Superquadro Mono single.
How much does the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono weigh?
Dry weight is 332 lbs, making it the lightest motorcycle currently sold in Ducati’s US lineup.
What is the price of the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono?
The base model starts at $12,995. The RVE trim, which adds a bi-directional quickshifter and graffiti-inspired graphics, starts at $14,495.
Is the Hypermotard 698 Mono good for beginners?
It’s not a first-bike recommendation. The combination of a high-revving 77.5 hp single, a 332-lb curb weight, and supermoto-sharp steering rewards riders who already have some seat time, even with the rider modes and traction control dialed down.
