Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono launched at Rs 16.50 lakh

Ducati has launched the Hypermotard 698 Mono at Rs 16.50 lakh in India, making it Rs 50,000 pricier than the Hypermotard 950 RVE, which is already on sale here.

1. Hypermotard 698 Mono costs Rs 50,000 more than the Hypermotard 95
2. Bookings are open; deliveries set to begin by end-July

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono details, performance

The Hypermotard 698 Mono is Ducati’s attempt at a single-cylinder motorcycle after nearly four decades. Ducati was known to make engines with single-cylinder configuration from around the 1950s to the 1970s. As the name suggests, the Hypermotard 698 Mono is powered by a 659cc single-cylinder mill that produces 77.5hp at 9,750rpm and 63Nm at 8,000rpm. It is also worth mentioning that the Hypermotard 698 Mono has a wet weight of 151kg with no fuel which puts it nearly on par with the KTM 390 Duke.

In comparison, the Hypermotard 950 RVE is powered by a 937cc L-twin motor that produces 114hp at 9,000rpm and 96Nm at 7,250rpm. In terms of looks, the Hypermotard 698 Mono follows a design language that’s similar to its older sibling and combines supermoto styling along with Ducati aesthetics.