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2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono: MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE.
Introducing the new 2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono…
The first Ducati single-cylinder Supermotard.
The Hypermotard 698 Mono was created with the sole objective of thrilling through the curves, between the kerbs of the tracks but also in the city, transforming every move into the most fun moment of the day. An objective achieved by applying technical solutions derived from the world of the Panigale for the engine, electronics, and chassis to a new segment for Ducati, creating a motorcycle capable of unforgettable riding emotions.
The Hypermotard 698 Mono is designed and built to achieve maximum performance on asphalt and is equipped with the new Superquadro Mono, the most sophisticated and high-performance single-cylinder road engine ever made. A record-breaking engine producing 77.5 hp with maximum rev limit of 10,250 rpm, a new benchmark for the category. This engine derives from the twin-cylinder of the 1299 Panigale, from which it inherits the 116 mm bore piston, combustion chamber, titanium intake and steel exhaust valves and Desmodromic distribution, the same solution that Ducati uses in MotoGP.
Its electronic package, unrivaled in the category, allows the less expert to learn to ride like a Supermotard rider, supported by ABS Cornering which for this bike boasts settings specifically developed to manage “backing in” on the track.
The same package allows more experienced riders to fully exploit the high power of the Superquadro Mono engine and the stable and rigorous chassis. The Hypermotard 698 Mono combines the precision of the front end of Ducati sports bikes with the typical nimbleness of Supermotards, for easy, intuitive riding like a fun bike should have. This balance was achieved from chassis dimensions that provide a more neutral and communicative front end compared to motorcycles derived from the offroad world, which are typically more understeering.
Added to all this is a design that enhances the presence of the new Superquadro Mono engine, combining the distinctive traits of racing Supermotards such as simplicity, aggressiveness, and visual lightness with the cleanliness and sophistication of the finishing details to which Ducatisti are now accustomed.
2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono: the new benchmark for road Supermotards
- The perfect fun bike; compact and light like a racing Supermotard; beautiful, sophisticated, and high-performance like every Ducati
- The first Ducati single-cylinder Supermotard is equipped with the new Superquadro Mono engine, the most sophisticated and high-performance in its category with 77.5 hp and a maximum revolution speed of 10,250 rpm
- The Hypermotard 698 Mono is equipped as standard with electronics that allow you to ride like a real Supermotard rider.
- Carrying over technical solutions derived from the world of the Panigale, the Hypermotard 698 Mono is a motorcycle with great responsiveness and sports-like riding precision, with an engine that pulls like no other.
- Ducati Superquadro Mono engine with bore and stroke of 116 and 62.4 mm, 659 cc, maximum power of 77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm, maximum torque of 46.4 lb-ft at 8,000 rpm, box-in-box piston, desmodromic distribution with titanium intake valves
- Steel trellis frame with tubes of different sections and thicknesses, steel tube subframe, and aluminum double-sided swingarm
- 45 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork, fully adjustable, with upper adjusters for hydraulic calibrations, 8.5 inches (215 mm) travel. Fully adjustable Sachs monoshock with interposition of progressive linkages, external adjusters for hydraulic calibrations, wheel travel 9.8 inches (240 mm).
- 5-spoke alloy wheels 120/70-17” and 160/60-17”with Pirelli DIABLO™ Rosso IV tires
- Bosch-Brembo ABS 10.3ME Cornering braking system
- 330 mm diameter front disc with aluminum flange and Brembo M4.32 4-piston radial caliper
- Rider footrests optimized for sport riding with removable rubber covering for maximum grip with racing boots
- Full LED headlight with double-C DRL, Full-LED rear light
- Dashboard with 3.8” IBN (Improved Black Nematic) LCD screen with gear shift LED
- Lithium-ion battery
- Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
- 3 Power Modes (Low, Mid, High)
- 4 Riding Modes (Sport, Road, Urban, Wet)
- Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
- Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
- Engine Brake Control (EBC)
- Ducati Power Launch (DPL)
- Ducati Link Ready with infotainment apps
- Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up&Down
2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Design
The aesthetics of the Hypermotard 698 Mono have been defined by explicitly recalling the aesthetic canons of supermotard racing, such as essentiality, compactness and aggressiveness, inserting them into a typically Ducati design: complex but linear, clean and refined in its minimalism. The result is a tall, slim, light motorcycle, with superstructures that extend slightly downwards to leave the engine visible and maximize the message of nimbleness, reinforced by the lightness, also visual, of the five-spoke alloy wheels with a “Y” design.
The Superquadro Mono engine itself, essential and characterized by a marked vertical development, therefore becomes a distinctive element of a minimal design born from the search for maximum effectiveness and fun in riding. The high saddle with a specialist, almost extreme profile, is designed to support both body riding and riding with the leg projected towards the inside of the curve, and offers extreme slenderness and a less sinuous shape in the apical view. The flyline is defined by the visual connection line between the saddle itself and the shoulder of the tank, which continues and closes on the front mudguard to push the bike forward and emphasize its dynamism to communicate the fun-bike personality of the Hypermotard 698 Mono bike from the very first moment.
The slender tail, the high and extended mudguard, the sides that embrace the exhaust and become number plates, the tank itself left partially exposed are essential and almost basic elements in their minimalism, but with attention to couplings and finishes while maintaining simplicity and the lightness typical of a racing world like that of supermotard.
The design of the Hypermotard 698 Mono remains in fact always unmistakably linked to typical concepts of Ducati and the Hypermotard family. Perfect examples of this can be found in the very compact headlight mask with LED projector and “double C” DRL, which dominates the front view and gives the model a technological and distinctive appearance, but also in the tank sides and in the exhaust with double silencer under the tail in which the rear light is integrated, which recalls the “double C” motif of the DRL light. Both the front and rear direction indicators are LED.
Engine
The new Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono is powered by the Superquadro Mono, the latest creation among Ducati engines, designed to constitute the performance benchmark among road single-cylinder engines.
Light and compact, the Superquadro Mono was developed starting from the basis of the maximum evolution of the Ducati road twin-cylinder, the 1285 cc Superquadro of the Panigale 1299. In fact, the bore value of 116 mm is identical, which combined with a stroke of 62.4 mm gives the Superquadro Mono a displacement of 659 cc. And a significant part of the thermal, i.e. the piston, the shape of the combustion chamber, the desmodromic distribution control are the same as those on the powerful twin-cylinder. Thanks to these solutions, the Superquadro Mono delivers a maximum power of 77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm, and is capable of reaching 10,250 rpm in ratios from second to sixth, values never achieved before with a road singlecylinder. In first gear only, the limiter is set at 10,000 rpm. The torque, whose maximum value is 6.4 kgm at 8,000 rpm, is distributed in a particularly favourable manner, resulting in linear and exploitable delivery from a performance perspective.
Fuel feed is entrusted to a single oval-section throttle body with an equivalent diameter of 62 mm, with an under-throttle injector controlled by a ride-by-wire system.
The die-cast engine crankcases integrate the water jacket around the cylinder barrel, made of aluminium as on the 1299 Superleggera rather than steel, with benefits in terms of cooling due to the thinness of the walls.
In the 35 kW version, reserved for A2 licence holders, the Superquadro Mono delivers 43.5 hp @ 6,250 and 5 kgm @ 5,750 rpm of maximum torque. (complete press kit for the Superquadro Mono engine here).
Chassis
The Hypermotard 698 Mono focuses entirely on compactness and lightness, with 151 kg of weight in running order which weighs 48.5% on the front axle and the remaining 51.5% on the rear axle. A result obtained thanks to high-level technical solutions and components, such as the new trellis frame, the functional and minimal double-sided swingarm, lithium ion battery, cast alloy wheels, brake discs with aluminium flanges and the Marzocchi fork with tubes in the same material.
Furthermore, the ergonomics have been studied with the sole objective of offering the rider total control over the motorbike and maximum reactivity. The handlebar, 807 mm wide, is an aluminium element with a variable section, tightened by U-bolts fixed to the upper steering plate with an essential, specialist look underlined by the black anodization. The U-bolts are designed to be mounted in two positions, varying the advancement of the handlebar by 8 mm. U-bolts and steering head are forged.
The design of the footpegs is optimized to maximize the lean angle and offer maximum grip with racing boots through the removal of the rubber covering, thanks to a specific processing on the edge.
Frame
The frame is a trellis made of steel tubes with differentiated sections and thicknesses to optimize stiffness and weight (7.2 kg) and ensure the robustness necessary to manage the stresses of typical supermotard riding, with frequent landings from wheelies. The powder-coated frame also acts as an upper attachment for the monoshock. The rear subframe is removable and is also a trellis made of steel tubes with a uniform cylindrical section with walls 1.6 mm thick.
The double-sided swingarm, 572 mm long, is made of a single piece of cast aluminium, minimal and specialist, with a straight course that combines lightness (3.9 kg) and stiffness. The finish is natural, with mechanical processing of the visible areas. The shock absorber works by interposing progressive off-roadinspired linkages, which allow the suspension travel to be exploited with maximum effectiveness by limiting the bottom-out.
The characteristic measurements see a steering tube inclined by 26.3° with steering plates with an offset of 34 mm, for a trail of 109 mm and a wheelbase contained in 1,447 mm. The result is a motorcycle whose handling is characterized by the load transfers during braking and acceleration typical of supermotard, combined with the precision and communication present in the DNA of Ducati sports models, thus defining a very high riding quality on the circuit.
Suspensions
The suspensions of the Hypermotard 698 Mono have been specifically developed to cover a particularly wide range of use. The standard calibration has been defined to guarantee excellent behaviour on the road, with good comfort and at the same time adequate support in dynamic riding. By acting on the hydraulics of the fork and shock absorber it is possible to obtain the correct support for sportier riding and use on the circuit.
The front suspension consists of a 45 mm Marzocchi aluminium upside-down fork, fully adjustable and with 215 mm of travel. Preload adjustment occurs on both forks, while hydraulic braking has separate functions, with extension on the right tube and compression on the left. Calibration is speeded up by the use of remote adjusters on the fork head. The decision to use aluminium sliders helps keep the weight of the fork at just 8.1 kg.
The rear monoshock is a Sachs of off-road inspiration, also fully adjustable, with hydraulic settings that can be quickly modified thanks to remote adjusters.
The vehicle’s use and maintenance manual shows the recommended calibrations for comfort-oriented road use, sporty road riding, track use and use with a passenger on the road.
Tyres and rims
To reduce unsprung masses, in this case also subject to the gyroscopic effect, the Hypermotard 698 Mono mounts lightweight five-spoke cast wheels with a “Y” design, the most effective in terms of weight containment. This solution in fact allows for a total weight reduction of 500 grams compared to a similar pair of spoked rims, and combined with the adoption of the aluminium disc flange (-17% weight compared to a similar steel element) gives the wheel particularly low inertia at the front which gives the front end that high precision typical of Ducati sports models.
The tyres are Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV in sizes 120/70 ZR 17 at the front and 160/60 at the rear, which enhance the dynamic qualities of the Hypermotard 698 Mono.
Brakes
The front braking system relies on a single 330 mm disc, the same diameter used on the Panigale V4, the current standard for supersport motorcycles, specifically designed by Brembo for the Hypermotard 698 Mono. An M4.32 four-piston radial caliper works on the disc, controlled by a Brembo 15/19 pump, also radial.
At the rear the system has a single 240 mm disc, also with a specific design, worked by a floating caliper.
Electronics
The Hypermotard 698 Mono is equipped with an electronic package unmatched in the segment for completeness and sophistication. Ducati specialists have developed unprecedented strategies and calibrations for ABS, DWC and EBC, specifically designed to amplify riding pleasure and support expert riders in typical supermotard riding, allowing them to make the most of performance when riding on the track. At the same time, the electronic suite of the Hypermotard 698 Mono is a precious training tool that allows less experienced riders to acquire familiarity and ability in motard techniques in total safety.
The electronic package uses the Bosch six-axis inertial platform (IMU), which instantly detects the roll, yaw and pitch angle of the motorcycle. The supported features are ABS Cornering (with two different levels of functionality for slide-by-brake, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake
Control (EBC), Ducati Traction
Control (DTC), Ducati Power Launch (DPL) and Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down. The settings are associated with four riding modes (Sport, Road, Urban, Wet) which can naturally be customized by the rider.
Power Modes
The delivery and maximum power expressed by the Superquadro Mono engine are managed through three
• High Power Mode: maximum power is 77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm and the response to throttle control is direct and dynamic. It is designed for use on the track.
• Mid Power Mode: maximum power remains 77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm, but the response to control is smooth and progressive. It is designed for use on the road.
• Low Power Mode: designed for low-grip surfaces, it offers a maximum power reduced to 58.5 hp (43 kW) at 9,500 rpm, and the response is particularly smooth.
ABS Cornering with slide-by-brake
The Hypermotard 698 Mono is the first Ducati equipped with ABS Cornering with four levels, of which two (2 and 3 respectively) are reserved for use on the circuit and characterized by different calibrations for slideby-brake functionality. This function is fundamental in supermotard riding where a powerslide entering a corner, triggered and managed through the rear brake, becomes a manoeuvre that can be carried out safely even by those who do not have the levels of experience and ability necessary to manage it without the assistance of electronics. It is the first motard to introduce a control equipped with this type of functionality, optimized for use with the EBC 1 engine brake control setting.
Level 4 offers safe and stable behaviour, and is associated by default with the Road, Urban and Wet riding modes. It guarantees safe and stable braking in all conditions, keeping rear wheel lift under control during more pronounced decelerations.
Level 3 is associated with the Sport riding mode. It intervenes on both the front and rear axle, without mitigating lift-up and introducing the slide-by-brake functionality at the rear, at a level suitable for those who have no motard riding experience. The permitted drift angle is in fact easy to manage and never puts the rider in difficulty, safely educating him in the drift technique of riding on the track. The Cornering function remains active on the front wheel.
Level 2 is designed to support expert riders in riding on the track, allowing them to enter corners while powersliding with less psychological effort. The yaw angle managed is greater, and up to 50° of roll is allowed, thus allowing the rider to take the slide right into the curve while always counting on predictable and repeatable behaviour. The Cornering function remains active on the front wheel only.
Level 1 is reserved for very expert riders who want to exploit the maximum performance of the Hypermotard 698 Mono on the track. The ABS intervenes only on the front wheel, without Cornering functionality, leaving the more expert riders with complete management of the powerslide when entering corners.
ABS levels 2 and 1 are not associated by default with any riding mode, but must be selected through the ABS menu.
EBC (Engine Brake Control)
The EBC engine braking management system derives from the one developed by Ducati for racing competition and allows the rider to choose the intensity of the engine braking applied by the rear wheel when the throttle is closed. The EBC system offers three levels of intervention.
DTC (Ducati Traction Control)
The DTC manages rear wheel grip loss by integrating data from the wheel speed sensors and the inertial platform, also considering the lean angle. The DTC is therefore able to control rear wheel slip, increasing the performance and active safety of the motorbike. On the Hypermotard 698 Mono the DTC offers four levels of intervention.
Level 4 is reserved for wet surfaces, while 3 and 2 are suitable for road riding. Given the high mechanical grip of the Hypermotard 698 Mono, the strategies are mainly calibrated to manage any sudden losses of grip. Level 1, not associated by default with any riding mode, is designed for use on the track.
DPL (Ducati Power Launch)
The DPL electronic system, adjustable on three levels, is able to guarantee lightning-fast starts, allowing the rider to concentrate only on managing the clutch release. Once set, simply insert first gear and open the throttle: during the first phase of the start the DPL, while the rider modulates the clutch release, will keep the Superquadro Mono stable around an optimal speed depending on the selected DPL level; in the second phase, when the clutch is completely released, the DPL will control the torque delivered to ensure the maximum possible acceleration based on the predefined level.
For its operation, the DPL uses the functions of the DWC and always keeps the DTC active, to guarantee the maximum level of safety in every situation. The system automatically deactivates above the end speed of the manoeuvre (120 km/h), or once third gear is engaged. To preserve the clutch, the system uses an algorithm that allows only a limited number of consecutive starts. The number of launches available is reestablished when the user uses the motorbike normally.
The DPL is adjustable on 3 levels. Level 1 is the one that favours performance at the start, level 3 is the most “safe and stable”.
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
The Ducati Wheelie Control system increases rider safety by analysing the bike’s set-up, detecting wheelies and managing engine output accordingly. The DWC is integrated into the Riding Modes, is adjustable on 4 levels and can be deactivated.
In the specific application on the Hypermotard 698 Mono, the DWC was implemented with different logic.
Normally the DWC has an action that varies between optimizing thrust during acceleration at the higher performance levels and preventing the front wheel from leaving the ground at the most conservative ones. In this specific case, the behaviour takes into consideration how the wheelie manoeuvre is a fundamental component of the taste of riding on the circuit with supermotards, while maintaining as a priority that of raising the level of safety of the rider astride the Hypermotard 698 Mono.
In levels 4 to 2 the control optimizes acceleration thrust at the higher performance levels, and prevents the front wheel from leaving the ground in the more conservative ones. By selecting level 1, a strategy specifically calibrated for Motard riding is activated, which in the event of a sudden opening of the throttle control allows the front wheel to be lifted but prevents the motorbike from assuming a dangerous and uncontrollable position.
Ducati Performance Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
Dedicated software for the DWC system is available on the Hypermotard 698 Mono, reserved for use on the track, which in level 1-2 includes a wheelie assistance strategy called Wheelie Assist. This strategy assists the pilot in executing and maintaining an elongated wheelie (up to third gear in the case of gear changes with DQS or reaching the limiter on the individual gears), regulating the wheelie angle using the torque supplied. The system works best in combination with the DQS.
Riding Modes
On the Hypermotard 698 Mono the electronic controls described above are integrated into four Riding Modes: Sport, Road, Urban and Wet.
• Sport Riding Mode is dedicated to use on the track with high grip surfaces. The associated default Power Mode is High, with maximum power of 77.5 hp, dynamic engine response to throttle control and reduced intervention by the DTC system (level 2). The ABS is set to level 3, while the DWC is
set to level 2, which enhances sporty riding. Engine Brake Control (EBC) is set to level 1.
• Road Riding Mode is designed for sporty road riding. In the default configuration it is associated with Mid Power Mode, with maximum power of 77.5 hp and smooth throttle response. ABS is set to level 4, DWC to level 3, DTC to level 3 and EBC to level 2.
• Urban Riding Mode is designed for use on city streets, where grip may not be optimal. Also in this case the default is Mid Power Mode, but the associated calibrations of the electronic controls are designed from a safety perspective. The DTC and DWC are in fact set to level 3 and the ABS to level 4, with maximum braking stability and rear lift control. Engine braking (EBC) is at level 2.
• Wet Riding Mode is dedicated to slippery surfaces, for example in case of rain. With the Low Power Mode, associated by default, the power of the Superquadro Mono is limited to 43 kW/58 hp, with a particularly softened response of the RbW when opening the throttle, an even more significant
intervention of the DTC and DWC systems, calibrated to level 4. The ABS is calibrated at level 4, the EBC engine braking management at level 3.
Dashboard
The dashboard, with LED display, is designed to offer maximum lightness and compactness (133 x 56 mm) with a horizontal form factor, objectives that cannot be achieved using a standard TFT panel. The result is instrumentation perfectly integrated inside the number plate, obtaining a slim and minimalist front view, typical of racing supermotards.
The 3.8″ LCD display, specifically developed for Ducati, is based on IBN (Improved Black Nematic) technology with white characters on a black background, for maximum visibility in all conditions, and antiscratch surface treatment. As on the Panigale V4, a green LED on the external frame indicates the ideal moment for changing gear, while the red one indicates the intervention of the limiter.
Despite its compact size, the display is full of information, showing a bar tachometer, speed, gear engaged and selected riding mode. The layout also includes the icons of the Ducati Multimedia System, available as a Ducati Performance accessory, which allows you to connect the motorbike with your smartphone and manage its most important multimedia functions in addition to those available with the Ducati Link App.
Unmistakable Ducati style
The new Hypermotard 698 Mono combines a typical Supermotard racing aesthetic, minimal, compact, and aggressive, with clean lines and attention to detail typical of Ducati design.
The result is a slim and sleek motorcycle. The superstructures reduced to a minimum immediately communicate Ducati sportiness and enhance the vertical development of the new Superquadro Mono. The high and flat seat, the high front mudguard, the sharp tail, and the rear number plates are all elements that confirm its attitude.
In line with Ducati style, the five-spoke alloy wheels with a “Y” design combine a sporty look with the advantage of lightness. Another unique element is the double silencers mounted at the top, on the sides of the tail, a distinctive element of the Hypermotard family and racing Supermotards. The super compact LED headlight integrates the DRL function with a double “C” light profile, making the Hypermotard 698 Mono a motorcycle that does not go unnoticed. The same light signature is found in the rear position light.
The fun-bike personality of the Hypermotard 698 Mono emerges clearly in the RVE version, characterized by the dedicated ‘Graffiti’ livery. This was created with the use of water decals with the aim of obtaining refined and complex graphics inspired by works of street art.
Superquadro Mono engine
The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono debuts the new Superquadro Mono, the latest addition to the Borgo Panigale engines which presents itself as a new performance benchmark among single-cylinder road bikes.
Powerful, light, and compact, it comes from the most powerful and refined twin-cylinder ever created by Ducati: the 1,285 cc Superquadro of the 1299 Panigale. It retains the 116 mm bore of that engine, a record value for a road single-cylinder, combined with a stroke of 62.4 mm for a displacement of 659 cc, and highly sophisticated solutions.
The “box-in-box” piston, the titanium intake valves, the aluminum cylinder liner, the piston pin equipped with DLC coating, and naturally Desmodromic distribution make the Superquadro Mono capable of revving at speeds normally reserved only for racing single cylinders (the limiter is set at 10,250 rpm) and delivers a maximum power of 77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm.
The torque, whose maximum value is 46.4 lb at 8,000 rpm, is distributed with a linear delivery that can be exploited in sports riding. Furthermore, by fitting the Termignoni racing exhaust, in track use configuration, power increases by 7 horsepower reaching an incredible 84.5 hp, another record for a single-cylinder.
Electronics
The standard electronic equipment of the Hypermotard 698 Mono is the most complete in its category and includes many of the controls present on the Panigale V4, developed specifically for this bike. ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Engine Brake Control, Ducati Power Launch and Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down, which can be purchased as an accessory for the standard version and is supplied as standard on the RVE version.
The goal is always the same: to increase riding fun. And with the Hypermotard 698 Mono, less experienced riders will be able to approach Supermoto-style riding with the support of sophisticated electronics.
The Hypermotard 698 Mono has four riding modes (Sport, Road, Urban and Wet) to which the Engine Mode (available on 3 levels), DTC, EBC and ABS levels are assigned by default, which can be modified by the rider. Everything is managed by the 3.8″ LCD screen with white characters on a black background. As on the Panigale V4, the Hypermotard 698 Mono also features gear change indicator lights when the rev limit is approaching.
The Hypermotard 698 Mono is the first Ducati to offer four levels of ABS. Two of these integrate the Slide-by-Brake functionality, which through the rear brake allows safe and repeatable cornering when backing in during competitive riding on the track.
With the ABS set to level 3, when using the rear brake during aggressive braking on the track, the Slide-by-Brake activates, allowing the bike a contained yaw angle that is easier to manage. Just brake, start entering the corner and the electronics will take care of the rest. This level was developed for less experienced riders on the track who want to start learning sideways corner entry techniques. With this level of Slide-by-Brake, “backing in” becomes more controllable.
When ABS is set to level 2, Slide-by-Brake allows for a more extreme style and more pronounced slides into the corner. This level was developed for sporting use on the track for those who already have experience with “backing in” braking, but want to count on some of the security offered with the ABS system.
For more experienced riders who want to independently manage slides when entering corners on the track, level 1 is available in which the ABS, not Cornering, is active only on the front.
Finally, the ABS of the Hypermotard 698 Mono also has level 4, developed for low-grip situations to guarantee maximum stability and safety, and the default setting with Wet Riding Mode.
The bike offers 4 levels of Wheelie Control. Levels 4, 3 and 2 ensure maximum acceleration out of corners while minimizing lift from the front wheel. Level 1, however, was developed for use on the track and allows controlled and safe lifting of the front, maximizing both performance and fun.
Furthermore, exclusively for use on the track, the Ducati Performance software for Ducati Wheelie Control is available as an accessory. This functionality can be activated only in association with the Termignoni Ducati Performance exhaust, not street-legal, and provides an additional assistance strategy called Wheelie Assist. In this case the electronics assist the rider in executing and maintaining a prolonged wheelie, regulating the angle using the engine torque delivered.
Chassis and ergonomics
The Hypermotard 698 Mono is compact and lightweight, with a curb weight of 333 pounds (151 kg) without fuel. A result obtained thanks to solutions such as the trellis frame with differentiated sections and thicknesses weighing only 16 pounds (7.2 kg), capable of combining strength with rigidity and lightness, to the cast rims (-1.1 pounds compared to similar spoked wheels), to the brake discs with aluminum flange (-17% compared to a steel unit) and to the lightweight, fully adjustable 45mm upside-down Marzocchi fork weighing only 17.8 pounds (8.1 kg).
The double-sided swingarm, light and minimal, works via a progressive linkage with a fully adjustable rear shock absorber. The rims are fitted with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires, measuring 120/70 ZR 17 at the front and 160/60 ZR 17 at the rear.
The front braking system relies on a single 330 mm disc developed specifically by Brembo for the Hypermotard 698 Mono, with Brembo M4.32 radial caliper. At the rear, there is a single 240 mm disc, also with a dedicated design.
The riding position is designed for maximum control in sports riding, supporting both the “leg out” Supermoto style and “knee down” track style. The variable section handlebar determines a dominant position on the bike. Fore and aft adjustment is made via eccentric U-bolts.
The footrests are designed to maximize the lean angle. Furthermore, by removing the rubber inserts it is possible to obtain maximum grip with racing boots when used on the track thanks to a specific processing of the edge. The extremely slim upper structure of the bike and the flat saddle covered with an optimized grip fabric facilitate body and leg movements.
Accessories
Enthusiasts who wish to exploit the high performance of the Hypermotard 698 Mono on the circuit will find various options in the Ducati Performance catalog, starting from the Termignoni racing exhaust, racing seat, motard footrests, as well as sliders and protective covers for the engine crankcases.
There are also different carbon fiber components, which help to lighten the Ducati single-cylinder and make it more aggressive: from the front panel to the heat shield for the exhaust manifold, up to a homologated muffler in titanium and carbon fiber. Finally, those who want to embellish the aesthetics will find various parts in aluminum machined from solid, such as brake and clutch levers and their fluid reservoirs, a fuel cap, and dynamic turn signals.
Apparel
The Hypermotard 698 Mono is a fun bike. Easy to ride, with great style. For this reason, Ducati has created a dedicated clothing line.
The Overlay Yo jacket is the main piece of the collection, with a contemporary and original design created in collaboration with Drudi Performance. It combines a transparent outer fabric with a thermoregulating 3D mesh. This super-versatile jacket, produced by Spidi Sport, can be connected to a protective vest for use on a motorbike.
The collection is enriched by the sweatshirt, certified for use on motorbikes thanks to the technical fabric reinforcements and CE protectors on the shoulders and elbows. The perfect match is with the dedicated helmet with an aggressive Supermotard look and a strong personality.
The collection also includes technical boots specific for Supermoto riding and sports shoes designed for daily use.
Colors, availability and pricing
The new Hypermotard 698 Mono will be available in dealerships in the Ducati network starting from February in the classic Ducati Red with powder-coated frame, or in the RVE version with dedicated graphics, black frame and DQS quickshifter as standard.
The first single-cylinder road-going Supermotard by Ducati, born with just one aim – to transmit excitement, dominating the scene.
Live. Play. Ride.
Climb aboard and let fun take charge. The new Hypermotard 698 Mono is the first single-cylinder road-going Supermotard by Ducati, born with just one aim – to transmit excitement, dominating the scene. Simple, lightweight, and agile, it is a fun bike with racing DNA.
The ideal combo for first-class fun.
Style, power, and control. The ideal combo that leaves you with just one thought: to enjoy every moment aboard the Hypermotard 698 Mono.
Engine New 659 cc Superquadro Mono
The 659 cc Superquadro Mono with desmodromic timing is the most sophisticated and high-performance single-cylinder road engine ever built, able to achieve the highest engine speed in its category.
Style Motard style by Ducati
The aggressive, simple, and compact look typical of a race-ready supermotard is combined with the clean and well-finished surfaces so distinctive of every Ducati.
Technology Superbike-derived technologies
To achieve maximum performance on track, we’ve applied technical solutions deriving from the Panigale world to the engine, frame, and electronics.
RVE version available in “Graffiti” livery and Ducati Red
The “Graffiti” livery was created with the use of water-based decals with the aim of obtaining a refined and complex graphic inspired by street art works. The standard version is distinguished by the essentiality of the mass-coloured Ducati Red plastics, typical of the supermotard world.
Style that won’t go unnoticed.
A real Supermotard is a single cylinder. And that’s all there is to it. Simple, compact, slender, and aggressive. The design of the Hypermotard 698 Mono centers around these elements, which marry with the sophisticated and clean lines for which every Ducati is known for.
Beautiful and Bad
The look of the new Hypermotard 698 Mono retraces the distinctive traits of a race-ready supermotard. Clean lines, compact forms, and aggressive style. The bold yet refined look is traced by the high seat, the simple, straight double-sided swingarm, and the slender tail section. The fender is high and expansive, while the rear fairings wrap around the exhaust, leaving room for the number plate holder.
A sharp gaze
The extremely compact LED headlamp incorporates the DRL daytime running light with “double C” design, which dominates the front view and gives the model a technological appearance that is immediately recognizable.
Alloy wheels
A true motard in Ducati Style with five-spoke Y-shaped alloy wheels, combining the sporty look with the benefit of lightness.
The RVE side of fun
The RVE version flaunts the Graffiti livery, its graphics accentuating the street character of the Hypermotard 698 Mono and ensuring that the motorcycle will always be noticed. Even with the engine off.
Motard to the core.
Explore the collection dedicated to the Hypermotard 698 Mono. Flaunt an aggressive look, designed for those with personality to spare. And if you want to further customize your bike, choose Ducati Performance accessories, like the Termignoni racing exhaust, racing seat, and motard footpegs.
New Superquadro Mono. Single cylinder, super in every way.
The latest Ducati engine is already first in its class. Derived from the 1285 cc Superquadro engine of the 1299 Panigale, the Superquadro Mono flaunts Ducati racing DNA in just one cylinder. It inherits both its racing character and desmodromic system from the Superquadro, which allows it to rev higher than any other and fully express itself, for truly exciting performance.
The limiter is set at 10,250 rpm: no other single-cylinder engine can achieve this rotation speed. Power is the highest in its segment, with 77.5 hp at 9750 rpm and 46.5 lb-ft of torque at 8,000 rpm.
Record-breaking performance is combined with benchmark service intervals, the oil change scheduled every 15,000 km and the valve clearance check every 30,000 km.
Superquadro in name and in fact
The name Superquadro derives from the extreme bore and stroke ratio which allows high rotation speeds to be achieved. This is what the engines of our twin-cylinder Superbikes are called and the Mono derives from the engine of the 1299 Panigale, from which it inherits the thermal part, that is, the heart of the engine, or where the power comes from. In common with the Panigale’s twin-cylinder, there is the piston, the design of the combustion chamber, and the desmodromic system including the large valves.
116 mm racing piston
The piston of the Superquadro Mono is racing-type with a diameter of 116 mm. This bore represents a record value for a production single-cylinder and is paired with an ultra-short stroke of 62.4 mm resulting in an extreme bore-to-stroke ratio of 1.86. The extreme bore/stroke ratio of 1.86 allows to achieve high rotation speeds for never ending fun. It is a “box in box” piston with a double ribs, designed to combine maximum strength and stiffness allowing to reduce the thrust surfaces of the piston to contain the friction.
Titanium intake valves
The Mono also inherits the large 46.8 mm diameter titanium intake valves to reduce mass and inertia and the 38.2 mm steel exhaust valves from the twin-cylinder Superbike engine. And obviously also the Desmodromic system.
Pure Desmo power
The combination of very large valve diameters and high rpm introduces significant inertial stresses. For this reason, the intake valves of the Superquadro Mono are made of titanium, and their management is entrusted to the Desmodromic system, the only mechanical system, that allows the limits imposed by the valve springs to be overcome, enabling extreme valve lift laws with large diameter valves at high engine speeds. It is so effective that it can also be used on our MotoGP bikes!
659 cc of sophistication
In designing this engine, sophisticated materials were chosen for each component. For example, the cylinder barrel is made of aluminum rather than steel, and derives from that of the 1299 Superleggera. And the alternator, clutch and head covers are made of magnesium alloy.
Low vibrations and Panigale gear ratios
This engine is also a benchmark when it comes to limiting vibrations. The Superquadro Mono has the first order forces completely balanced thanks to the use of two balancing countershafts positioned in the engine crankcase. These help to significantly reduce vibrations to a level comparable to a 90° V-twin. The gear ratios are modelled on those of the Panigale V4, with a long first gear for tackling corners at low speed, making the most of the engine’s thrust in corner exit.
2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $12,995 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $15295 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £10,995 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Type
Superquadro Mono, single-cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic timing, 2-balance countershafts, liquid cooled
Displacement
659 cc
Bore x Stroke
116 x 62.4 mm
Compression Ratio
13.1:1
Power
77.5 hp (57 kW) @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
46.5 lb-ft (63 Nm) @ 8,000 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system, Øe 62 mm throttle body with full Ride by Wire system
Exhaust
1-2 exhaust system, double aluminum mufflers, catalytic converter and lambda probe
Gearbox
6 speed
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.968:1
Ratio
1=36/13 2=35/17 3=32/20 4=29/22 5=24/21 6=26/25
Final drive
Chain 520; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
Clutch
Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch, hydraulic control
Frame
Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front suspension
Ø 45 mm Marzocchi fully adjustable aluminum fork
Front Wheel
Y shaped 5-spoke light alloy 3.5″ x 17″
Front Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Progressive linkage with Sachs fully adjustable monoshock. Aluminum double-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
Y shaped 5-spoke light alloy 5.0″ x 17″
Rear Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 160/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
8.5 in (215 mm) – 9.4 in (240 mm)
Front Brake
Ø 330 mm aluminum flange disc, Brembo M4.32 caliper, radial pump with adjustable lever, with Bosch Cornering ABS
Rear Brake
Ø 245 mm disc, single piston floating caliper, with Bosch Cornering ABS
Instrumentation
3.8″ LCD display with Improved Black Nematic (IBN) technology
Wet weight no fuel
333 lb (151 kg)
Seat Height
35.6 in (904 mm)
35.0 in (889 mm) with low seat accessory
Wheelbase
56.8 in (1,443 mm)
Rake
26.1°
Trail
4.2 in (108 mm)
Fuel Tank Capacity
3 US gallons (12 l)
Number of Seats
2
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Brake Light (DBL)*
Standard Equipment
Power Modes, Ducati Power Launch (DLC), Full LED lighting system, Daytime Running Lights (DRL)*, Tapered aluminum handlebars, Lithium-ion battery
Provided Equipment
Passenger footpegs
Ready for
Anti-theft system, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down, Heated grips, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS).
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance service intervals
9,000 mi (15,000 km)/24 months
Valve Clearance Check
18,000 mi (30,000 km)
Notes
*Please check with your dealer product availability
Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Superquadro Mono, single-cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic timing, 2-balance countershafts, liquid cooled
Displacement
659 cc
Bore x Stroke
116 x 62.4 mm
Compression Ratio
13.1:1
Power
77.5 hp (57 kW) @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
46.5 lb-ft (63 Nm) @ 8,000 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system, Øe 62 mm throttle body with full Ride by Wire system
Exhaust
1-2 exhaust system, double aluminum mufflers, catalytic converter and lambda probe
Gearbox
6 speed
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.968:1
Ratio
1=36/13 2=35/17 3=32/20 4=29/22 5=24/21 6=26/25
Final drive
Chain 520; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
Clutch
Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch, hydraulic control
Frame
Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front suspension
Ø 45 mm Marzocchi fully adjustable aluminum fork
Front Wheel
Y shaped 5-spoke light alloy 3.5″ x 17″
Front Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Progressive linkage with Sachs fully adjustable monoshock. Aluminum double-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
Y shaped 5-spoke light alloy 5.0″ x 17″
Rear Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 160/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
8.5 in (215 mm) – 9.4 in (240 mm)
Front Brake
Ø 330 mm aluminum flange disc, Brembo M4.32 caliper, radial pump with adjustable lever, with Bosch Cornering ABS
Rear Brake
Ø 245 mm disc, single piston floating caliper, with Bosch Cornering ABS
Instrumentation
3.8″ LCD display with Improved Black Nematic (IBN) technology
Wet weight no fuel
333 lb (151 kg)
Seat Height
35.6 in (904 mm)
35.0 in (889 mm) with low seat accessory
Wheelbase
56.8 in (1,443 mm)
Rake
26.1°
Trail
4.2 in (108 mm)
Fuel Tank Capacity
3 US gallons (12 l)
Number of Seats
2
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Brake Light (DBL)*
Standard Equipment
Power Modes, Ducati Power Launch (DLC), Full LED lighting system, Daytime Running Lights (DRL)*, Tapered aluminum handlebars, Lithium-ion battery
Provided Equipment
Passenger footpegs
Ready for
Anti-theft system, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down, Heated grips, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS).
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance service intervals
9,000 mi (15,000 km)/24 months
Valve Clearance Check
18,000 mi (30,000 km)
Notes
*Please check with your dealer product availability
Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Superquadro Mono, single-cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic timing, 2-balance countershafts, liquid cooled
Displacement
659 cc
Bore x Stroke
116 x 62.4 mm
Compression Ratio
13.1:1
Power
57 kW (77.5 hp) @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
63 Nm (46.5 lb-ft) @ 8,000 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system, Øe 62 mm throttle body with full Ride by Wire system
Exhaust
1-2 exhaust system, double aluminium mufflers, catalytic converter and lambda probe
Gearbox
6 speed
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.968:1
Ratio
1=36/13 2=35/17 3=32/20 4=29/22 5=24/21 6=26/25
Final drive
Chain 520; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
Clutch
Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch, hydraulic control
Frame
Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front suspension
Ø 45 mm Marzocchi fully adjustable aluminium fork
Front Wheel
Y shaped 5-spoke light alloy 3.5″ x 17″
Front Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Progressive linkage with Sachs fully adjustable monoshock. Aluminium double-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
Y shaped 5-spoke light alloy 5.0″ x 17″
Rear Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 160/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
215 mm (8.5 in) – 240 mm (9.4 in)
Front Brake
Ø 330 mm aluminium flange disc, Brembo M4.32 caliper, radial pump with adjustable lever, with Bosch Cornering ABS
Rear Brake
Ø 245 mm disc, single piston floating caliper, with Bosch Cornering ABS
Instrumentation
3.8″ LCD display with Improved Black Nematic (IBN) technology
Wet weight no fuel
151 kg (333 lb)
Seat Height
904 mm (35.6 in)
889 mm (35.0 in) with low seat accessory
Wheelbase
1,443 mm (56.8 in)
Rake
26.1°
Trail
108 mm (4.2 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 l (3 US gallons)
Number of Seats
2
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Brake Light (DBL)
Standard Equipment
Power Modes, Ducati Power Launch (DLC), Full LED lighting system, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Tapered aluminium handlebars, Lithium-ion battery
Provided Equipment
Passenger footpegs
Ready for
Anti-theft system, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down, Heated grips, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS).
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance service intervals
15,000 km (9,000 mi)/24 months
Valve Clearance Check
30,000 km (18,000 mi)
Standard
Euro 5
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km
Consumption
4.8 l/100 km
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