2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Buyer’s Guide: Specs and Pricing

The 2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono marks the Bologna-based manufacturer’s first-ever single-cylinder supermoto, designed around a potent power-to-weight ratio for street-legal performance. Two distinct variants make up the lineup: the $12,995 base model and the $14,495 RVE. The RVE ups the ante with a graffiti-inspired livery, a black powdercoated frame, and a standard quickshifter, which is offered as an option on the base bike. Meanwhile, the base model sports a classic Ducati Red powdercoated frame paired with matching plastics.

At the heart of the machine is the 659cc Superquadro Mono engine, directly derived from the 1299 Panigale’s Superquadro V-twin. It retains the massive 116mm bore and desmodromic valve actuation, cranking out 78 horsepower at 9,750 rpm and 46 lb-ft of torque at 8,000 rpm with a 13.1:1 compression ratio. Dual counterbalancers tame engine vibrations, ensuring the single-cylinder thumper remains manageable for daily commuting without running out of breath at highway speeds. A 6-speed transmission and a slipper clutch come standard across the board, with the RVE adding a quickshifter. A race-only Termignoni exhaust system bumps peak output to 85 horsepower while unlocking Wheelie Assist, a track-only function built to help riders sustain wheelies.

Ducati engineered the Mono to be nearly 80 pounds lighter than the Hypermotard 950 SP, bringing curb weight down to 358 pounds. The chassis features a steel-trellis frame with variable-thickness tubing, an aluminum swingarm, and cast-aluminum Y-shaped 5-spoke wheels. Suspension duties are handled by a fully adjustable 45mm inverted Marzocchi fork upfront delivering 8.5 inches of travel, and a linkage-assisted fully adjustable ZF Sachs shock in the rear providing 9.4 inches of travel. Stopping power relies on a radial master cylinder and a radially mounted Brembo M4.32 monoblock 4-piston caliper biting into a single 330mm front disc, requiring little more than a one-finger pull, paired with a 245mm rear disc and Bosch Cornering ABS.

Electronics include Sport, Road, Urban, and Wet riding modes managing IMU-supported cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, and engine braking. A Slide-by-brake feature helps riders back the bike into corners, and the rear ABS can be completely disabled. Settings are managed via a compact 3.8-inch LCD display, though navigation through the menus can be slightly tricky. Ergonomics feature a tall 35.6-inch seat height, a wide handlebar, and a slim profile that accommodates both knee-down and leg-out riding styles. With a 3.2-gallon fuel tank, a lack of wind protection, and a setup geared toward short-range hooliganism, it is very much built as a specialized machine.