Ducati has announced the launch of the all-new Hypermotard 698 Mono in India. Designed to thrill riders both on the track and in the city, the Hypermotard 698 Mono features a record-breaking engine, unmistakable Ducati design, advanced electronic package, lightweight chassis, and comfortable ergonomics. Priced at INR 16,50,000 (Ex-Showroom India), deliveries will begin by the end of July.
Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono specifications
- Priced at 16.5 lakh ex-showroom
- 659 cc single cylinder
- 77.5 HP @ 9,750 rpm
- Revs to 10,250 rpm
- 63 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
- 70% of torque available from 3,000 rpm
- Titanium intake valves
- Long valve clearance check at 30,000 kms
- Six-speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down
- 12 L tank
- Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres
- 120/70 ZR17 front
- 160/60 ZR17 rear
- 330 mm Brembo single front disc
- Seat height – 904 mm
- Bosch Cornering ABS
- Engine Brake Control
- Traction Control
- Wheelie Control
- Power Launch
- 45 mm Marzocchi aluminium upside-down fork, fully adjustable and with
- 215 mm of travel
- 63 kg kerb weight
With its quintessential Ducati style, the Hypermotard 698 Mono boasts a Supermotard racing aesthetic and a design language that makes it compact, aggressive, sporty, and fun to ride. Distinct design elements include double exhausts mounted on the sides of the tail, five-spoke alloy wheels with a “Y” design, LED headlight with a double “C” light profile, high and flat seat, high front mudguard, and sharp tail.
State-of-the-art features such as ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Engine Brake Control, and Ducati Power Launch ensure that even less experienced riders can enjoy the Hypermotard 698 Mono.
Commenting on the launch, Bipul Chandra, Managing Director of Ducati India, said, “The Hypermotard 698 Mono embodies the unbridled thrill of motorcycling in its purest form. This is more than just a machine; it’s a declaration of individuality. Ducati’s engineering prowess is on full display with the world’s most powerful single-cylinder engine, a masterpiece of performance that delivers exhilarating power with every twist of the throttle. It now comfortably sits at the pinnacle of a segment that is not the most popular in our country, but we are committed to launching all new Ducati models in India, especially the ones as special and technologically advanced as the Hypermotard 698 Mono!”
