Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono: A New Era of Fun
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The 2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE variant.
Ups
- The Hypermotard 698 Mono is the first model to use the new Superquadro Mono, the first production single-cylinder engine since the legendary Supermono.
- Up-spec electronics with slide-by-brake functionality.
- With a 333-pound claimed wet weight and a lively powerband, the Hypermotard Mono 698 is one spicy meatball.
Verdict
The Hypermotard 698 Mono continues Ducati’s storied history of single-cylinder production. The Hyper Mono is all about unadulterated fun; it’s got verve, this thing. And since it’s a Ducati, it’s loaded with tech.
Overview
The 2024 Hypermotard 698 Mono is a return, a new beginning, and—as an attempt to bring in new riders to the Ducati family—an impolite gesture at conventional thinking.
The Hypermotard 698 Mono with its abundance of rider aids is ready for action – even for beginners.
Since then, Ducatisti have been begging for a new single-cylinder desmo. For 2024, Ducati has introduced the Superquadro Mono engine, and given it to the world in the Hypermotard 698 Mono. Ducati says its target customer for the Hypermotard 698 Mono is around 25 years old—riders who are coming to the brand for the first time.
Updates for 2024
The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono is an all-new model based around an all-new engine platform. The 659cc single-cylinder engine produces a claimed 77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm and 46.5 lb.-ft. of torque at 8,000 rpm.
The base model, pictured here with Termignoni exhausts, sump guard, and carbon fiber headlight fairing from the accessory catalog.
Pricing and Variants
The Hypermotard 698 Mono is priced at $12,995 for Ducati Red and $14,495 for the RVE version.
