Ducati India launches the Hypermotard 698 Mono: A revolutionary single-cylinder motorcycle

Ducati India has introduced the new Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, marking the company's return to single-cylinder models after more than 30 years. Powered by the 659 cc Superquadro Mono engine, it stands out as the most powerful and highest-revving single-cylinder engine globally, with a redline of 10,250 rpm. As the latest addition to the Hypermotard family, the 698 Mono promises an exhilarating riding experience with a dry weight of just 151 kg. However, this performance comes at a premium, with prices in India starting at Rs. 16.50 lakh (Ex-showroom). Bookings are now open, and the bike is available for display at select Ducati dealerships, with deliveries set to commence by the end of July 2024.

“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 which is not the most popular in our country, but we are committed to launch all Ducati models, especially the ones as special and technologically advanced as the Hypermotard 698 Mono,” said Bipul Chandra, Managing Director, Ducati India.

The Hypermotard 698 Mono is powered by the Ducati Superquadro Mono, a 659 cc, single-cylinder, short-stroke engine touted as the highest-performance road-going single-cylinder engine ever. Derived from the 1,285 cc Superquadro engine of the 1299 Panigale, the Superquadro Mono also features a desmodromic valve system, allowing it to reach 10,250 rpm. It produces 76.44 bhp at 9,750 rpm and inherits 46.8 mm titanium intake valves and 38.2 mm steel exhaust valves from the twin-cylinder Panigale 1299 engine.

Built around a steel trellis frame, the Hypermotard 698 Mono is equipped with 45 mm fully adjustable upside-down Marzocchi front forks and a fully adjustable Sachs monoshock at the rear. The braking system includes a four-piston Brembo M 4.32 caliper with a 330 mm disc at the front and a single-piston Brembo caliper with a 240 mm disc at the rear. Despite its price, the Hypermotard 698 Mono is packed with advanced electronics, including a state-of-the-art cornering traction control system and ABS, three power modes, four riding modes (Sport, Road, Urban, Wet), and other electronic rider aids like wheelie control, wheelie assist, engine brake control, and launch control.

The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono promises a thrilling riding experience with its low weight and high-performance engine. Enthusiasts eagerly await the chance to experience the world’s most powerful single-cylinder engine paired with the dynamic Hypermotard design. Is it worth its price tag? Should one consider investing in a single-cylinder machine? These questions remain, and only a test ride will provide the answers.

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Key Specifications:

• Engine: 659 cc, Superquadro Mono, single-cylinder engine with desmodromic valve distribution
• Bore x Stroke: 116 x 62.4 mm
• Maximum Power: 76.43 bhp at 9,750 rpm
• Peak Torque: 63 Nm at 8,000 rpm
• Chassis: Steel Trellis Frame
• Front Suspension: 45 mm fully adjustable USD from Marzocchi
• Rear Suspension: Fully adjustable Sachs monoshock
• Front Brakes: 330 mm single disc with Brembo M4.32 four-piston caliper
• Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc with single-piston caliper
• Dry Weight: 151 kg