Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono launched in India: Priced at Rs. 16.50 lakh

Ducati has launched the Hypermotard 698 Mono in India for Rs 16.50 lakh. This bike is Ducati's first single-cylinder motorcycle in over 30 years. Bookings are now open, and deliveries will start by the end of July 2024. The price is higher than expected and is Rs 50,000 more than the Ducati Hypermotard 950 RVE. 
 

This Ducati bike will be imported from Italy and Thailand but does not get Free Trade Agreement benefits because its engine is under 800cc. The Hypermotard 698 Mono is available in a single Ducati red colour and will be sold as a completely built unit.  
 

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Engine Performance & Other Specs  

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono has a 659cc, liquid-cooled Superquadro Mono engine. It makes 77.5 bhp @ 9,750 rpm and 63 Nm of torque @ 8,000 rpm. This makes it the most powerful single-cylinder bike today.  
 

The bike has a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. The RVE version includes a bi-directional quick-shifter as standard. Meanwhile, it is optional on the standard version. The bike is very light, weighing 151 kg without fuel and 159 kg with fuel.   
 

It features a tubular steel trellis frame with a fully adjustable 45mm Marzocchi inverted fork in the front and a fully adjustable Sachs monoshock at the rear. The bike has 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres. Moreover, it comes with a 330mm front disc brake and a 245mm rear disc brake, with 4-level Bosch cornering ABS as standard.  
 

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Design & Features  

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono has a supermoto bike look with a raised front fender, long suspension, a single-piece seat, and smaller wheels. It looks stylish and youthful with its colourful Ducati designs.  
 

The bike has many features. It comes with a 3.8-inch LCD screen that shows speed, engine revs, time, and trip details. There are 3 power modes:  
 

• High: Full power (77.5 PS) with quick response for track use.
• Medium: Full power with smoother response.
• Low: Power limited to 58 PS with a slower response.  
   

It also has 4 riding modes, including Sport, Road, Urban and Wet. Additional electronic aids include a traction control system, 4-level wheelie control, Engine Brake Control, and Ducati Power Launch.  
 

Before you go, don’t forget to check out the Limited time offers available on Ducati bikes.  

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