Aprilia SX 125 vs Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono

Verdict

The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono wins this comparison comfortably, 55 points to 44.2.

The gap of 10.8 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the Hypermotard 698 Mono takes 5.1 points out of the SX 125. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.

On the road the Hypermotard 698 Mono is the quicker machine: 77.5 hp and 63 Nm moving 161 kg, against 15 hp and 11.5 Nm moving 136 kg for the SX 125. That is 0.48 hp per kilo playing 0.11.

The SX 125 costs €4,199, which leaves €8,791 in your pocket against the Hypermotard 698 Mono at €12,990. Service intervals run 6,000 km on the SX 125 and 15,000 km on the Hypermotard 698 Mono.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the Aprilia SX 125 or the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono?

The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono. It carries 0.48 hp per kilo (77.5 hp, 161 kg wet) against 0.11 hp per kilo for the Aprilia SX 125 (15 hp, 136 kg).

Is the Aprilia SX 125 cheaper than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono?

The Aprilia SX 125 is cheaper at €4,199 list, €8,791 less than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono at €12,990.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The Aprilia SX 125. Its 880 mm seat is 24 mm lower than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, and at 136 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the SX 125 or the Hypermotard 698 Mono?

The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, which scores 6.3 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS and traction control. The Aprilia SX 125 counters with a deliberately simple spec.

Which goes further on a tank?

The Aprilia SX 125: 269 km from its 7 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 250 km for the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono.

Which bike wins overall?

The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, scoring 55 of 100 against 44.2 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.