Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
Two supermoto bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits.
0 to 100 km/h
Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.
Points by category
Six categories, 100 points. How every point is calculated
Engine and performance
out of 25Handling and chassis
out of 20Value
out of 20Practicality
out of 15Technology
out of 10Reliability and ownership
out of 10Specs side by side
| Spec | DucatiHypermotard 698 Mono | Husqvarna701 Supermoto |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Superquadro Mono single, liquid cooled, desmodromic | LC4 single cylinder, liquid cooled, SOHC |
| Displacement | 659 cc | 692.7 cc |
| Power | 77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm | 74 hp at 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 63 Nm at 8,000 rpm | 73.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.48 hp/kg | 0.47 hp/kg |
| Chassis | ||
| Wet weight | 161 kg | 157 kg |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi 45 mm inverted, 215 mm | WP APEX 48 mm split function, 215 mm |
| Front adjustability | Fully adjustable | Fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Sachs monoshock, 240 mm | WP APEX monoshock, 240 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Fully adjustable | Fully adjustable |
| Front brake | 330 mm, monobloc 4-piston | 320 mm, radial 4-piston |
| ABS | Cornering ABS | Cornering ABS |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 904 mm | 890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1443 mm | 1470 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 13 L |
| Claimed consumption | 4.8 L/100 km | 4.1 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 250 km | 317 km |
| Ownership | ||
| Price | €12,990 | €12,349 |
| Service interval | 15,000 km | 10,000 km |
| Valve check | 30,000 km | 20,000 km |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Equipment | ||
| Dash | LCD | LCD |
| Ride modes | Yes | No |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise control | Not available | Not available |
| Connectivity | No | No |
Verdict
The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto wins this comparison narrowly, 57.1 points to 55.
The gap of 2.1 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the 701 Supermoto takes 7.5 points out of the Hypermotard 698 Mono. 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 74 hp and 73.5 Nm moving 157 kg for the 701 Supermoto. That is 0.48 hp per kilo playing 0.47.
The 701 Supermoto costs €12,349, which leaves €641 in your pocket against the Hypermotard 698 Mono at €12,990. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the 701 Supermoto and 15,000 km on the Hypermotard 698 Mono.
Better for city and commuting
Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
A 890 mm seat, 317 km of tank range and the stronger practicality and value scores make it the easier bike to live with daily.
Better for weekend twisties
Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono
77.5 hp pushing 161 kg with Marzocchi 45 mm inverted up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.
Better for longer trips
Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
317 km between fuel stops and the better equipment score. Distance rewards range and rider aids, and it has more of both.
Frequently asked
- Which is faster, the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono or the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto?
- The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono. It carries 0.48 hp per kilo (77.5 hp, 161 kg wet) against 0.47 hp per kilo for the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto (74 hp, 157 kg).
- Is the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono cheaper than the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto?
- The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto is cheaper at €12,349 list, €641 less than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono at €12,990.
- Which is better for shorter riders?
- The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto. Its 890 mm seat is 14 mm lower than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, and at 157 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
- Which has better technology, the Hypermotard 698 Mono or the 701 Supermoto?
- The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, which scores 6.3 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS and traction control. The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto counters with cornering ABS and traction control.
- Which goes further on a tank?
- The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto: 317 km from its 13 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 250 km for the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono.
- Which bike wins overall?
- The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto, scoring 57.1 of 100 against 55 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.
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