Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs KTM 125 SMC R
Two supermoto bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits. These two sit in different classes, so each score is computed within its own class.
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The Ref Ring · 3.4 km · 9 corners
A straight line settles nothing.
The Hypermotard 698 Mono won on points. Now the Hypermotard 698 Mono and the 125 SMC R go flag to flag: braking zones, corner speed and drive off the hairpins, computed from the same specs as the scores.
Race the full lapPoints 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 | KTM125 SMC R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Superquadro Mono single, liquid cooled, desmodromic | Single cylinder, liquid cooled, SOHC |
| Displacement | 659 cc | 125 cc |
| Power | 77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm | 15 hp at 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 63 Nm at 8,000 rpm | 11.5 Nm at 7,750 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.48 hp/kg | 0.10 hp/kg |
| Chassis | ||
| Wet weight | 161 kg | 152 kg |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi 45 mm inverted, 215 mm | WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge, 230 mm |
| Front adjustability | Fully adjustable | Non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Sachs monoshock, 240 mm | WP APEX monoshock, 230 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Fully adjustable | Preload only |
| Front brake | 330 mm, monobloc 4-piston | 320 mm, radial 4-piston |
| ABS | Cornering ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 904 mm | 860 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1443 mm | 1453 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 9 L |
| Claimed consumption | 4.8 L/100 km | 2.4 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 250 km | 375 km |
| Ownership | ||
| Price | €12,990 | €5,299 |
| Service interval | 15,000 km | 10,000 km |
| Valve check | 30,000 km | 20,000 km |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Equipment | ||
| Dash | LCD | TFT |
| Ride modes | Yes | No |
| Traction control | Yes | No |
| Quickshifter | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise control | Not available | Not available |
| Connectivity | No | Yes |
Verdict
The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono wins this comparison clearly, 55 points to 45.9.
The gap of 9.1 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the Hypermotard 698 Mono takes 8.7 points out of the 125 SMC R. 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 152 kg for the 125 SMC R. That is 0.48 hp per kilo playing 0.10.
The 125 SMC R costs €5,299, which leaves €7,691 in your pocket against the Hypermotard 698 Mono at €12,990. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the 125 SMC R and 15,000 km on the Hypermotard 698 Mono.
Better for city and commuting
KTM 125 SMC R
A 860 mm seat, 375 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
KTM 125 SMC R
375 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 KTM 125 SMC R?
- The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono. It carries 0.48 hp per kilo (77.5 hp, 161 kg wet) against 0.10 hp per kilo for the KTM 125 SMC R (15 hp, 152 kg).
- Is the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono cheaper than the KTM 125 SMC R?
- The KTM 125 SMC R is cheaper at €5,299 list, €7,691 less than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono at €12,990.
- Which is better for shorter riders?
- The KTM 125 SMC R. Its 860 mm seat is 44 mm lower than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, and at 152 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
- Which has better technology, the Hypermotard 698 Mono or the 125 SMC R?
- The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, which scores 6.3 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS and traction control. The KTM 125 SMC R counters with a TFT dash and phone connectivity.
- Which goes further on a tank?
- The KTM 125 SMC R: 375 km from its 9 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 45.9 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.
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