Which is faster, the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono or the KTM 390 SMC R?

The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono. It carries 0.48 hp per kilo (77.5 hp, 161 kg wet) against 0.28 hp per kilo for the KTM 390 SMC R (45 hp, 161 kg).

Is the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono cheaper than the KTM 390 SMC R?

The KTM 390 SMC R is cheaper at €6,999 list, €5,991 less than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono at €12,990.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The KTM 390 SMC R. Its 860 mm seat is 44 mm lower than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, and at 161 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the Hypermotard 698 Mono or the 390 SMC R?

The KTM 390 SMC R, which scores 8.3 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS, a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono counters with cornering ABS and traction control.

Which goes further on a tank?

The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono: 250 km from its 12 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 250 km for the KTM 390 SMC R.

Which bike wins overall?

The KTM 390 SMC R, scoring 68.3 of 100 against 55 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs KTM 390 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.

Ducati

Hypermotard 698 Mono

55.0

/ 100

KTM

390 SMC R

68.3

/ 100

Winner

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0 to 100 km/h

Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono0 km/h

Full specification comparison: Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono versus KTM 390 SMC R
Spec	DucatiHypermotard 698 Mono	KTM390 SMC R
Engine
Engine	Superquadro Mono single, liquid cooled, desmodromic	Single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC
Displacement	659 cc	398.7 cc
Power	77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm	45 hp at 8,500 rpm
Torque	63 Nm at 8,000 rpm	39 Nm at 7,000 rpm
Power to weight	0.48 hp/kg	0.28 hp/kg
Chassis
Wet weight	161 kg	161 kg
Front suspension	Marzocchi 45 mm inverted, 215 mm	WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge, 230 mm
Front adjustability	Fully adjustable	Compression and rebound
Rear suspension	Sachs monoshock, 240 mm	WP APEX monoshock, 230 mm
Rear adjustability	Fully adjustable	Preload and rebound
Front brake	330 mm, monobloc 4-piston	320 mm, radial 4-piston
ABS	Cornering ABS	Cornering 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	3.6 L/100 km
Fuel range	250 km	250 km
Ownership
Price	€12,990	€6,999
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	Yes
Traction control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Optional	Optional
Cruise control	Not available	Not available
Connectivity	No	Yes

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Verdict

The KTM 390 SMC R wins this comparison comfortably, 68.3 points to 55.

The gap of 13.3 points is built mostly in value, where the 390 SMC R takes 6.8 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 45 hp and 39 Nm moving 161 kg for the 390 SMC R. That is 0.48 hp per kilo playing 0.28.

The 390 SMC R costs €6,999, which leaves €5,991 in your pocket against the Hypermotard 698 Mono at €12,990. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the 390 SMC R and 15,000 km on the Hypermotard 698 Mono.

Better for city and commuting

KTM 390 SMC R

A 860 mm seat, 250 km of tank range and the stronger practicality and value scores make it the easier bike to live with daily.

Better for weekend twisties

KTM 390 SMC R

45 hp pushing 161 kg with WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.

Better for longer trips

KTM 390 SMC R

250 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 390 SMC R?: The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono. It carries 0.48 hp per kilo (77.5 hp, 161 kg wet) against 0.28 hp per kilo for the KTM 390 SMC R (45 hp, 161 kg).
Is the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono cheaper than the KTM 390 SMC R?: The KTM 390 SMC R is cheaper at €6,999 list, €5,991 less than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono at €12,990.
Which is better for shorter riders?: The KTM 390 SMC R. Its 860 mm seat is 44 mm lower than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, and at 161 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
Which has better technology, the Hypermotard 698 Mono or the 390 SMC R?: The KTM 390 SMC R, which scores 8.3 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS, a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono counters with cornering ABS and traction control.
Which goes further on a tank?: The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono: 250 km from its 12 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 250 km for the KTM 390 SMC R.
Which bike wins overall?: The KTM 390 SMC R, scoring 68.3 of 100 against 55 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.

Dig into each bike

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono specs and score KTM 390 SMC R specs and score Hypermotard 698 Mono maintenance costs 390 SMC R maintenance costs All supermoto bikes

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