Which is faster, the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono or the KTM 690 SMC R?

The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono. It carries 0.48 hp per kilo (77.5 hp, 161 kg wet) against 0.48 hp per kilo for the KTM 690 SMC R (75 hp, 156 kg).

Is the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono cheaper than the KTM 690 SMC R?

The KTM 690 SMC R is cheaper at €12,449 list, €541 less than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono at €12,990.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The KTM 690 SMC R. Its 890 mm seat is 14 mm lower than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, and at 156 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the Hypermotard 698 Mono or the 690 SMC R?

The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, which scores 6.3 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS and traction control. The KTM 690 SMC R counters with cornering ABS and traction control.

Which goes further on a tank?

The KTM 690 SMC R: 329 km from its 13.5 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 250 km for the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono.

Which bike wins overall?

The KTM 690 SMC R, scoring 65.5 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 690 SMC R

Two supermoto bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits.

Ducati

Hypermotard 698 Mono

55.0

/ 100

KTM

690 SMC R

65.5

/ 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 690 SMC R
Spec	DucatiHypermotard 698 Mono	KTM690 SMC R
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	75 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	0.48 hp/kg
Chassis
Wet weight	161 kg	156 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	13.5 L
Claimed consumption	4.8 L/100 km	4.1 L/100 km
Fuel range	250 km	329 km
Ownership
Price	€12,990	€12,449
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	Yes
Traction control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Optional	Optional
Cruise control	Not available	Not available
Connectivity	No	No

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Verdict

The KTM 690 SMC R wins this comparison comfortably, 65.5 points to 55.

The gap of 10.5 points is built mostly in practicality, where the 690 SMC R takes 6.7 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 75 hp and 73.5 Nm moving 156 kg for the 690 SMC R. That is 0.48 hp per kilo playing 0.48.

The 690 SMC R costs €12,449, which leaves €541 in your pocket against the Hypermotard 698 Mono at €12,990. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the 690 SMC R and 15,000 km on the Hypermotard 698 Mono.

Better for city and commuting

KTM 690 SMC R

A 890 mm seat, 329 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 690 SMC R

75 hp pushing 156 kg with WP APEX 48 mm split function up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.

Better for longer trips

KTM 690 SMC R

329 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 690 SMC R?: The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono. It carries 0.48 hp per kilo (77.5 hp, 161 kg wet) against 0.48 hp per kilo for the KTM 690 SMC R (75 hp, 156 kg).
Is the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono cheaper than the KTM 690 SMC R?: The KTM 690 SMC R is cheaper at €12,449 list, €541 less than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono at €12,990.
Which is better for shorter riders?: The KTM 690 SMC R. Its 890 mm seat is 14 mm lower than the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, and at 156 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
Which has better technology, the Hypermotard 698 Mono or the 690 SMC R?: The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, which scores 6.3 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS and traction control. The KTM 690 SMC R counters with cornering ABS and traction control.
Which goes further on a tank?: The KTM 690 SMC R: 329 km from its 13.5 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 250 km for the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono.
Which bike wins overall?: The KTM 690 SMC R, scoring 65.5 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 690 SMC R specs and score Hypermotard 698 Mono maintenance costs 690 SMC R maintenance costs All supermoto bikes

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