Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Suzuki SV650: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono (2024-present) and the Suzuki SV650 (2021-2025), using the latest model year of each.

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Specification	Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono 2024-present · RVE Remove	Suzuki SV650 2021-2025 Remove
Category	Naked	Naked
Years	2024-present	2021-2025
Engine	659cc Superquadro Mono	645cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin, DOHC 8-valve
Cylinders	1	2
Displacement	659 cc	645 cc
Power	77.5 hp @ 9,750 rpmBest	75 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque	63 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	64 Nm @ 8,100 rpmBest
Transmission	6-speed w/ quickshifter, chain final drive	6-speed manual, chain final drive
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	151 kg (dry)	Not available
Seat height	904 mm	785 mm
Fuel capacity	12 L	13.8 LBest
Front suspension	Marzocchi 45mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable (preload and rebound), 215mm (8.5in) travel	41mm telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped, non-adjustable
Rear suspension	Sachs monoshock on aluminum double-sided swingarm, fully adjustable (preload and rebound), progressive linkage, 240mm (9.4in) travel	Link-type single shock, coil spring, oil damped, 7-way adjustable spring preload
Brake system	Bosch Cornering ABS standard	ABS standard
Front brake	Single 330mm aluminum-flange disc (developed with Brembo), Brembo M4.32 4-piston radial caliper, radial master cylinder	Dual 290mm discs with twin-piston calipers
Rear brake	245mm disc, single-piston floating caliper	Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front tire	Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear tire	Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 160/60 ZR17	160/60 ZR17
Quickshifter	Yes	No
Launch price	USD 14,495 (US)	EUR 6,790 (Italy/EU)