Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Aprilia Pegaso 650 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Monostacks up against the Aprilia Pegaso 650. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Hypermotard 698 MonoAprilia Pegaso 650
Model year20262012
Price$13,995
Engine659 cc660 cc
Horsepower48 hp
Torque59 Nm
Seat height904 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity12.0 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Stainless steel floating disc, four piston caliper.
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresPirelli Diablo Rosso IV 120/70 ZR17 / Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 160/60 ZR17110/70-17. / 160/60-17.

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Aprilia Pegaso 650 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono and the Aprilia Pegaso 650 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono brings its published horsepower, while the Aprilia Pegaso 650 counters with 48 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: