Aprilia RS 660 Base vs Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RS 660 Basestacks up against the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia RS 660 Base | Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $11,749 | $14,995 |
| Engine | 659 cc | 659 cc |
| Weight | 183 kg | — |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 904 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.0 L | 12.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 6 speed, Chain | Manual, 6 speed, Chain |
| Front brakes | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | Pirelli® Diablo Rosso Corsa IV 120/70 R17 / Pirelli® Diablo Rosso Corsa IV 180/55 R17 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 120/70 ZR17 / Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 160/60 ZR17 |
Aprilia RS 660 Base vs Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia RS 660 Base and the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RS 660 Base brings its published horsepower in a 183 kg package, while the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE counters with its own power figure. On price, the Aprilia RS 660 Base has the lower MSRP.
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: