Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Aprilia Pegaso 650 Factory (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 Factory. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Hypermotard 698 MonoAprilia Pegaso 650 Factory
Model year20262013
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. Four piston radial caliper with radial master cylinder.
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 Factory — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono and the Aprilia Pegaso 650 Factory 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 Factory 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: