Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Aprilia Tuareg 660 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Monostacks up against the Aprilia Tuareg 660. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Hypermotard 698 MonoAprilia Tuareg 660
Model year20262026
Price$13,995$12,999
Engine659 cc659 cc
Horsepower80 hp
Torque70 Nm
Weight204 kg
Seat height904 mm860 mm
Fuel capacity12.0 L18.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed manual
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDual 300mm discs
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle 260mm disc
TiresPirelli Diablo Rosso IV 120/70 ZR17 / Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 160/60 ZR1790/90-21 front, 150/70-18 rear

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Aprilia Tuareg 660 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono and the Aprilia Tuareg 660 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono brings its published horsepower, while the Aprilia Tuareg 660 counters with 80 hp at 204 kg. On price, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 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: