A bike designed for fun riding could not fail to have a package of customizations designed to customize this two-wheeler and make it suitable for use on the road and on the track. The new Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono is enriched with the new Ducati Performance access that aim to make this model even more unique and high-performance thanks to its 659 cc Superquadro Mono engine, 77.5 HP and a limiter set at 10,250 rpm.
Ducati Performance Accessories
The Sport package includes the aluminum license plate holder that slims the tail and can be installed in both the standard configuration and the “short” one, which is not approved and is reserved for those who use the bike in areas closed to traffic. Added to this are the dynamic LED direction indicators, with the relative mounting extensions: thin and light, they are distinguished by the internal LEDs that light up in sequence, creating a light strip with a clear hi-tech impact. The highlight of the package is undoubtedly the silencers made in collaboration with Termignoni. Approved for road circulation, they have black steel sleeves and satin-finished bottoms, joined together by red bands: perfect for enhancing the racing look of the rear end and matching the livery of the bike. Each of these components can also be purchased individually.
Lots of carbon fiber
The Hypermotard 698 Mono is slim and essential, but at the same time it is characterized by the same sporty elegance of every bike designed in Borgo Panigale, with clean surfaces and great attention to detail. Precisely to underline its design, among the Ducati Performance accessories there are also several components in billet aluminum, made in collaboration with Rizoma. The rearview mirrors are the first example, solid and sturdy, with 3D processing of the shell and an unmistakable line, optimized to reduce aerodynamic resistance. To further embellish the control bridge, the fluid reservoirs for the front brake and clutch can be mounted with the relative dedicated supports. To complete the style elements made of aluminum through CNC machining, there are then the brake and clutch levers recognizable by the black surface anodization, with contrasting “Ducati” writing. Both levers are lightened on the outside, adjustable via a special register and articulated, so as to maintain functionality in the event of a fall. There is no shortage of carbon fiber accessories, such as the windshield and the heat shield for the exhaust manifold. The characteristic texture of the material left exposed is a clear reference to the racing world, while the matte finish gives an additional touch of refinement and modernity.
Racing performance and details
The reference to the racing world is even more evident in the list of accessories reserved for those who use their Hypermotard 698 Mono on the track. The core of the Ducati Performance offer in this case is the racing exhaust developed in collaboration with Termignoni. Its silencers stand out for their black titanium sleeves and allow for an overall weight saving of 1.5 kg. Furthermore, thanks also to the air filter supplied as standard, performance increases significantly, with a 7 hp increase in maximum power for a total of 84.5 hp. The picture is completed by the Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) Ducati Performance software dedicated to track use which includes, in level 1, the Wheelie Assist wheelie assistance strategy, specifically designed to prolong and sustain wheelies. The system, which works best when combined with Ducati Quick Shift, adjusts the pitch angle using the torque delivered, allowing the rider smooth control of the maneuver up to third gear, in the case of changes using the DQS, or up to the limiter of the individual gears. The racing set-up can be enriched with some details, starting with the motard footrests, equipped with an external plastic slider to facilitate sliding on the asphalt at higher lean angles. The footrests also have a rubber pad, designed to improve comfort in road use, which can be removed to fully reveal the toothed plate for maximum boot grip. The racing saddle is also designed to improve riding between the kerbs, thanks to the profile studied to accentuate the riding position leaning towards the front and the covering that guarantees greater grip on the suit and in dynamic riding.
Finally, there is no shortage of details to protect the bike, such as the essential plastic under-sump plate, which defends the lower part of the Superquadro Mono from impacts and debris. To reduce damage in the event of a slide, instead, you can opt for the fork sliders (97382031AB) and swingarm (97382061AA), made in collaboration with Rizoma. The final touch? The cuffs to be applied to the front brake and clutch fluid reservoirs: a stylish detail that has all the flavour of racing.
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