I think you nailed it. For me the 698 is the perfect second bike because where I live we have super bumpy twisty roads and it’s the perfect bike for tearing round and having fun. The 950 would feel fat and too serious on those roads by comparison. As an only bike or on bigger, better roads the 950 would win for sure. Horses for courses! Also - with the Termi that you like so much /s the power to weight ratio is pretty close! 😎 Great video as always. 👍
nice comparison well done- entertaining, i have a Husqvarna nuda 179kgs 105bhp and 100nm - its enough and so much fun - still love it after all theses years, i have other bikes but that Nuda just seems to be my overall favorite.
Well done video, covers everything. I rode the RVE with the Termi system and the stock Mono on a Demo ride. The noise of the Termi was a distraction making it hard to tell if there was a power difference? Honestly, liked the stock Mono better. The true injustice is that the bike is called a 698 and is no where near 700cc's. 40 more cc with a longer stroke would smarten up the bottom end of this machine. How about it, Ducati?
I liked that, but it still makes me look at both. I feel if I wasn’t gonna do some long trips, 698 would work, but I feel I could track, tour, have fun on the 950 And it be good enough. Hold some serious money too. I love the 698 but for the price of a new 698 to a low mileage SP you’re getting more value out of the 950 my IMO, but great vid. I always watch these to try entice myself
@@TheVinman93 That’s the 698’s main problem - it’s the same price as used 950 SP’s.. and bang for buck, I’d take a used 950 SP if it was my first Ducati or 2nd bike for the garage
its 698 for me! , i live in the city where i do most of my commute and im the hooligan type. i dont see a purpose for 950 although it looks really good and ive thought of getting 1 myself.
@@surgfish In my opinion no.. at £2K they’re expensive, sound to loud and harsh and bike wheelies just fine. Save yourself the money and get the Austin Racing end cans
I had a 698, and the ‘ticking’ noise from the engine was unbearable. The constant gear-changing was a pain on the road too. Yes, it’s lightweight and fun for about 15 minutes. I now have a 950 SP, it feels like a motorcycle and not a toy. The torque is impressive and it’s a delight to ride. The 698 would possibly make a good second bike, in many cases, but as an ‘only bike’, I think you’d soon miss a bigger bike.
@@badgbTH-cam I see your point.. maybe it’s just new bike toy feels for me at moment.. once the excitement rubs off I’d prob find the 95 SP the better all-rounder
The Mono is a Lean Mean Fighting Mashine and a real Hooligan. The 950 is More a Naked Bike for langer tips. So as a conclusion you need both. Was this saturday at the INTERMOT in cologne and fall in love with the new Streetfighter V4s. Phuuuuu. Will take some time but my 698 needs a big Bad Brother 😂
Great comparison HK! I think I'll stick with my 950 SP. It's my second after crashing the first one I had (surprise Bambi-bike interface at speed), and I still make excuses to go into the garage just to stare at it. At this time of year I get a slight itch that tempts me to trade it in for a nice any-weather BMW GS, but then sanity (or lack thereof) prevails. It just wouldn't be the same. The custom graphics on you 698 look amazing, really nicely done. Which one do you appreciate aesthetically the most? Also. I too can't wheelie for shit either! Scared of writing another off! Need to go to wheelie school...
There is a factor to stress on the 698: this engine is empty below 4.000 rpm + vibrate a bit at low rpm...then from 4.000 rpm it revs to the moon...it is a bit a "beauty and the beast"! When it revs it, of course, goes off the speed limits in a flash! So this is not a bike to drive slowly smoothly: it cannot do that! It is made to be reved, to go on track, to do the twisties...and in that style of driving it is an AMAZING bike! I never try the 950 but it will be better for me because of the TORQUE it has...I sold my 698 as it was a problem as "no power low rpm then too much power when reved" "all power or no power" situation and I bought a Yam MT09...my only vehicule is my motorcycle so I have to have some practical every day type of motorcycle...If you have a car and a 698 for the fun then you should have a LOT of FUN! Best, Olivier, Belgium
@@oliviermannie8533 Agree.. Euro5 has starved it under 5K.. ECU tune will be a long wait and maybe a “piggy back” fuel dongle might work. Those MT09’s are proper little rippers and Yamaha have finally started to add trick parts to the latest gen
@@hypermotardking You should buy the full Termignoni then you get the ECU code to remove all electronic restrictions on the engine + you gain the "wheelie assist" which teach you how to wheelie up to 3rd gear! You "just" have to buy the full Termignoni!...and you gain 8 bhp...IF you want it... you CAN do it! Try to test drive one with the full Termignoni...then you are hooked and you must buy it!!!
I did Willie's for a couple of months when I first got my hyper but then I found out that a Willie ticket cost almost $700 and can be written up as either reckless driving which is a felony or exhibition of speed which is a misdemeanor. I still do little Willie's here and there but I don't do dumb shit anymore. Back in the day on my KLR 650 I used to ride a wheelie getting on the freeway and I would use my blinker the whole way until I got in the fast lane and dropped the front wheel. I am too old for that shit now. Quite frankly my balance is not what it used to be.😢
@hypermotardking I don't know which one to buy... I use it for everyday, work and some errands... what do you recommend??? I don't go on the track. Thanks!!!
I think you nailed it. For me the 698 is the perfect second bike because where I live we have super bumpy twisty roads and it’s the perfect bike for tearing round and having fun. The 950 would feel fat and too serious on those roads by comparison.
As an only bike or on bigger, better roads the 950 would win for sure. Horses for courses!
Also - with the Termi that you like so much /s the power to weight ratio is pretty close! 😎
Great video as always. 👍
@@simonsmith6508 I never thought of the power to weight ratio.. good call 👍🏻👍🏻
nice comparison well done- entertaining, i have a Husqvarna nuda 179kgs 105bhp and 100nm - its enough and so much fun - still love it after all theses years, i have other bikes but that Nuda just seems to be my overall favorite.
@@richbrett7268 That’s a right balance of power and weight.. I’ve never been on any Husq and need to try one out
The suspension travel of the mono suits me more.
@@lonelybikr a lot more give and much more comfy..
Well done video, covers everything.
I rode the RVE with the Termi system and the stock Mono on a Demo ride. The noise of the Termi was a distraction making it hard to tell if there was a power difference? Honestly, liked the stock Mono better.
The true injustice is that the bike is called a 698 and is no where near 700cc's. 40 more cc with a longer stroke would smarten up the bottom end of this machine. How about it, Ducati?
@@ExMxer3 true.. advertise it as more, charge for more, deliver with less 😂
@@hypermotardking lol, this answer is on point.
950 sp love mine its another animal
@@shaunschneeberger6301 Certainly is.. 👍🏻👍🏻
Test drove both. 698 would be the one I would go for.
@@93jElwood Nice.. the 698 is definately getting some appreciation 🤛🏼
I liked that, but it still makes me look at both. I feel if I wasn’t gonna do some long trips, 698 would work, but I feel I could track, tour, have fun on the 950 And it be good enough.
Hold some serious money too. I love the 698 but for the price of a new 698 to a low mileage SP you’re getting more value out of the 950 my IMO, but great vid. I always watch these to try entice myself
@@TheVinman93 That’s the 698’s main problem - it’s the same price as used 950 SP’s.. and bang for buck, I’d take a used 950 SP if it was my first Ducati or 2nd bike for the garage
Would love either! Have a Yamaha xt660x and I’m really looking forward to an upgrade to any hypermotard in the next few years 🤞
You’ll get there mate.. used 950 prices will only get lower 👍🏻👍🏻
Hey man!
I just bought an xt660x, waiting til spring so I can take my A2 license. Are you enjoying your xt660x?
@ yeah it’s great fun, loves an exhaust and proper filters done. Ride safe 👍🏼
@@adamkernohan great! I'll keep that in mind, thank you. You make sure to ride safe as well
its 698 for me!
, i live in the city where i do most of my commute and im the hooligan type. i dont see a purpose for 950 although it looks really good and ive thought of getting 1 myself.
@@DirtDelco That’s why I like the 698.. hopefully bring out my inner hooligan type
is it worth it to get the full system termis on the 698? is it really an advantage in terms of the DWA?
@@surgfish In my opinion no.. at £2K they’re expensive, sound to loud and harsh and bike wheelies just fine.
Save yourself the money and get the Austin Racing end cans
950 for me mate ❤
@@Asian__sensation Try the little one next time u about…
How do you like the Stealth Mirrors? Are they useful?
@@ehiggins7476 Yes they are good.. a lot of adjustment on them so work well for me - excellent customer service too 👍🏻
What size sprocket did you install on the 950?
@@ErCoatto050 14T on the front..
How much does the does the desmo valve adjustment cost on these bikes?
@@IzVB Easily looking between £800-£1000 just becasue of the labour
@@hypermotardking thank you for the information!
I had a 698, and the ‘ticking’ noise from the engine was unbearable. The constant gear-changing was a pain on the road too. Yes, it’s lightweight and fun for about 15 minutes. I now have a 950 SP, it feels like a motorcycle and not a toy. The torque is impressive and it’s a delight to ride.
The 698 would possibly make a good second bike, in many cases, but as an ‘only bike’, I think you’d soon miss a bigger bike.
@@badgbTH-cam I see your point.. maybe it’s just new bike toy feels for me at moment.. once the excitement rubs off I’d prob find the 95 SP the better all-rounder
The Mono is a Lean Mean Fighting Mashine and a real Hooligan. The 950 is More a Naked Bike for langer tips. So as a conclusion you need both. Was this saturday at the INTERMOT in cologne and fall in love with the new Streetfighter V4s. Phuuuuu. Will take some time but my 698 needs a big Bad Brother 😂
@@arnimkaese “Big Bad Brother”… I like that 🤛🏼
The correct answer is own and keep both :D
Hahaha… will I do at the moment - just prefer to ride the 698
950 all time 🎉
@@johnlopez5855 It is a good all rounder and enough for a 1-bike garage
Great comparison HK! I think I'll stick with my 950 SP. It's my second after crashing the first one I had (surprise Bambi-bike interface at speed), and I still make excuses to go into the garage just to stare at it. At this time of year I get a slight itch that tempts me to trade it in for a nice any-weather BMW GS, but then sanity (or lack thereof) prevails. It just wouldn't be the same. The custom graphics on you 698 look amazing, really nicely done. Which one do you appreciate aesthetically the most? Also. I too can't wheelie for shit either! Scared of writing another off! Need to go to wheelie school...
@@problins Got another 10yrs easy before we start thinking about ADV bikes 😂
Aesthetically the 950 wins hands down 🔥
There is a factor to stress on the 698: this engine is empty below 4.000 rpm + vibrate a bit at low rpm...then from 4.000 rpm it revs to the moon...it is a bit a "beauty and the beast"! When it revs it, of course, goes off the speed limits in a flash! So this is not a bike to drive slowly smoothly: it cannot do that! It is made to be reved, to go on track, to do the twisties...and in that style of driving it is an AMAZING bike! I never try the 950 but it will be better for me because of the TORQUE it has...I sold my 698 as it was a problem as "no power low rpm then too much power when reved" "all power or no power" situation and I bought a Yam MT09...my only vehicule is my motorcycle so I have to have some practical every day type of motorcycle...If you have a car and a 698 for the fun then you should have a LOT of FUN! Best, Olivier, Belgium
@@oliviermannie8533 Agree.. Euro5 has starved it under 5K.. ECU tune will be a long wait and maybe a “piggy back” fuel dongle might work.
Those MT09’s are proper little rippers and Yamaha have finally started to add trick parts to the latest gen
@@hypermotardking You should buy the full Termignoni then you get the ECU code to remove all electronic restrictions on the engine + you gain the "wheelie assist" which teach you how to wheelie up to 3rd gear! You "just" have to buy the full Termignoni!...and you gain 8 bhp...IF you want it... you CAN do it! Try to test drive one with the full Termignoni...then you are hooked and you must buy it!!!
@@oliviermannie8533 Nah, not a fan of that system or anything that Ducati offer ECU wise. I prefer to wait for a full system tune
As the King want it!😉👍@@hypermotardking
950. No contest.
@@theperipateticgumshoe9047 I know you’re biased… 😂😂
@ Haha, guilty.
I did Willie's for a couple of months when I first got my hyper but then I found out that a Willie ticket cost almost $700 and can be written up as either reckless driving which is a felony or exhibition of speed which is a misdemeanor. I still do little Willie's here and there but I don't do dumb shit anymore. Back in the day on my KLR 650 I used to ride a wheelie getting on the freeway and I would use my blinker the whole way until I got in the fast lane and dropped the front wheel. I am too old for that shit now. Quite frankly my balance is not what it used to be.😢
@@DIYmotorcycle That’s some mad long ass wheelie joining a freeway 👏👏
#1:58 FORGED 😂😂😂😂😂 i thi k not they are just the standard marchesini wheels not FORGED
@@nialbarnsley4108 Think I meant to say Marchesini are forged aluminium wheels.. lighter and stronger than cast
the 950 handlebars bend feels weird.
@@mathieusynnott8915 can’t say I’ve paid any attention to that.. weird in what way?
@@hypermotardking to much pullback
When is a height comparison?
Thank you!!"
@@rubensuarez6070 I’ve done individual videos on the 950 height and 68 height “size matters”
@hypermotardking I don't know which one to buy... I use it for everyday, work and some errands... what do you recommend??? I don't go on the track. Thanks!!!
@@rubensuarez6070 see if you can find a used 950 SP… 👍🏻👍🏻
@@hypermotardking why??
@@rubensuarez6070 because you want it for everyday use.. and it just ticks more boxes for everyday use in all scenarios
The 698 is a proper supermoto bike, the 950 isn't.
@@63Mrduke Yep.. you can certainly feel that extra 50kg on the 950
For me the Mono sounds fruitier.
The 950 got that stupid rev limiter on it when it’s in Neutral…
950…..
🤛🏼🤛🏼
Neither ive had both , buy a v4 tuono
@@nialbarnsley4108 Had a V4 Tuono.. best sounding engine ever, had it on track too but too much for our UK roads..
I always go with a lighter bike, they may pass you on the straight, but always pass them back coming in the corner.
@@babee.1015 Corners is where the fun is - anyone can ride fast in a straight line 👍🏻