Also this should be much lighter weight than the 750 nighthawk, over 100 lbs lighter, same HP, more torque, much more suspension travel, thats why I love supermoto
I’ve always been a Ducati girl. But after the loss of my left leg I’ve been on my BMW and Honda Rebel more. Still trying to adjust my riding style to make up for the loss but yeah… would love to add this to my collection.
@@PiratePrincessYuki My sister is looking to get into her first bike and she fell in love with the Rebel. Would you recommend the DCT version reliability wise?
Ducati recently announced they are getting into motocross. This single cylinder bike not only looks great but it appears to be the first in a long line of single cylinder offerings from the brand. Expect the 450 motocross bike in a year or two. Followed by some off-road versions I would guess as well.
@@GenghisKhan311 Ducati literally said they're also going electric. There is no way for Ducati to make low weight motocross bikes with the European emissions regulations, electric is the only way.
@@Waldo1122 Ducati is in fact making a motocross bike. They hired Antonio Cairoli to help with development ! And it won’t be electric. At least the first model won’t be.
every time a moto company releases a new motor, someone says. "ooh, let's see it on an adv bike" aprilia came out with rs660 in a 380 lbs bike and everyone said, ooh let's see that in an adv bike. we did and it weighed 450+ lbs. this ducati already weighs 333 lbs without fuel. it's already heavier than the ktm 690 enduro. people already build out ktm 690 into adv bikes. for price difference vs a 690, one could buy a new 690 and build a badass adv bike. or better yet, buy used 690. people keep dreaming of the magic unicorn adv bike. kove 450 rally is also supposed to be that bike. it's heavier and much less powerful vs ktm 690. no harm in dreaming i suppose. also, ducati may be more powerful and ktm 690 has more torque. one can probably also wring 85 hp from the ktm, if desired.
This is the best looking Hypermotard to date, not a true supermoto it's too heavy for that. I can't wait to see the MX bikes that Ducati is going to come out with soon.
I woulfd never have imagined ducati would build a big single. Kinda late to the party as far as supermoto goes but itll be interesting to see what else they use the motor in. Obviously an enduro is eady and ducati could race it at dakar. Id like to see it in a super light sportbike
1) Ducati 796 was a beautiful machine. Light , nimble and fun. I know that because i owned one. I used is for everyday city riding, for more or less regular travelling 500 - 1000 km. I wasn’t afraid to use it off-road. And those roads were much worse than 90% of so called “off roads” that we see on youtube. You won’t believe, but even i used it to go into the forest to gather mushrooms and berries. My only concern with 796 was small tank. It was uncomfortable to always control gasoline level while driving on highways. I do not understand why Ducati started to transform that 796 into something more and more powerful. So, I’m glad that this little moto finally reappeared. 2) Please make a larger tank like you did for Hyperstrada. If you do it, i promise i will buy this motorcycle. 3) My congratulations with this new bike, Ducati! I hope it is going to be a hit in sales!
Still have my 2010 796 and have loved it since it was brand new. You're absolutely correct. It was sad to see that stripped down, light, super thrilling machine evolve into something it just didn't need to become. This new bike has me super excited. I see great things for this platform if they can just keep it simple, light, and fun!
I've been keeping an eye out for a 796. I had a Multi 1000DS and a S4R, loved them both. Later had a 2016 Duke 690, good bike liked it OK, but I kept thinking the 796 was probably the bike I wanted.
Best thing about this is that it will probably encourage KTM to finally update the dash on the sm690. Aside from that, this new bike is neither cheaper nor better than the KTM, so I expect that it will sell in very limited numbers, even allowing for the fact that the typical Ducati buyer is not buying based on value.
@@chiboreache the ktm sm690 dash is years out of date and not acceptable on a motorcycle at this price point in 2023. It was a weak spot for that bike and always has been. Ducati did better here.
I can't wait to finally see the motocross, enduro and adventure line up! Also the ducati desertX next generation specially the RALLY versión! It's been a while that... I don't buy a new bike! But this RALLY versión It's going to be the new kid in the Block next year in my garage! I think !
@@tobanhoffmann8347 it’s actually around the same price at about $13k. It’s a good looking bike, much better then their 950 hypermotard. At least it comes stock with a tachometer
I have a 690 SM and they are rare (not smc or smcr) 63HP amd 145KG so after all these years (mine is a 2008) I BET there won't be much in it. Mine is mint and I love it.
The great thing about this bike is that now KTM has to update the 690/700/701 SM(C-R). They have been lazy with no competition. The KTM 693 cc single engine was last updated in 2016.
totally agree. i have two ktm 690 bikes -sumo and enduro. i love the big single. ducati single doesn't interest me. i'm just glad that ktm now has competition
I agree. I ride an adventure bike now, but have been looking at some super moto bikes and will probably end up buying one sometime this year. The KTM 690 smcr is definitely one at the top of the list but the Ducati hypermotard was the number 1 for me. Especially the older 821 versions. They are heavier but I ride mostly on paved and dirt roads anyways. Now that this came out I really want one 😂😂
With this new engine, I'm expecting a single cylinder panigale perhaps? That would be interesting and wonderful, considering they made the Supermono back in the 90s. It would be really nice if they made a Supermono tribute
A slightly off-topic wow factor is that, at 335 pounds dry, the Superleggera V4 is only two pounds heavier than this bike! The common factors are, of course, Ducati passion in design and engineering as well as absolutely exciting riding experience.
I always thought the ktm 690 was ugly. That exhaust. This Duke looks much better. They'll sell well but out of my price range. Although I do get 13k from an investment in 2025..........food for thought.
I would love to see ducati offer a 450 version with next to no tech at half the price and half the power. They really dont have much for entry level riders at the moment
They will be making a 450 motocross model to compete in MXGP within the next two years. Maybe they will have a 450 equivalent for supermoto. Time will tell.
The Duc has a massive 116 bore and a short 62mm stroke, KTM is 102x84.5. Interesting that the Duc only uses a single spark plug, the 690 platform bikes use dual plug heads which help to ignite the required lean mix on such a large bore. I wager the Duc will run better stock as the dual exhaust allow it to meet sound regs easier than KTM's single exhaust, which is a known boat anchor, but in the KTM's favor it's CAT is in the exhaust can so it goes away with the can. Not sure about how they handle the CAT on this new Duc, hopefully it's not built into the header itself. The KTM makes considerably more power when tuned and allowed to breathe with a proper exhaust. No doubt this Duc will be much the same. Quickshifter is "available" so that sounds like an extra, it is standard on the KTM. Good running big singles are a gas. I am most interested in the Duc's wheelie assist feature of course, I have do that old school using the rear brake pedal on my 701 🤣
Absolutely love the style & looks of the bike. My Spring problem will be what can I sell in the house so I can get the SuperMoto? Damn, it’s going to look sweet parked next to my Hyper 950.
Old Rotax 605 were pushing nearly 90bhp over 15yrs ago...there was 2 brothers who were making billet casings so you could drop in a Ducati 916 gearbox etc,ie,a STM slipper clutch...the ultimate racing supermoto was possible, but they were forced to move premises, and the development work ceased...single cylinder road racing was their game, and I had a brace of ATKs at the time...US dirtbikes
Im strictly an Aprilia RSV4-RF boy but gimme gimme gimme one of these and I'll strip off the indicators, the mirrors and that tail plastic and rip it around my local race track in Super motard stylie! It is absolutely perfect in engine size for that purpose❤👍🏻🇬🇧
Been through a few Ducs and now on 690 SMC... this is appealing though seat quite high if the number quoted is correct. Glad to see another light weight bike with usable power... in the fun zone
Tall bike but those footpegs look really high up. Wonder how it will fit taller riders. Supermoto should be as basic as possible. I don't think it needs all that tech and especially on a Duc with their unreliable electronics. Think Ill stick to my 701 but it is good to have more choices in the segment.
For all those who complain about the price, here in Italy, it is 400 euros more than the KTM 690 SMC (2023), but objectively the slightly higher price is justified by the better components, see brakes for example (terrible front brake on the KTM, husky, gasgas), much more complete electronics. Sorry and then it's Ducati, if you want it you're willing to pay for the name too.
Be interesting to see a similar engine plunked into a retro “Mach 1” model; dripping in red, leather panniers, comfy ergos and priced within reach of the BSA single.
Very interesting new platform engine for Ducati. With ducati's reputation for new development bikes, people may avoid 1st gens for that reason. For sure there will be bugs and problems arising from this new motor, hopefully next gens will be sorted like most of their other models. However, some people will still buy it for the "Ducati Value" It also is a good move to push the husky and ktms to improve their stagnant sumo models. Maybe even get the BMW to join the ride and bring back their Xmoto model. A good bump for supermoto lovers indeed! Now is the best time to save up just in time for next gens to arrive. 😅
This model canibalize her sister hyper 900cc and the x desert... ducati annunce a intro to Motocroos and all of us wait for a low price model on 3 or 400cc with that excellent quadro mono, but the high price makes the market go to KTM or other brands 🤷♂ (sorry for my english, my native lenguage is Spanish)
I have the GasGas equivalent, and as interesting as the Ducati is, I'll stick with my SM700. I wouldn't mind the upgraded dash, but not for that price.
I thought this bike was supposed to be an entry point to Ducati in terms of price, power, and approachability, but it just seems to be a big, tall, small engined version of more of the same.
Seen Gas Gas under £8k,huge premium for a Ducati badge...with Honda and Suzuki coming in around £9500 with their twins with similar performance, their price point should have been around there,sub £10k...i never regard Ducati a premium brand in the reliability stakes...nice job though!
Much easier said than done im sure but I think they should go all out with this single and make a whole more affordable Ducati range utilising this single. A scrambler (full on propper scrambler) adventure, enduro, cafe and sport.
At last! Ducati have woken up and produced a modern Supermono engine, will be great to see this engine in a lightweight road/adventure bike rather than a supermoto which is a marmite sector of the market. Ducati have made themselves a problem though, any other mono engined bike they make would compete with their own L Twin bikes, eg, why would you buy an L Twin Scrambler if you could have a lighter, faster bike as a Mono, this engine could be the midrange future for Ducati
Smart text cut me off but I said it looks like a flat track bike it doesn't look like it's going to be too capable on an off-road track the bike sits really low and the motor is unusually large on the bottom end it's going to need a really good skid plate I might see the bike being competitive in the hooligan class but not on a supermoto track
Sounds like an amazing machine, similar power, a couple more than my 2023 sv650, 1 cylinder less and about 100 lbs lighter. Gonna be a street beast. It's the dirtbike from hell 😂 AWESOME!
@@2URLex Not a bad idea 🤔 But with the issue I have had with my Duke plus the dealership experience has been pretty bad… I was at my local Ducati dealership and it was night and day better
@@Blockedinsight totally understandable, I’d have to drive 3 hours or more to get to the nearest Ducati dealer but with the things they’re doing now I might just have to trade up lol Multistrada V2 is calling my name.
Cool bike, but its way too expensive. You could get a 890 duke r or mt09sp for the same money here in Norway. Its 4.000 $ more than a SMCR 690 which is lower weight, has better suspension, same power and more torque. Makes no sense.
659 sounded totally fair to me, 660, well, triumph got it, but 698, come on man... anyway, ducati is killing it lately so no doubt it will be good. My 23 years old xr 650 r behind me is 60 + horses 60 Nm and 130 kg. Might just keep it ;).
Got the 701 Husky which I love, so much fun but this Ducati looks interesting. I'll definitely give it a look when it's in the showroom but maybe i'll wait for the new 690 KTM which should be out soonish!
After owning a 2022 ktm 690 SMCr I will never ride a single cylinder again unless it’s a 2stroke, but if you really want one go for it there great fun and absolutely destroy ALL street bikes to the point it becomes boring riding out with a group, BUT there is a price to pay and it’s waaaay to long to start explaining here, so good luck
Crazy how this single has a higher redline and makes the same amount of horsepower as my Nighthawk 750. Crazy what 30 years of tech will do!
Sorry, my fat finger responded to the comment below...90bhp single cylinder Rotax engines
Also this should be much lighter weight than the 750 nighthawk, over 100 lbs lighter, same HP, more torque, much more suspension travel, thats why I love supermoto
The emissions and noise rules ruin bikes now.
So it's harder to pull power while keeping things legal.
Bro KTM is making a 690 for years which makes 70 bhp easy in stock form.
Great point there
I’ve always been a Ducati girl. But after the loss of my left leg I’ve been on my BMW and Honda Rebel more. Still trying to adjust my riding style to make up for the loss but yeah… would love to add this to my collection.
wtf
@@leguanche yeah, kinda threw me for a loop.
What about riding a DCT bike because of your leg loss?
@@Ntmoffi working the shift pedal is a bit awkward. My BMW and my Rebel are automatics.
@@PiratePrincessYuki My sister is looking to get into her first bike and she fell in love with the Rebel. Would you recommend the DCT version reliability wise?
Ducati recently announced they are getting into motocross. This single cylinder bike not only looks great but it appears to be the first in a long line of single cylinder offerings from the brand. Expect the 450 motocross bike in a year or two. Followed by some off-road versions I would guess as well.
Love that ducati is investing in combustion engine for the future when everyone is being forced to go electric 😂 long live combustion engines
@@GenghisKhan311 Ducati literally said they're also going electric. There is no way for Ducati to make low weight motocross bikes with the European emissions regulations, electric is the only way.
@@Waldo1122 EU MX bikes aren't subject to emission regulations. Tracks though have noise limitations.
i say some similar on my comment but a little more cruel sense lol.
@@Waldo1122 Ducati is in fact making a motocross bike. They hired Antonio Cairoli to help with development ! And it won’t be electric. At least the first model won’t be.
lets see a light weight adventure bike build on this platform
All of the yes, a baby 'Strada would be lovely
Oooooooooo
Don’t even need a bunch of bodywork, just a bigger tank, big wheels and a windshield
exactly , light is right @@calebbrown2983
every time a moto company releases a new motor, someone says. "ooh, let's see it on an adv bike" aprilia came out with rs660 in a 380 lbs bike and everyone said, ooh let's see that in an adv bike. we did and it weighed 450+ lbs. this ducati already weighs 333 lbs without fuel. it's already heavier than the ktm 690 enduro. people already build out ktm 690 into adv bikes. for price difference vs a 690, one could buy a new 690 and build a badass adv bike. or better yet, buy used 690. people keep dreaming of the magic unicorn adv bike. kove 450 rally is also supposed to be that bike. it's heavier and much less powerful vs ktm 690. no harm in dreaming i suppose. also, ducati may be more powerful and ktm 690 has more torque. one can probably also wring 85 hp from the ktm, if desired.
This is the best looking Hypermotard to date, not a true supermoto it's too heavy for that. I can't wait to see the MX bikes that Ducati is going to come out with soon.
Now Ducati can develop a new retro bike with this single cylinder engine and will have a homage to the first single cylinder ducatis.
I hope they do a smaller Desertx 698 to compete with the KTM 690 Enduro class bikes.
Retro is dead
I woulfd never have imagined ducati would build a big single. Kinda late to the party as far as supermoto goes but itll be interesting to see what else they use the motor in. Obviously an enduro is eady and ducati could race it at dakar. Id like to see it in a super light sportbike
They have a long history building singles, the last one being the SuperMono of the mid 90s.
Their supermono was very good but expensive.
ETA spelling.
Yes a flickable naked road bike with this motor,maybe not all the modes...
the world has seen enough street bikes,we need new dual sports/light adv for off road use and trips as this is a dead class
Have they changed the cc limit for Dakar, was 450 hence the new Kove.
1) Ducati 796 was a beautiful machine. Light , nimble and fun. I know that because i owned one. I used is for everyday city riding, for more or less regular travelling 500 - 1000 km. I wasn’t afraid to use it off-road. And those roads were much worse than 90% of so called “off roads” that we see on youtube. You won’t believe, but even i used it to go into the forest to gather mushrooms and berries. My only concern with 796 was small tank. It was uncomfortable to always control gasoline level while driving on highways.
I do not understand why Ducati started to transform that 796 into something more and more powerful. So, I’m glad that this little moto finally reappeared.
2) Please make a larger tank like you did for Hyperstrada. If you do it, i promise i will buy this motorcycle.
3) My congratulations with this new bike, Ducati! I hope it is going to be a hit in sales!
Still have my 2010 796 and have loved it since it was brand new. You're absolutely correct. It was sad to see that stripped down, light, super thrilling machine evolve into something it just didn't need to become. This new bike has me super excited. I see great things for this platform if they can just keep it simple, light, and fun!
I've been keeping an eye out for a 796. I had a Multi 1000DS and a S4R, loved them both. Later had a 2016 Duke 690, good bike liked it OK, but I kept thinking the 796 was probably the bike I wanted.
Best thing about this is that it will probably encourage KTM to finally update the dash on the sm690. Aside from that, this new bike is neither cheaper nor better than the KTM, so I expect that it will sell in very limited numbers, even allowing for the fact that the typical Ducati buyer is not buying based on value.
KTM dash is minimal and perfect, if you can't understand your revs or neutral or whatever - you are a _automobilist_ not the motorcyclist...
I didn’t realize you already had the chance to ride this Ducati. How’d you manage to do so?
@@chiboreache the ktm sm690 dash is years out of date and not acceptable on a motorcycle at this price point in 2023. It was a weak spot for that bike and always has been. Ducati did better here.
well said mate
I actually like more minimalistic bikes, bikes that just ride great without all the electronic options.
Still wouldn’t trade it for my pig, uncorked power is not far off and it’s 20 kilos lighter. Best Honda ever built.
🐖 💕 team
Looks pretty good, but decent amount heavier than the 690 and less torque isn't a good start
I can't wait to finally see the motocross, enduro and adventure line up! Also the ducati desertX next generation specially the RALLY versión! It's been a while that... I don't buy a new bike! But this RALLY versión It's going to be the new kid in the Block next year in my garage! I think !
I like it... Now do a single version of the Desert X and I'm in.
It will be interesting to see how it fairs against the KTM 690SM. Does that mean Duc will come out with a enduro/adventure version?
great comment there kugangles, it is uncertain how much better it will be, but rest assured it will be double the price and half the reliability...
@@tobanhoffmann8347 it’s actually around the same price at about $13k. It’s a good looking bike, much better then their 950 hypermotard. At least it comes stock with a tachometer
I have a 690 SM and they are rare (not smc or smcr) 63HP amd 145KG so after all these years (mine is a 2008) I BET there won't be much in it. Mine is mint and I love it.
@@ekspatriat if they put the v4 in the hyper I doubt I could resist, but single motard is KTM territory
Ducati have just announced a Motocross bike which is soon to be revealed to the public
(it's a Desmo too apparently) so nothing would surprise me.
The great thing about this bike is that now KTM has to update the 690/700/701 SM(C-R).
They have been lazy with no competition.
The KTM 693 cc single engine was last updated in 2016.
totally agree. i have two ktm 690 bikes -sumo and enduro. i love the big single. ducati single doesn't interest me. i'm just glad that ktm now has competition
@@damytzeus I am definitely interested in the Ducati but the Ducati price tag is usually an issue for me.
Very cool, I had an Aprilia 750 Dorsoduro that was excellent fun.
Bring it on, love the competition for the 690.
I agree. I ride an adventure bike now, but have been looking at some super moto bikes and will probably end up buying one sometime this year. The KTM 690 smcr is definitely one at the top of the list but the Ducati hypermotard was the number 1 for me. Especially the older 821 versions. They are heavier but I ride mostly on paved and dirt roads anyways. Now that this came out I really want one 😂😂
With this new engine, I'm expecting a single cylinder panigale perhaps? That would be interesting and wonderful, considering they made the Supermono back in the 90s. It would be really nice if they made a Supermono tribute
That would be amazing. Lighweight, high revving single cylinder, with high compression
@@jeeewhyyypheee gives off a lot of moto3 vibes ain't it, it would be lovely
don’t see that selling well in the USA which is their main market
Husky 701 for me
Crikey! My FMX 650 looks fashionable again!
Just built a 19/17" wheeled ADV one...25litre Acerbis tank from a XR600R fits,needs custom front brackets
3 videos in one day? dang working hard. Thank you!
Everything about this bike appeals to me except the Price. 😜
Pretty cool. I had a KTM Duke 690R and it was a lot of fun. Hopefully they will do a Monster version for a lower seat height.....
I still prefer the KTM or maybe the GasGas
A slightly off-topic wow factor is that, at 335 pounds dry, the Superleggera V4 is only two pounds heavier than this bike! The common factors are, of course, Ducati passion in design and engineering as well as absolutely exciting riding experience.
theres also a 90k€ base price difference, well probably 190k nowdays since they dont make them anymore and they are collector bikes.
Sure; completely different design briefs.
How about a supermono racing version fully faired with clip-ons and rear-sets?
659CC. “Yeah, but KTM have a 690”. “No worries, let’s call it 698, MotoBob thinks it sounds better too”. 😂
Yea, that's hilarious and weird - why is Ducati doing this?!?
I always thought the ktm 690 was ugly. That exhaust.
This Duke looks much better.
They'll sell well but out of my price range.
Although I do get 13k from an investment in 2025..........food for thought.
I would love to see ducati offer a 450 version with next to no tech at half the price and half the power. They really dont have much for entry level riders at the moment
They will be making a 450 motocross model to compete in MXGP within the next two years. Maybe they will have a 450 equivalent for supermoto. Time will tell.
Exactly what I expected and hoped for, so sick!
The Duc has a massive 116 bore and a short 62mm stroke, KTM is 102x84.5. Interesting that the Duc only uses a single spark plug, the 690 platform bikes use dual plug heads which help to ignite the required lean mix on such a large bore.
I wager the Duc will run better stock as the dual exhaust allow it to meet sound regs easier than KTM's single exhaust, which is a known boat anchor, but in the KTM's favor it's CAT is in the exhaust can so it goes away with the can. Not sure about how they handle the CAT on this new Duc, hopefully it's not built into the header itself.
The KTM makes considerably more power when tuned and allowed to breathe with a proper exhaust. No doubt this Duc will be much the same. Quickshifter is "available" so that sounds like an extra, it is standard on the KTM. Good running big singles are a gas. I am most interested in the Duc's wheelie assist feature of course, I have do that old school using the rear brake pedal on my 701 🤣
Wouldn't it be ironic if KTM's replacement for the 690 is a twin?
"Hello...is that Aprilia? " 😂
100%
🤣🤣
890r or 690/701 are still the best performing, better choices, and less expensive.
Omg the ad is too long dude
Absolutely love the style & looks of the bike. My Spring problem will be what can I sell in the house so I can get the SuperMoto?
Damn, it’s going to look sweet parked next to my Hyper 950.
Old Rotax 605 were pushing nearly 90bhp over 15yrs ago...there was 2 brothers who were making billet casings so you could drop in a Ducati 916 gearbox etc,ie,a STM slipper clutch...the ultimate racing supermoto was possible, but they were forced to move premises, and the development work ceased...single cylinder road racing was their game, and I had a brace of ATKs at the time...US dirtbikes
I mean, it is a new big single thumper, so it has some plus points already ;)
I do like the GasGas, good price vs quality.
But the RVE looks better 🤩
Very very few makers have big bore singles.. I simply love em. Too bad ktm 690 never came to India.. hope this one does..
Im strictly an Aprilia RSV4-RF boy but gimme gimme gimme one of these and I'll strip off the indicators, the mirrors and that tail plastic and rip it around my local race track in Super motard stylie! It is absolutely perfect in engine size for that purpose❤👍🏻🇬🇧
Decades and dozens of bikes the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 was my favorite. This new Duc with an attitude may fill the void left by Aprilia.
Another bike I’d need a ladder to ride. Sticking to my Gilera saturno 500 still the best Italian single.
Had a RC600...forever tightening engine mounting bolts :)
Waiting for a off road version!!!!
Yeah Ducati need to make their version of the vitpilen 701. A Cafe racer in Ducati trim( single sided swingarm - now that would be sexy bike!
Those 2 color wheels 😬
And doesn’t it look a lot like the Aprilia dorsoduro 750?
Been through a few Ducs and now on 690 SMC... this is appealing though seat quite high if the number quoted is correct. Glad to see another light weight bike with usable power... in the fun zone
I have only ridden the 701sm but i think if i had the money i‘d get a 701/690 for agility on twisty roads and the ducati 950 for all out power
What power mate? The difference is 3hp is barely noticeable
@@juansilayumbe the Hypermotard 950 has about 114 hp, he is talking about that bike, not the new single.
Absolutely love it , think I’ll be ordering the rve with exhaust 🎉
Tall bike but those footpegs look really high up. Wonder how it will fit taller riders.
Supermoto should be as basic as possible. I don't think it needs all that tech and especially on a Duc with their unreliable electronics.
Think Ill stick to my 701 but it is good to have more choices in the segment.
Did I read that correctly £11,895 for the after market exhaust? Wtf, the world has gone mad.
Love the bike itself though
It's 2 grand not 11, whole bike itself is 12 grand
No you are reading the bike price the exhaust is £2595
For all those who complain about the price, here in Italy, it is 400 euros more than the KTM 690 SMC (2023), but objectively the slightly higher price is justified by the better components, see brakes for example (terrible front brake on the KTM, husky, gasgas), much more complete electronics. Sorry and then it's Ducati, if you want it you're willing to pay for the name too.
Cast wheels on a supermoto 😅, there be a adv/enduro version at some point ,most probably when their 450 mx bike gets released
could this also be the nucleus of a future light weight adventure bike ?
can we get this motor in fully faired supersport bike? pretty please?
Nice to see interest in SM models. Interesting package - hope it does well.
Be interesting to see a similar engine plunked into a retro “Mach 1” model; dripping in red, leather panniers, comfy ergos and priced within reach of the BSA single.
Very interesting new platform engine for Ducati. With ducati's reputation for new development bikes, people may avoid 1st gens for that reason. For sure there will be bugs and problems arising from this new motor, hopefully next gens will be sorted like most of their other models. However, some people will still buy it for the "Ducati Value"
It also is a good move to push the husky and ktms to improve their stagnant sumo models. Maybe even get the BMW to join the ride and bring back their Xmoto model.
A good bump for supermoto lovers indeed!
Now is the best time to save up just in time for next gens to arrive. 😅
Im a old man (high milage rider) im kinda too old but gotta have this bike...i have a few old Duck's in my collection
This model canibalize her sister hyper 900cc and the x desert... ducati annunce a intro to Motocroos and all of us wait for a low price model on 3 or 400cc with that excellent quadro mono, but the high price makes the market go to KTM or other brands 🤷♂ (sorry for my english, my native lenguage is Spanish)
Bring back the Hyperstrada moniker using this platform, with touring equipment and a larger fuel tank.
This bike is great as a second bike in the garage, just for fun. I am looking forward for the review of this bike, tnx Bob!
I have a 2023 KTM smcr and I'll stick with that.
Same here. I won’t be sellin my SMC R but it is nice to see some varity
I have the GasGas equivalent, and as interesting as the Ducati is, I'll stick with my SM700.
I wouldn't mind the upgraded dash, but not for that price.
So its Ducati's shot at an LC4? That is just wonderful
I thought this bike was supposed to be an entry point to Ducati in terms of price, power, and approachability, but it just seems to be a big, tall, small engined version of more of the same.
they need to use this engine for a dual-sport/light adv/rally bike with 140-155kg max for off road use
Great Video! As Usual!! How about a high tech dry sump/oil-in-frame(or tank) engine to allow more ground clearance/lower engine placement!
I was curiuos as to how they would arrange the counterbalancers. I imagine the KTM is more of a compromise on different frequency of vibrations.
I have the 821 and can guarantee you this thing will most likely smoke my bike in more ways than-well with one wheel up the whole time!
Seen Gas Gas under £8k,huge premium for a Ducati badge...with Honda and Suzuki coming in around £9500 with their twins with similar performance, their price point should have been around there,sub £10k...i never regard Ducati a premium brand in the reliability stakes...nice job though!
Honda must make a hypermotard with cb650r engine
I have the 950SP, not sure the point on this new one.
Much easier said than done im sure but I think they should go all out with this single and make a whole more affordable Ducati range utilising this single. A scrambler (full on propper scrambler) adventure, enduro, cafe and sport.
At last! Ducati have woken up and produced a modern Supermono engine, will be great to see this engine in a lightweight road/adventure bike rather than a supermoto which is a marmite sector of the market.
Ducati have made themselves a problem though, any other mono engined bike they make would compete with their own L Twin bikes, eg, why would you buy an L Twin Scrambler if you could have a lighter, faster bike as a Mono, this engine could be the midrange future for Ducati
Smart text cut me off but I said it looks like a flat track bike it doesn't look like it's going to be too capable on an off-road track the bike sits really low and the motor is unusually large on the bottom end it's going to need a really good skid plate I might see the bike being competitive in the hooligan class but not on a supermoto track
they should bring back the integrated side mirrors like the OG 1100!!!
Sounds like an amazing machine, similar power, a couple more than my 2023 sv650, 1 cylinder less and about 100 lbs lighter. Gonna be a street beast. It's the dirtbike from hell 😂 AWESOME!
Why hasn’t someone emulated the infamous husqvarna NUDA 900 parallel twin and no not in a duke formation I mean a propa supermoto with a twin
A single cylinder Desert Sled would be awesome
I'll wait for the multi surface version. Thanks for reading.
i'm in this will go good with my ducati scrambler grom and klx300sm. i won't know what to ride.
I don't see myself ever being tempted to buy one. I might buy one of the KTMs though, I think KTM might be as exotic as I'm comfortable with.
Is the desmo system gear driven on this one I guess? Or does it also have a belt like other Ducatis?
So, changing piston, needs to half the engine first? Unusual for singles
I love it!! Definitely trading in my KTM Duke 🔥🔥
Why not just have both side by side.
@@2URLex Not a bad idea 🤔 But with the issue I have had with my Duke plus the dealership experience has been pretty bad… I was at my local Ducati dealership and it was night and day better
@@Blockedinsight totally understandable, I’d have to drive 3 hours or more to get to the nearest Ducati dealer but with the things they’re doing now I might just have to trade up lol Multistrada V2 is calling my name.
@@2URLex Oh the Multistrada’s are sweet!! I’m wondering if they will do a single cylinder Adventure type of bike next?! I’m sure many would love that
@@Blockedinsight that would be great, their line up is so awesome it’s hard to choose just one.
Ordered mine already.
YES YES YES!
Just needs a big screen some big touring bag. 😉
That’s will be a handful to ride , and very fun
Cool bike, but its way too expensive. You could get a 890 duke r or mt09sp for the same money here in Norway. Its 4.000 $ more than a SMCR 690 which is lower weight, has better suspension, same power and more torque. Makes no sense.
Both the Duke 890R and the MT-09 SP are actually cheaper than this Ducati.😢
Pourquoi pas une routière ?
659 sounded totally fair to me, 660, well, triumph got it, but 698, come on man... anyway, ducati is killing it lately so no doubt it will be good. My 23 years old xr 650 r behind me is 60 + horses 60 Nm and 130 kg. Might just keep it ;).
Got the 701 Husky which I love, so much fun but this Ducati looks interesting. I'll definitely give it a look when it's in the showroom but maybe i'll wait for the new 690 KTM which should be out soonish!
When will the new 690 be out?
2024 I think
@@bbouchan1 Just checked KTM website and it looks like the 2024 model is the same unchanged so the new one will probably be a 2025 model.
Finally, it looks closely similar to a proper Supermoto, not a Naked/SM look-alike.
What are the chances of having a new Scrambler Desert Sled come out this year ?
How often do the valves need to be adjusted?
Probably at major services , once in years😎👍🍺
After owning a 2022 ktm 690 SMCr I will never ride a single cylinder again unless it’s a 2stroke, but if you really want one go for it there great fun and absolutely destroy ALL street bikes to the point it becomes boring riding out with a group, BUT there is a price to pay and it’s waaaay to long to start explaining here, so good luck
What is the bike in the photo frame over your left shoulder?
Supermotos look like so much fun
I hate when marketing ruins naming. Just call it by its actual displacement for fuck's sake.
I‘m in love with this thing ❤
Make a baby Desertx 698 it would outsell a motard!!!
Thank God I will buy one for myself
Looks a belter, but that seat height is a bit intimidating. 860mm is my absolute limit.