Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Last Updated: October 24, 2026

Harley-Davidson Nightster price starts at Rs. 14.54 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.45 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, priced at Rs. 17.99 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Hypermotard 698 Mono offers a claimed 20.8 kmpl, while the Nightster delivers 18.18 kmpl. On the performance front, the Hypermotard 698 Mono uses a 659cc engine producing 77.4 PS @ 9750 rpm and the Nightster a 975cc engine producing 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Hypermotard 698 Mono and Nightster, the Nightster is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Hypermotard 698 Mono stands out for mileage.

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Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Nightster Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati Hypermotard 698 MonoHarley-Davidson Nightster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.99 LakhRs. 14.54 Lakh
Mileage 20.8 kmpl18.18 kmpl
Engine 659 cc975 cc
Max power 77.4 PS @ 9750 rpm89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available221 Kg

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Basic Info Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono STDHarley-Davidson Nightster STD
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Brand Name Ducati Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 14.54 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Superquadro Mono, single-cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic timing, 2-balance countershafts, liquid cooled Revolution® Max 975T
Max Power 77.4 PS @ 9750 rpm 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Colors
Harley Davidson Nightster Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 49,256 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 39,810 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 44,054 Hypermotard 698 Mono Insurance Rs. 40,657 Nightster Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
220 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Superquadro Mono, single-cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic timing, 2-balance countershafts, liquid cooled
Revolution® Max 975T
Engine Displacement
659 cc
975 cc
Gear Box
6 speed
6 Speed
Max Power
77.4 PS @ 9750 rpm
89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
63 Nm @ 8000 rpm
95 Nm @ 5750 rpm
Bore
116 mm
97 mm
Stroke
62.4 mm
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.1:1
12.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
20.8 kmpl
18.18 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Ø 45 mm Marzocchi fully adjustable aluminium fork
41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Suspension-Rear
Progressive linkage with Sachs fully adjustable monoshock. Aluminium double- sided swingarm
Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment.

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-150/80-16
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Dunlop
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
151 kg
211 kg
Seat height
904 mm
705 mm
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
4.5 L
Wheelbase
1443 mm
1545 mm
Length
Not Available
2250 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
110 mm
Width
Not Available
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
11.7 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
221 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
330 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
245 mm
Not Available

Battery Type
Li-ion
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Tubular steels trellis fram
Hoop-style Frame
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Riding Modes
Yes
Rain,Road,Sports
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Brake Light (DBL)
Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS Alert, High Beam Indicator, Rear ABS Disabled Indication, Fog Lamp Indication, Failure Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tyre Pressure Indication, Check Engine Light Indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Drag-Torque Slip Control System
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Launch Control
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
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Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Vs Harley-Davidson Nightster FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Harley-Davidson Nightster?
The Harley-Davidson Nightster is cheaper than Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono by ₹3.45 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Harley-Davidson Nightster?
For the STD version, 659 cc Petrol engine of Hypermotard 698 Mono produces 77.4 PS @ 9750 rpm of power and 63 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 975 cc Petrol engine of Nightster produces 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 95 Nm @ 5750 rpm of torque

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