Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Kawasaki KLX230

Last Updated: October 24, 2026

Kawasaki KLX230 price starts at Rs. 1.84 Lakh, which is Rs. 16.15 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 KLX230 delivers 40 kmpl. On the performance front, the Hypermotard 698 Mono uses a 659cc engine producing 77.4 PS @ 9750 rpm and the KLX230 a 233cc engine producing 19 PS. If you're deciding between the Hypermotard 698 Mono and KLX230, the KLX230 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Hypermotard 698 Mono stands out for performance.

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Hypermotard 698 Mono vs KLX230 Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati Hypermotard 698 MonoKawasaki KLX230
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.99 LakhRs. 1.84 Lakh
Mileage 20.8 kmpl40 kmpl
Engine 659 cc233 cc
Max power 77.4 PS @ 9750 rpm19 PS
Kerb weight Not Available139 Kg

Hypermotard 698 Mono vs KLX230 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono STDKawasaki KLX230 STD
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Brand Name Ducati Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Superquadro Mono, single-cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic timing, 2-balance countershafts, liquid cooled Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Max Power 77.4 PS @ 9750 rpm 19 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Colors
Kawasaki KLX230 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 49,256 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,301 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 44,054 Hypermotard 698 Mono Insurance Rs. 11,784 KLX230 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
2
Claimed Top Speed
220 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Superquadro Mono, single-cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic timing, 2-balance countershafts, liquid cooled
Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Engine Displacement
659 cc
233 cc
Gear Box
6 speed
6 Speed
Max Power
77.4 PS @ 9750 rpm
19 PS
Max Torque
63 Nm @ 8000 rpm
19 Nm
Bore
116 mm
67 mm
Stroke
62.4 mm
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
13.1:1
9.4:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
20.8 kmpl
40 Kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
223 mm
Suspension-Front
Ø 45 mm Marzocchi fully adjustable aluminium fork
Ø37 mm, Telescopic fork
Suspension-Rear
Progressive linkage with Sachs fully adjustable monoshock. Aluminium double- sided swingarm
Uni-Trak

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
151 kg
136 kg
Seat height
904 mm
880 mm
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2110*830*1160 mm3
Wheelbase
1443 mm
1370 mm
Length
Not Available
2110 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
255 mm
Height
Not Available
1160 mm
Width
Not Available
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
7.5 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
139 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
330 mm
290 mm
Rear Brake Size
245 mm
230 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Tubular steels trellis fram
Perimeter, High Tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Brake Light (DBL)
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Launch Control
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Dirt Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki KLX230
  • Long travel suspension and superb ground clearance makes it quite capable offroad, Switchable ABS at the rear enhances the offroad capabilities of the bike, Look and styling makes the bike look like a proper offroader
Kawasaki KLX230
  • The pricing is a bit too high compared to competitors, The console is rather plain and doesn't offer many features, Misses out on tubeless spoke wheels
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Which bike is cheaper Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Kawasaki KLX230?
The Kawasaki KLX230 is cheaper than Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono by ₹16.15 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono vs Kawasaki KLX230?
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, 233 cc Petrol engine of KLX230 produces 19 PS of power and 19 Nm of torque

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