Ducati Monster2021 on
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 937 cc
- 111 PS
- 188 kg
Bike comparison
Ducati Monster vs Suzuki GSX-8S
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Ducati Monster5
- Suzuki GSX-8S1
- Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
- Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
- LightestDucati Monster188 kg
- Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
- Lowest seatSuzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Ducati Monster |  Suzuki GSX-8S |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Ducati · Italy | Suzuki · Japan |
| Type of bike | Street | Street |
| Petrol tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 937 cc | 776 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm | 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
| Power to weight | 590 PS / tonne | 411 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 188 kg (with fluids) | 202 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 145 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,474 mm | 1,465 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245 | Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 |
Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.
Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Suzuki GSX-8S?
Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm.
Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Suzuki GSX-8S?
Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.
Ducati Monster or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?
Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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Photo credits
- Ducati Monster: Nicholas Gemini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Suzuki GSX-8S: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.