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Ducati Monster vs Suzuki GSX-8S vs Benelli 302S

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster5
  2. Suzuki GSX-8S1
  3. Benelli 302S1
  • 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 seatBenelli 302S795 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki GSX-8S145 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterSuzuki GSX-8SBenelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandDucati · ItalySuzuki · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average——~25 km/l
Petrol tank14 L14 L16 L
On a full tank——~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc776 cc300 cc
Cylinders222
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne—
Top speed230 km/h210 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height820 mm810 mm795 mm
Ground clearance—145 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,465 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height——2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours——Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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.

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  • Benelli 302S—a month

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 most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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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.

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