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Ducati Monster vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Hero Splendor Plus

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 V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus2
  3. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE1
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterSuzuki V-Strom 800DEHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalySuzuki · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeStreetAdventureEveryday
Fuel average——~65 km/l
Petrol tank14 L20 L9.8 L
On a full tank——~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc776 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h200 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm855 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—220 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,570 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-21 / 150/70-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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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