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Ducati Monster vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Triumph Speed 400

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

Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Triumph Speed 4002
  3. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE1
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestTriumph Speed 400170 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 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
Triumph Speed 40040 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Triumph Speed 400158 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterSuzuki V-Strom 800DETriumph Speed 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalySuzuki · JapanTriumph · United Kingdom
Type of bikeStreetAdventureClassic
Fuel average——~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L20 L13 L
On a full tank——~390 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc776 cc398 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h200 km/h170 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)230 kg (with fluids)170 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm855 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—220 mm158 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,570 mm1,377 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)——43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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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  • Triumph Speed 400—a month

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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