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

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

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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

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

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

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

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

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Top speed

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusSuzuki V-Strom 800DEDucati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaSuzuki · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeEverydayAdventureStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l——
Petrol tank9.8 L20 L14 L
On a full tank~637 km——
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc776 cc937 cc
Cylinders122
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h200 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm855 mm820 mm
Ground clearance165 mm220 mm—
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,570 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-1890/90-21 / 150/70-17120/70-17 / 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.

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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. 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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