Suzuki GSX-8S
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 776 cc
- 83 PS
- 202 kg
Quickshifter as standard
Bike comparison
Suzuki GSX-8S vs Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 160
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Ducati Monster2021 on
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 937 cc
- 111 PS
- 188 kg
Earlier version in photoTVS Apache RTR 160
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 160 cc
- 16 PS
- ~45 km/l
- 137 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Ducati Monster4
- TVS Apache RTR 1603
- Suzuki GSX-8S0
- Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
- Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
- LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
- Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
- Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Suzuki GSX-8S |  Ducati Monster |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Suzuki · Japan | Ducati · Italy | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Street | Street | Street |
| Fuel average | — | — | ~45 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 14 L | 14 L | 12 L |
| On a full tank | — | — | ~540 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 776 cc | 937 cc | 160 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) | Air |
| Power | 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm | 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm | 93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 411 PS / tonne | 590 PS / tonne | 117 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 230 km/h | 114 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 202 kg (with fluids) | 188 kg (with fluids) | 137 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 820 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | — | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,465 mm | 1,474 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240 | Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245 | Disc 270 / Disc 200 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels, works in corners | Front wheel |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 | 90/90-17 / 110/80-17 |
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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- TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, Suzuki GSX-8S or Ducati Monster?
Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm.
Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX-8S or Ducati Monster?
Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.
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Photo credits
- Suzuki GSX-8S: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ducati Monster: Nicholas Gemini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
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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.