Ducati Monster 797 2020 vs. Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Ducati Monster 797 2020

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Overview - Ducati Monster 797 2020 vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Ducati Monster 797 2020

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

CLICK BAG. The one with the “click”.

The Wunderlich tank bag with smart handling.

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Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 797 2020 compared to Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Ducati Monster 797 2020

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Ducati Monster 797 2020

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	72 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	68.9 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	803 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,435 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 797 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

The Suzuki's top performer is clearly its engine; the V2 is wonderfully agile and powerful. This often makes up for the somewhat feminine appearance, which this racy engine does not really deserve.

solid handling

good ergonomics

powerful V2 engine

cheap-looking swingarm

telescopic fork