Ducati Monster 821 2020 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Monster 821 2020

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Overview - Ducati Monster 821 2020 vs Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Monster 821 2020

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 821 2020 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Monster 821 2020

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Monster 821 2020

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	109 HP	Engine power	83 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	86 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	12.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	821 ccm	Displacement	776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	Kayaba
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	Kayaba
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	65.7 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	93.2 mm	Trail	104 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control

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	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,154 mm	Length	2,115 mm
Width	Width	867 mm	Width	775 mm
Height	Height	1,061 mm	Height	1,105 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,480 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	206 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 821 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

For years, Suzuki was the brand that offered nice bikes at a good price/performance ratio. With the Suzuki GSX-8S, the brand is much more self-confident. It presents itself as high-quality, mature and places itself at the top of a hard-fought class. The unspectacular performance data and the relatively high weight tarnish the picture only briefly. During the test rides, the Suzuki was completely convincing. A really good motorbike.

Full-grown and high-quality overall concept

high-torque engine

first-class running culture, stable handling, overall very high-quality impression

Very good seat

Great nakedbike riding position

Good and precise quickshifter

high-quality controls

very good display

Suspension offers reserves for a wide range of uses despite lack of adjustment options

Good ergonomics

Quickshifter and gearstick require a little more operating force than usual

Motorbike somewhat heavier than other bikes in this class