Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 vs. Ducati Monster 696 2014

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Monster 696 2014

Overview - Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 vs Ducati Monster 696 2014

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Monster 696 2014

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 compared to Ducati Monster 696 2014

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Monster 696 2014

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Monster 696 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	70 mm	Stroke	57.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	83 HP	Engine power	80 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	69 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	10.7
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	776 ccm	Displacement	696 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Sachs

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Sachs

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

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

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	60 %
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
Length	Length	2,115 mm	Length	2,058 mm
Height	Height	1,105 mm	Height	1,060 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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