Ducati Monster 2022 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 600 2013

Ducati Monster 2022

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2013

Overview - Ducati Monster 2022 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 2013

Ducati Monster 2022

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2013

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 2022 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 600 2013

Ducati Monster 2022

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2013

Ducati Monster 2022

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	94 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	42.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	111 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	93 Nm	Torque	68.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.3	Compression Ratio	12.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	937 ccm	Displacement	599 ccm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double 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	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
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,474 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 2022

You can always argue about the looks and the lack of a trellis frame, but the current Monster is anything but ugly. Basically, it would be a great everyday naked bike with pleasant ergonomics and a braking system that won't surprise even the inexperienced. The even softer suspension can also be seen as an acceptable compromise, but for a Ducati it is rather surprising that at least the front fork has not been set a little firmer. Unfortunately, the charismatic engine bucks heavily at low revs and therefore only reveals its marvellous V2 character on the country road. All in all, however, this reflects the overall image of the Monster very well: a typical Ducati that is also good for everyday riding in terms of suspension and brakes.

Typical Ducati engine with charisma

comfortable riding position

good, easy-to-use braking system

agile handling

high-quality components

comprehensive electronics package

cornering ABS

traction control depending on lean angle

Engine jerks a lot at low revs

front fork too softly set up

no longer unmistakably a Monster due to the missing trellis frame

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster vs Suzuki GSX-R 600

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