Ducati Monster 1200 2017 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Ducati Monster 1200 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 2017 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Ducati Monster 1200 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Ducati Monster 1200 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	74.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	57.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	147 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	126.2 Nm	Torque	116.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	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, DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	Showa
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

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	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 1200 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

The GSX-R 1000 remains something for the experienced rider, despite its precise and balanced rideability and controllable power delivery. Suzuki knows that a thousand must remain a thousand and strictly adheres to this. Let's hope that they can continue to do so for a long time.

Improved geometry

compact engine design

relaxed seating position

system with multiple height adjustments

anti-hopping clutch.

Accessibility of compression adjustment suboptimal

weak in the lower rev range

not for beginners

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster 1200 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Price Ducati Monster 1200

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Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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Ducati Monster 1200 2017 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 2017 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 1200 2017

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster 1200 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Price Ducati Monster 1200

Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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