Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008 vs. Ducati 1098 R 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008

Ducati 1098 R 2009

Ducati 1098 R 2009

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Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008 compared to Ducati 1098 R 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008
Ducati 1098 R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power178 HPEngine power180 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,198.4 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,405 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height820 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight166 kgDry Weight165 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity15.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2008

Suzuki does not do things by halves and takes first place here. But much more important is the acceleration out of the bend. 185 hp or not. In the past, the GSX-R had an advantage here because of its longer-stroke engine. This has not changed in 2007.

Optimum power curve

three mappings

good gearbox

massive power

peak power

anti-hopping clutch

electronic steering damper.

Boring optics

Ducati 1098 R 2009

Ducati 1098 R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000 vs Ducati 1098 R

Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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Price Ducati 1098 R

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