Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 vs. Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021

Overview - Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 vs Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8R 2024 compared to Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	94 mm
Stroke	Stroke	70 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	83 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	93 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	12.6
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
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	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	776 ccm	Displacement	937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Öhlins

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Öhlins
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	66 degree
Trail	Trail	104 mm	Trail	91 mm

Brakes Front

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

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, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, 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
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,478 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	205 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	333 km	Range	285 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.2 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.6 l/100km

Equipment

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

The Suzuki GSX-8R takes the popular and excellent recipe of the 8S and packs it into a high-quality package in the road sports class. With its lively riding performance, it can score points on country roads without being too extreme for everyday use. Although the price is higher than its naked bike sister, those who want a sportier bike should go for the GSX-8R.

powerful engine with powerful centre

crisp quickshifter

sporty but not uncomfortable riding position

good feel for the front wheel

high-quality electronics package

cool looks

Shock could respond more finely

A mode with slight load change

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Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021

Despite its sportiness, Ducati's redesigned and equipped Supersport 950 /S offers a good degree of suitability for everyday use and sufficient power for the country road or occasional trackdays. If you want to remedy the last remaining shortcoming, the throttle response in the lower rev range, which is characterised by load changes, you could consider changing the secondary gear ratio from 15/43 to 14/43. The one-tooth smaller drive pinion costs only a few euros, improves throttle response at low revs and also keeps handlebar and mirror vibrations within acceptable limits.

powerful engine

high-quality chassis components

electronics package

sporty design

suitable for everyday use

stationary noise of less than 95 dB(A)

Load vibrations in the lower speed range