Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Overview - Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010 vs Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	149 HP	Engine power	83 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	118.7 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic, DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm	Displacement	776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Marzocchi	Brand	Kayaba

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Marzocchi	Brand	Kayaba

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	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
Length	Length	2,150 mm	Length	2,115 mm
Height	Height	1,400 mm	Height	1,105 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010

In its brochures, Ducati often speaks of "4 bikes in one motorbike", but this is a slight understatement. These 4 riding modes can be freely configured. The rider then has a little night reading in front of him in the form of the manual, but can actually adapt each mode to his preferences in terms of chassis, engine, ABS and DTC.

Simple chassis

good handling

traction control

ABS

very powerful

comfortable

efficient wind protection.

Small luggage compartment

idle speed sensor not working accurately.

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