Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013 vs. Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Overview - Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013 vs Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

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Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013 compared to Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	150 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	124.5 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	Sachs	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	Showa

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, 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	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	2,200 mm	Length	2,155 mm
Height	Height	1,480 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	234 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	205 kg
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 S 2013

The Multistrada requires a willingness to compromise, which is often compensated for by the wonderful performance from the 150 hp engine and the exclusive flair that a Ducati spreads. If you are looking for a comfortable sedan for thousands of kilometres on American highways, you should leave the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S alone.

Brutal power delivery - but with adjustment options

inimitable sound

efficient cornering.

Uneven bagging at very low revs - interesting in tight corners

weak rear brake.

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