Ducati Monster 1200 2020 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

Ducati Monster 1200 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

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Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 2020 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

Ducati Monster 1200 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

Ducati Monster 1200 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	147 HP	Engine power	202 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	124 Nm	Torque	118 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	13.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	56 mm	Throttle Bore	46 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic, DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube, Twin-Spar
Rake	Rake	66.7 degree	Rake	66.8 degree
Trail	Trail	86.5 mm	Trail	95 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, 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	190 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	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	213 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202 kg
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 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

Suzuki has done a great job with the GSX-R 1000 2017. A super-strong motorbike with a fabulously smooth torque curve. Actually unbelievable at 202 hp! The chassis is of high quality and the electronics package has no tinsel but delivers top performance.

High-revving engine

no dents in torque curve

Super stable on corner exit and radius

Great quickshifter

High-quality chassis

Terrific on fast tracks.

Engine brake not adjustable