Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005 vs. Ducati 1098 R 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Ducati 1098 R 2008

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005 compared to Ducati 1098 R 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Ducati 1098 R 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Ducati 1098 R 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine power	Engine power	178 HP	Engine power	180 HP
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	1,198 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,430 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	166 kg	Dry Weight	165 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

To sum up: "An absolutely awesome box that could actually be worth Euro 15,599!" The workmanship is good, the performance is high and the driving experience is very good.

Slim appearance

increased cam liftM improved performance

anti-hopping clutch

brake

super handling.

Not an oversized motorbike

seat height set a little too low.

Ducati 1098 R 2008

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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