Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Overview - Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016 vs Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	112 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	89 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	12.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	821 ccm	Displacement	776 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	Kayaba

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,154 mm	Length	2,115 mm
Width	Width	867 mm	Width	775 mm
Height	Height	1,061 mm	Height	1,105 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,480 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	205.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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