Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 vs. Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023

Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023

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Overview - Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 vs Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023

The Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 and the Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023 are both naked bikes that offer powerful performance and advanced rider assistance systems. However, there are some notable differences between the two models.

In terms of engine power, the Ducati Streetfighter V2 takes the lead with 153 HP compared to the Suzuki GSX-8S's 83 HP. The Streetfighter V2 also has a higher torque of 101.4 Nm compared to the GSX-8S's 78 Nm. Both bikes have a 2-cylinder engine and liquid cooling system.

In terms of fuel efficiency, the Suzuki GSX-8S has a combined fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100km, while the Ducati Streetfighter V2 has a higher fuel consumption of 6 l/100km. The GSX-8S also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 14 liters compared to the Streetfighter V2's 17 liters, giving it a longer range of 333 km compared to the Streetfighter V2's 283 km.

When it comes to suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear. However, the Streetfighter V2 offers more adjustment options for the rear suspension, including compression, preload, and rebound adjustments.

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

In terms of brakes, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front with four pistons. However, the Streetfighter V2's front brakes have a larger diameter of 320 mm and utilize radial and monoblock technology, providing more stopping power compared to the GSX-8S's 310 mm front brakes with radial technology.

Both bikes come equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, traction control, and ride by wire. The Streetfighter V2 also offers additional features like cornering ABS, a quickshifter, and anti-wheelie control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have similar front and rear tire widths and diameters. They also have the same wheelbase of 1465 mm. However, the Streetfighter V2 has a higher seat height of 845 mm compared to the GSX-8S's 810 mm. The Streetfighter V2 is slightly lighter with a kerb weight of 200 kg compared to the GSX-8S's 202 kg.

In terms of equipment, both bikes come with LED headlights and TFT displays. The GSX-8S also features LED daytime running lights, while the Streetfighter V2 has a more sporty and refined appearance.

In terms of strengths, the GSX-8S offers a full-grown and high-quality overall concept, a high-torque engine, stable handling, and a good seat and riding position. It also has a good quickshifter, high-quality controls, and a very good display. The suspension offers reserves for a wide range of uses despite the lack of adjustment options, and it has good ergonomics.

Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023

Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023

The strengths of the Streetfighter V2 include its high-revving V2 engine, comprehensive electronics package, finely responsive chassis, powerful brakes, and precise handling. It also has a sporty and refined appearance and a sporty and accessible seating position.

In terms of weaknesses, the GSX-8S's quickshifter and gearstick require more operating force than usual, and the bike is somewhat heavier than others in its class. The ABS controls are also very defensive, and the engine lacks rev reserves upwards.

The Streetfighter V2's weaknesses include the lack of a fuel gauge, engine jerking at low revs, and heat build-up under the driver's seat.

Overall, both the Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 and the Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023 offer impressive performance and advanced features. The choice between the two will depend on individual preferences and priorities, such as power, fuel efficiency, adjustability, and specific weaknesses that may be more or less important to the rider.

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 compared to Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023
Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeV
BoreBore84 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke70 mmStroke60.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power83 HPEngine power153 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,750 rpm
TorqueTorque78 NmTorque101.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,800 rpmRpm at Torque9,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.8 Compression Ratio12.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement776 ccmDisplacement955 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandShowa
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandKayabaBrandSachs
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
RakeRake65 degreeRake66 degree
TrailTrail104 mmTrail94 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,465 mmWheelbase1,465 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)202 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)200 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA
RangeRange333 kmRange283 km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.2 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption6 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

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

ABS controls very defensively

Engine has no rev reserves upwards

Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023

Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023

With the Streetfighter V2, Ducati has modified the Panigale V2 super sports bike and made it suitable for everyday use. Despite its visual similarity to the Streetfighter V4, it has a character of its own and also has airs and graces that make life with it a little difficult, but interesting on the other hand. The jerky engine running at low revs obviously doesn't bother Ducatisti, however, and instead they are pleased with 153 hp that hangs well on the throttle, finely responsive chassis components, high-quality brakes and complete electronic equipment - only the fuel gauge was forgotten. Similar to its riding qualities, however, the Streetfighter V2 is also priced upwards in the direction of hyper-naked bikes.

high revving V2 engine

comprehensive electronics package

finely responsive chassis as standard

powerful brakes

precise handling

sporty and refined appearance

sporty and accessible seating position

No fuel gauge

Engine jerks at low revs

Heat build-up under the driver's seat

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-8S vs Ducati Streetfighter V2

There are a few key differences between a Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 and a Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023 is about 119% higher. Compared to Ducati Streetfighter V2 2023 there are more Suzuki GSX-8S 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 173 compared to 27. It takes less time to sell a Suzuki GSX-8S with 59 days compared to 71 days for a Ducati Streetfighter V2. Since model year 2023 1000PS.de editors have written 13 reviews for the Suzuki GSX-8S and 12 reviews for the Ducati Streetfighter V2 since model year 2022. The first review for the Suzuki GSX-8S was published on 11/8/2022 and now has more than 47,300 views. This compares to more than 59,900 views for the first review on Ducati Streetfighter V2 published on 11/11/2021.

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