Suzuki GSX-8R 2025 vs. Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2025

Suzuki GSX-8R 2025

Suzuki GSX-8R 2025

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2025

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2025

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Overview - Suzuki GSX-8R 2025 vs Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2025

Suzuki GSX-8R 2025

Suzuki GSX-8R 2025

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2025

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2025

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8R 2025 compared to Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2025

Suzuki GSX-8R 2025
Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeV
BoreBore84 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke70 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power83 HPEngine power73 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
TorqueTorque78 NmTorque65.2 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,800 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.8 Compression Ratio11
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore42 mmThrottle Bore50 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder2
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement776 ccmDisplacement803 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandKayaba
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel150 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandShowaBrandKayaba
TravelTravel130 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular
RakeRake65 degreeRake66 degree
TrailTrail104 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter330 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter245 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

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, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,465 mmWheelbase1,449 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height795 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity14.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA
RangeRange333 kmRange259 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions99 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions120 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.2 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.2 l/100km
Stationary noiseStationary noise89 dBStationary noise94 dB

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentConnectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB socket

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-8R 2025

Suzuki GSX-8R 2025

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

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Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2025

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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