Ducati Monster vs Suzuki GSX-8S
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Ducati Monster and Suzuki GSX-8S are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Suzuki GSX-8S undercuts the Ducati Monster by about $3,996, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Ducati Monster leads on power with 111 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Ducati
Ducati Monster
Our pickSuzuki
Suzuki GSX-8SThe verdict
The Suzuki GSX-8S edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the Ducati Monster wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Suzuki GSX-8S
81 hp.
Ducati Monster
111 hp and 0.59 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Suzuki GSX-8S
Our 8.5/10 at $8,999, the most bike per dollar.
Ducati Monster
188 kg with an 820 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Suzuki GSX-8S
Our top score in this matchup at 8.5/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Ducati Monster vs Suzuki GSX-8S: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Ducati Monster or the Suzuki GSX-8S?
The Ducati Monster makes the most power at 111 hp and 93 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Ducati Monster or the Suzuki GSX-8S?
The Suzuki GSX-8S is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $8,999.
Which is lighter, the Ducati Monster or the Suzuki GSX-8S?
The Ducati Monster is the lightest at 188 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Ducati Monster or the Suzuki GSX-8S?
For a new rider we'd point to the Suzuki GSX-8S: 81 hp and 202 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
