Ducati Monster 1200 vs Suzuki Gsr750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Monster 1200
Suzuki Gsr750
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
124 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
211 kg
213 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
145 hp @ 9,250 rpm
106 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
124 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
80 Nm @ 7,200 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Monster 1200
8.5/10
"Flawed, expensive, and completely impossible to resist buying."
Pros
+Intoxicating L-twin soundtrack
+Razor-sharp chassis response
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive desmo service intervals
−Pre-2016 dry clutch annoyance
−Hard seat beyond two hours
Suzuki Gsr750
8.2/10
"Arguably the best value used naked middleweight you can buy today."
Pros
+GSX-R750 engine heritage
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Exceptional value used market
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Zero rider aids standard
−Header corrosion common issue