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Ducati SuperSport vs Suzuki GSX-8R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Ducati SuperSport
Suzuki GSX-8R

Ducati

SuperSport

From ₹17.16 Lakh

Full SuperSport page Change

Suzuki

GSX-8R

From ₹9.89 Lakh

Full GSX-8R page Change
Ducati SuperSportSuperSport Standard · ₹17.16 Lakh
Suzuki GSX-8RGSX-8R · ₹9.89 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price SuperSport: ₹17.16 Lakh GSX-8R: ₹9.89 Lakh (ahead) GSX-8R ₹7.28 lakh cheaper
Braking SuperSport: Cornering ABS (ahead) GSX-8R: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage SuperSport: Not published GSX-8R: 23.8 kmpl Claimed
Power SuperSport: 108 bhp (ahead) GSX-8R: 83 PS Torque 93 vs 78 Nm
Weight SuperSport: 210 kg GSX-8R: 205 kg Seat height 810 vs 810 mm
Versions SuperSport: 2 (ahead) GSX-8R: 1

Pick the SuperSport for cornering abs, more power and more versions.

Pick the GSX-8R for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹17.16 Lakh
₹9.89 Lakh
On-road in
₹18.98 Lakh
₹10.99 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹50,424 a month
₹29,217 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
108 bhp
83 PS
Torque
93 Nm
78 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
23.8 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
937 cc
776 cc
Engine Type
Testastretta 11-Degree, 2-Cylinder L-Twin, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, Liquid-Cooled
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve/cyl, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, 270° crank with Suzuki Cross Balancer
Bore x Stroke
94 mm x 67.5 mm
84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
Compression Ratio
12.6:1, plus or minus 0.5
12.8:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive (525 O-ring)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M4-32 monobloc 4-piston calipers
Dual Floating Disc, 310 mm, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper
Single Disc, 240 mm, Nissin 1-piston pin-slide caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Bosch Cornering ABS, Dual Channel
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
3-Spoke Y-Shaped Alloy Wheels, 17-inch front and rear
17-inch Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2)
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)
180/55-ZR17 Tubeless (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork, fully adjustable 48 mm Ohlins USD fork on 950 S
41 mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork - Big Piston) Inverted USD Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs monoshock, fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock on 950 S, aluminium single-sided swingarm
Showa Monoshock with progressive linkage (Preload adjustable, 130 mm travel)
Frame Type
Tubular Steel Trellis Frame attached to cylinder heads
High-rigidity Steel Backbone Frame with aluminium swingarm
Wheelbase
1,478 mm
1465 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm
145 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
810 mm, low seat option 790 mm
810 mm
Kerb Weight
210 kg (184 kg dry weight)
205 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 litres
14.0 L (Reserve 2.8 L)
Length
Not listed
2115 mm
Width
Not listed
770 mm
Height
Not listed
1135 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
4.3-inch Full-TFT Digital Color Display
5.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Day/Night display modes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth Ready / Ducati Multimedia System, DMS optional
No (Standalone racing cluster)
USB Charging
Waterproof USB socket under the seat
Yes (USB port available)
Navigation
Not listed
No

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Sport, Touring, Urban
3 Modes via SDMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector: Active, Basic, Comfort)
Traction Control
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO
Yes (Suzuki Traction Control System STCS with 3 modes + Off)
Quickshifter
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down EVO
Yes (Bi-directional Quickshifter standard)
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Additional Electronic Aids
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, adjustable windscreen, 2 positions
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Full-LED Headlight with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Vertically stacked Hexagonal Full LED Projector Headlamps with mono-focus lenses
Taillight
LED
Full LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
LED, front integrated into rear-view mirrors
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece stepped dual saddle, color-matched pillion seat cover on 950 S
Split Stepped Sport Seat with forged aluminium clip-on handlebars
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal, houses USB port and tool kit
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹17.16 Lakh – ₹20.1 Lakh
₹9.89 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

SuperSport Standard₹17.16 Lakh GSX-8R₹9.89 Lakh GSX-8R ₹7.28 lakh less

On-road price by city

SuperSport SuperSport Standard against GSX-8R GSX-8R

CitySuperSportGSX-8RGap
Mumbai₹19.66 Lakh₹11.39 LakhGSX-8R ₹8.27 lakh less
Pune₹19.66 Lakh₹11.39 LakhGSX-8R ₹8.27 lakh less
New Delhi₹18.98 Lakh₹10.99 LakhGSX-8R ₹7.98 lakh less
Bengaluru₹20.69 Lakh₹11.98 LakhGSX-8R ₹8.71 lakh less
Chennai₹19.66 Lakh₹11.39 LakhGSX-8R ₹8.27 lakh less
Hyderabad₹20.69 Lakh₹11.98 LakhGSX-8R ₹8.71 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹18.63 Lakh₹10.8 LakhGSX-8R ₹7.84 lakh less
Kolkata₹19.32 Lakh₹11.19 LakhGSX-8R ₹8.13 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the SuperSport or the GSX-8R?

The GSX-8R, by ₹7.28 lakh on the versions compared here: SuperSport SuperSport Standard at ₹17.16 Lakh against GSX-8R GSX-8R at ₹9.89 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹18.98 Lakh against ₹10.99 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The SuperSport SuperSport Standard makes 108 bhp and 93 Nm and the GSX-8R GSX-8R makes 83 PS and 78 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹50,424 a month for the SuperSport and ₹29,217 for the GSX-8R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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