Ducati Hypermotard 821 vs Suzuki GSX-S750: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati Hypermotard 821 (2013-2015) and the Suzuki GSX-S750 (2017-2023), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati Hypermotard 821 110 hp, Suzuki GSX-S750 113 hp.
- Torque: Ducati Hypermotard 821 89 Nm, Suzuki GSX-S750 81 Nm.
- Weight: Ducati Hypermotard 821 194 kg, Suzuki GSX-S750 211 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati Hypermotard 821 (2013-2015)110
- Suzuki GSX-S750 (2017-2023)113 (best)
Torque Nm
- Ducati Hypermotard 821 (2013-2015)89 (best)
- Suzuki GSX-S750 (2017-2023)81
Weight kg
- Ducati Hypermotard 821 (2013-2015)194 (best)
- Suzuki GSX-S750 (2017-2023)211
Full specs
| Specification |  2013-2015 · SP Remove |  2017-2023 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2013-2015 | 2017-2023 |
| Engine | 821cc Ducati Testastretta 11° L-twin, 4 valves/cylinder, DOHC desmodromic actuation, liquid-cooled; 88mm x 67.5mm bore/stroke, 12.8:1 compression ratio, electronic fuel injection. Same engine as the base Hypermotard 821. | 749cc liquid-cooled inline-four DOHC; revised cylinder-base ventilation, larger airbox, new injectors/exhaust raised peak power, new tapered swingarm, Nissin brakes |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 821 cc | 749 cc |
| Power | 110 hp @ 9,250 rpm | 113 hp @ 10,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 89 Nm @ 7,750 rpmBest | 81 Nm @ 9,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox with wet multiplate clutch; chain final drive. | 6-speed manual, chain final drive, 43-tooth rear sprocket |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 194 kg (wet)Best | 211 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 890 mm | 820 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable upside-down fork, 185mm travel | 41mm inverted telescopic fork (KYB), spring-preload adjustable only, 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock, single-sided swingarm, 175mm travel | Mono-shock swingarm (tapered design from 2017), 7-way adjustable spring preload, 138mm travel |
| Brake system | Switchable ABS, linked braking, Brembo radial master cylinder | ABS standard on GSX-S750A variant (dual-channel); 3-mode switchable traction control |
| Front brake | 2 x 320mm discs, Brembo Monobloc 4-piston radial calipers | Dual 310mm floating petal discs with Nissin radial-mount 4-piston monobloc calipers (new for 2017) |
| Rear brake | 245mm disc | Single 240mm disc with 1-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP) | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP) | 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 14,695 (US MSRP, 2013 model year) | USD 8,299 (US)Best |