Ducati 999 R vs Suzuki GSX-R1000R (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 999 Rstacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R1000R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 999 RSuzuki GSX-R1000R
Model year20052026
Price$18,500
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower150 hp199 hp
Torque119 Nm117 Nm
Weight181 kg203 kg
Seat height31 mm825 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 L16.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed manual
Front brakesDouble discDual 320mm discs
Rear brakesSingle discSingle 220mm disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 front, 190/55-ZR17 rear

Ducati 999 R vs Suzuki GSX-R1000R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 999 R and the Suzuki GSX-R1000R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 999 R brings 150 hp in a 181 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX-R1000R counters with 199 hp at 203 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: