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Monster 821 vs Z800 vs Gladius SFV650

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Ducati Monster 821

Ducati Monster 821

Ducati

Ex-showroom

₹10.99 L

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Kawasaki Z800

Kawasaki Z800

Kawasaki

Ex-showroom

₹7.50 L

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Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Suzuki

Ex-showroom

₹6 L

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Value check

Start with price: Ducati Monster 821 at ₹10.99 L; Kawasaki Z800 at ₹7.50 L; Suzuki Gladius SFV650 at ₹6 L.

Body style

Compare dimensions and seating below to judge everyday practicality.

Powertrain

Use the detailed specifications below to compare performance and efficiency values.

Three-way compare

This page compares Ducati Monster 821, Kawasaki Z800, Suzuki Gladius SFV650 side by side so you can shortlist the best fit without opening multiple tabs.

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Starting Price

Different

Ducati Monster 821

₹10.99 L

Kawasaki Z800

₹7.50 L

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

₹6 L

Power

Different

Ducati Monster 821

109 HP @ 9250 rpm

Kawasaki Z800

111.3 Bhp @ 10200 rpm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

71 HP @ 9000 rpm

Torque

Different

Ducati Monster 821

86 Nm @ 7750 rpm

Kawasaki Z800

83 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

63.1 Nm @ 7600 rpm

Length

Ducati Monster 821

2170 mm

Kawasaki Z800

2100 mm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

2130 mm

Width

Ducati Monster 821

800 mm

Kawasaki Z800

800 mm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

760 mm

Ground Clearance

Ducati Monster 821

-

Kawasaki Z800

150 mm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

135 mm

Images

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Ducati Monster 821

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Kawasaki Z800

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Suzuki Gladius SFV650

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 79 technical specs across 5 categories with 42 highlighted differences.

Total specs

79

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Differences found

42

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Other Features

30 differences in this category

Other Features
65 visible specs
30 differences

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Primary drive

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Straight Cut Gears, Ratio 1.85:1

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Battery Type

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Maintenance Free

Kawasaki Z800

Maintenance Free

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Maintenance Free

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

1480 mm

Kawasaki Z800

1445 mm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

1445 mm

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

180/60 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II

Kawasaki Z800

180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS)

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Optional

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Trail

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

93.2mm

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Naked

Kawasaki Z800

Naked

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Naked

Ducati Traction Control (DTC)

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Upside Down 43mm Forks

Kawasaki Z800

41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped

Braking System

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Anti-Lock Braking System

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Yes

Head Light

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

LED

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

10-Spoke in Light Alloy 5.50" x 17"

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Rake

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

24.3°

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Emission Norms

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Euro 4

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

BS6-Compliant

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Yes

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Yes

Ducati Data Analyser (DDA)

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Optional

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Tubular Steel Trellis Frame Attached to the Cylinders Head

Kawasaki Z800

Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Steel Truss

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

2019 Ducati Monster 821 price was Rs 10.99 lakh before being discontinued.

Kawasaki Z800

2016 Kawasaki Z800 price was Rs 7.50 lakh before being discontinued.

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

2024 Suzuki Gladius SFV650 is expected to be priced around Rs 6 lakh in India (ex-showroom).

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Yes

Cooling

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Water Cooling

Kawasaki Z800

Liquid Cooling

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Liquid Cooling

Dry Weight

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

180.5 kg

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Digital

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Digital

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II

Kawasaki Z800

120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

140mm

Kawasaki Z800

137 mm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Final Drive

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Front Sprocket 15, Rear Sprocket 46

Kawasaki Z800

Sealed chain

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Chain

Stroke

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

67.5 mm

Kawasaki Z800

50.9 mm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

62 mm

Riding Modes

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Exhaust/Muffler

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Stainless Steel Muffler and Aluminium and Cap, Light Weight 2-1 System with Catalytic Converter with 2 Lambda Probes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Discontinued

Kawasaki Z800

Discontinued

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Upcoming

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Ducati Red, Dark Stealth, Ducati Yellow

Kawasaki Z800

Candy Flat Blazed Green, Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Stardust White

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Metallic Mat Black, Glass Sparkle Black

Clutch

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

APTC Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Control Cable

Kawasaki Z800

Wet multi-disc, Manual

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

206 kg

Kawasaki Z800

231 kg

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

202 kg

Trip Meter

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Digital

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Digital-2

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

12.8:1

Kawasaki Z800

11.9:1

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

11.5:1

Front Wheel

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

10-Spoke in Light Alloy 3.50" x 17"

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Security System

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

130mm

Kawasaki Z800

120 mm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Gear Ratios

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

1st=37/15, 2nd=30/17, 3rd=28/20, 4th=26/22, 5th=24/23, 6th=23/24

Kawasaki Z800

1st=2.571, 2nd=1.941, 3rd=1.556, 4th=1.333, 5th=1.200, 6th=1.095

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Bore

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

88 mm

Kawasaki Z800

71 mm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

81 mm

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

LED

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

ABS

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

2019 Ducati Monster 821

Kawasaki Z800

2016 Kawasaki Z800

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

2024 Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Number of Gears

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

6 Speed

Kawasaki Z800

6

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

6

Tachometer

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Digital

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Analog

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

2

Kawasaki Z800

4

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

2

Wheel Type

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Cast Aluminum Wheels

Kawasaki Z800

Alloys

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Aluminum Alloys

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

We Love Monster

Kawasaki Z800

The Undisputed Super Middleweight

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Progressive Linkage with Adjustable Monoshock. Aluminium Double-Sided Swingarm

Kawasaki Z800

Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir. Rebound damping: Stepless. Spring preload: Stepless

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable

Final Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

3.000 (45/15)

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Vehicle Overview

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Kawasaki Z800 is a middleweight performance street bike from the Japanese bike maker. The 806cc, inline 4 engine on the Z800 is good for 111.3 BHP at 10200 rpm and 83 Nm at 8000 rpm. It carries a high 834 mm of seat height while its ground clearance is pretty normal at 150 mm. It claims a top speed of 233 kmph while its overall weight is bit more on the heavier side at 231 kg. Still, it just takes 3.5 seconds to reach 100 kmph from standstill. Kawasaki Z800 rivals Ducati Monster 821 and Benelli TNT 899 in the Indian market.

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Steering Angle

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

31°(Left), 31°(Right)

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Primary Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

1.714 (84/49)

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Yes

Valve System

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

DOHC, 16 valves

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Clock

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Lubrication

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Forced lubrication, Wet sump

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Wet sump

Odometer

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

3.50 secs

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Cylinder Configuration

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

In-Line Four

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Not listed

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Yes

Ignition

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Electronic ignition (Transistorized)

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

150 mm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

135 mm
Engine & Performance
4 visible specs
4 differences

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Engine cc (Displacement)

Engine & Performance

Different

Ducati Monster 821

821 cc

Kawasaki Z800

806 cc

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

645 cc

Maximum Torque

Engine & Performance

Different

Ducati Monster 821

86 Nm @ 7750 rpm

Kawasaki Z800

83 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

63.1 Nm @ 7600 rpm

Maximum Power

Engine & Performance

Different

Ducati Monster 821

109 HP @ 9250 rpm

Kawasaki Z800

111.3 Bhp @ 10200 rpm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

71 HP @ 9000 rpm

Engine Details

Engine & Performance

Different

Ducati Monster 821

821cc, L-Twin, Water Cooled

Kawasaki Z800

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

645 cc, 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90-degree V-Twin
Fuel & Efficiency
4 visible specs
2 differences

Showing all specs in Fuel & Efficiency, with changed values marked.

Fuel Gauge

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Digital

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Digital

Fuel System

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Electronic Fuel Injection System, 53mm Throttle Bodies with Full Ride By Wire

Kawasaki Z800

Fuel injection: ø34 mm x 4 (Mikuni), with dual throttle valves

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Fuel Injection

Fuel Tank Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Ducati Monster 821

16.5 litres

Kawasaki Z800

17 litres

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

14.30 litres

Fuel Type

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Ducati Monster 821

Petrol

Kawasaki Z800

Petrol

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

Petrol
Safety
2 visible specs
2 differences

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Rear Brake

Safety

Different

Ducati Monster 821

245mm Disc, 2-Piston Floating Calliper

Kawasaki Z800

Single 250 mm petal disc, Single-piston caliper

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

1-piston caliper, 240mm disc

Front Brake

Safety

Different

Ducati Monster 821

320mm Twin Semi-Floating Discs, Radially Mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 Callipers, 4-Pistons, Axiial Pump

Kawasaki Z800

Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, Dual opposed 4-piston caliper

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

2-piston calipers, 290 mm disc, twin
Dimensions
4 visible specs
4 differences

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Seat Height

Dimensions

Different

Ducati Monster 821

Adjustable 785-810 mm

Kawasaki Z800

834 mm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

785 mm

Overall Height

Dimensions

Different

Ducati Monster 821

1055 mm

Kawasaki Z800

1050 mm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

1090 mm

Overall Width

Dimensions

Different

Ducati Monster 821

800 mm

Kawasaki Z800

800 mm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

760 mm

Overall Length

Dimensions

Different

Ducati Monster 821

2170 mm

Kawasaki Z800

2100 mm

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

2130 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Monster 821 vs Z800 vs Gladius SFV650

Which is better among Ducati Monster 821, Kawasaki Z800 and Suzuki Gladius SFV650?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare Ducati Monster 821, Kawasaki Z800 and Suzuki Gladius SFV650 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Ducati Monster 821, Kawasaki Z800 and Suzuki Gladius SFV650 prices compare?

Based on the available data, Ducati Monster 821 is listed with ₹10.99 L, while Kawasaki Z800 is listed with ₹7.50 L, while Suzuki Gladius SFV650 is listed with ₹6 L. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for Ducati Monster 821, Kawasaki Z800 and Suzuki Gladius SFV650?

The detailed specifications section on this page groups available values by category and highlights differences so you can compare all vehicles without opening multiple tabs.

Can I compare similar alternatives to Ducati Monster 821, Kawasaki Z800 and Suzuki Gladius SFV650?

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