Ducati 748 SP vs Suzuki GSX-R 750 W (reduced effect) (1997)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 748 SPstacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R 750 W (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 748 SPSuzuki GSX-R 750 W (reduced effect)
Model year19971992
Price
Engine749 cc749 cc
Horsepower104 hp100 hp
Weight200 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 170/60-17

Ducati 748 SP vs Suzuki GSX-R 750 W (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 748 SP and the Suzuki GSX-R 750 W (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 748 SP brings 104 hp in a 200 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX-R 750 W (reduced effect) counters with 100 hp.

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: