Ducati 500 Pantah vs Honda GB 500 Clubman (1992)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 500 Pantahstacks up against the Honda GB 500 Clubman. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 500 PantahHonda GB 500 Clubman
Model year19801992
Price
Engine497 cc498 cc
Horsepower50 hp38 hp
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires3.25-18 / 3.50-18 90/90-18 / 110/90-18

Ducati 500 Pantah vs Honda GB 500 Clubman — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 500 Pantah and the Honda GB 500 Clubman usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 500 Pantah brings 50 hp, while the Honda GB 500 Clubman counters with 38 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: