Ducati 500 SL Pantah vs NSU Konsul 2 (1983)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 500 SL Pantahstacks up against the NSU Konsul 2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 500 SL PantahNSU Konsul 2
Model year19831954
Price
Engine497 cc498 cc
Horsepower50 hp22 hp
Weight195 kg
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDual discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-18 / 110/90-18 3.50-19 / 4-19

Ducati 500 SL Pantah vs NSU Konsul 2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 500 SL Pantah and the NSU Konsul 2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 500 SL Pantah brings 50 hp, while the NSU Konsul 2 counters with 22 hp at 195 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: