Ducati 600 SL Pantah vs Benelli 654 (1984)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 600 SL Pantahstacks up against the Benelli 654. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 600 SL PantahBenelli 654
Model year19841981
Price
Engine581 cc604 cc
Horsepower57 hp62 hp
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 110/90-18 3.25-18 / 3.50-18

Ducati 600 SL Pantah vs Benelli 654 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 600 SL Pantah and the Benelli 654 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 600 SL Pantah brings 57 hp, while the Benelli 654 counters with 62 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: