Ducati 600 SS N vs Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) (1994)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 600 SS Nstacks up against the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 600 SS NSuzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect)
Model year19941992
Price
Engine583 cc599 cc
Horsepower53 hp50 hp
Weight172 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/80-17 / 140/80-17

Ducati 600 SS N vs Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 600 SS N and the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 600 SS N brings 53 hp in a 172 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX 600 F (reduced effect) counters with 50 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: