Ducati 600 SS vs Ducati SS 600 (1998)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 600 SSDucati SS 600
Model year19981997
Price
Engine583 cc583 cc
Horsepower53 hp53 hp
Torque48 Nm48 Nm
Weight172 kg172 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Ducati 600 SS vs Ducati SS 600 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 600 SS and the Ducati SS 600 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 600 SS brings 53 hp in a 172 kg package, while the Ducati SS 600 counters with 53 hp at 172 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: