Ducati 600 TL vs Norton F 1 (1991)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 600 TLstacks up against the Norton F 1. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 600 TLNorton F 1
Model year19851991
Price
Engine581 cc588 cc
Horsepower50 hp95 hp
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-18 / 110/90-18 120/70-17 / 170/60-17

Ducati 600 TL vs Norton F 1 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 600 TL and the Norton F 1 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 600 TL brings 50 hp, while the Norton F 1 counters with 95 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: