Ducati 650 Indiana vs Honda CBX 650 E Nighthawk (1987)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 650 Indianastacks up against the Honda CBX 650 E Nighthawk. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 650 IndianaHonda CBX 650 E Nighthawk
Model year19871985
Price$2,985
Engine649 cc656 cc
Horsepower50 hp60 hp
Weight215 kg
Fuel capacity3.4 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake). Drum brake
Tires110/90-18 / 140/90-15 100/90-19 / 130/90-16

Ducati 650 Indiana vs Honda CBX 650 E Nighthawk — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 650 Indiana and the Honda CBX 650 E Nighthawk usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 650 Indiana brings 50 hp, while the Honda CBX 650 E Nighthawk counters with 60 hp at 215 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: