Ducati SS 600 vs Harley-Davidson Sport Twin (1997)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati SS 600Harley-Davidson Sport Twin
Model year19971923
Price
Engine583 cc590 cc
Horsepower53 hp
Torque48 Nm
Weight172 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires3-26 / 3-26

Ducati SS 600 vs Harley-Davidson Sport Twin — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati SS 600 and the Harley-Davidson Sport Twin usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati SS 600 brings 53 hp in a 172 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Sport Twin counters with its own power figure.

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: