Honda CB 550 F vs Ducati Monster 600 - Monster 600 Dark - Monster 600 City - Monster 600 Metallic (2000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB 550 Fstacks up against the Ducati Monster 600 - Monster 600 Dark - Monster 600 City - Monster 600 Metallic. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB 550 FDucati Monster 600 - Monster 600 Dark - Monster 600 City - Monster 600 Metallic
Model year19772000
Price
Engine544 cc583 cc
Horsepower51 hp
Torque51 Nm
Weight191 kg174 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires3.25-S 19 (4 PR) / 3.75-S 18 (4 PR)

Honda CB 550 F vs Ducati Monster 600 - Monster 600 Dark - Monster 600 City - Monster 600 Metallic — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB 550 F and the Ducati Monster 600 - Monster 600 Dark - Monster 600 City - Monster 600 Metallic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB 550 F brings its published horsepower in a 191 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 600 - Monster 600 Dark - Monster 600 City - Monster 600 Metallic counters with 51 hp at 174 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: