Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S vs Ducati Multistrada 620 Dark (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-Sstacks up against the Ducati Multistrada 620 Dark. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB 600 S Hornet-SDucati Multistrada 620 Dark
Model year20032006
Price
Engine600 cc618 cc
Horsepower95 hp62 hp
Torque63 Nm6 Nm
Weight178 kg183 kg
Seat height31 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S vs Ducati Multistrada 620 Dark — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S and the Ducati Multistrada 620 Dark usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S brings 95 hp in a 178 kg package, while the Ducati Multistrada 620 Dark counters with 62 hp at 183 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: