Malaguti Drakon NKD 50 Ducati Corse vs Honda Gorilla 50 (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Drakon NKD 50 Ducati Corsestacks up against the Honda Gorilla 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Drakon NKD 50 Ducati CorseHonda Gorilla 50
Model year20062002
Price$3,800
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower9 hp3 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight112 kg62 kg
Seat height32 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity2.7 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 2 piston calipersExpanding brake
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2 piston calipersExpanding brake
Tires100/80-17´ / 130/70-17´

Malaguti Drakon NKD 50 Ducati Corse vs Honda Gorilla 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Drakon NKD 50 Ducati Corse and the Honda Gorilla 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Drakon NKD 50 Ducati Corse brings 9 hp in a 112 kg package, while the Honda Gorilla 50 counters with 3 hp at 62 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: