MuZ 500 R vs Ducati 500 Pantah (1987)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MuZ 500 Rstacks up against the Ducati 500 Pantah. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMuZ 500 RDucati 500 Pantah
Model year19871980
Price
Engine494 cc497 cc
Horsepower27 hp50 hp
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires3.25-18 / 3.50-18 3.25-18 / 3.50-18

MuZ 500 R vs Ducati 500 Pantah — which should you buy?

Picking between the MuZ 500 R and the Ducati 500 Pantah usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MuZ 500 R brings 27 hp, while the Ducati 500 Pantah counters with 50 hp.

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: