NSU 601 OSB vs Ducati SS 600 C (1996)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the NSU 601 OSBstacks up against the Ducati SS 600 C. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNSU 601 OSBDucati SS 600 C
Model year19411996
Price
Engine562 cc583 cc
Horsepower26 hp53 hp
Weight150 kg172 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires3.50-19 / 3.50-19

NSU 601 OSB vs Ducati SS 600 C — which should you buy?

Picking between the NSU 601 OSB and the Ducati SS 600 C usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the NSU 601 OSB brings 26 hp in a 150 kg package, while the Ducati SS 600 C counters with 53 hp at 172 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: