Suzuki GSX-R 600 W vs Ducati 620 Sport Half-fairing (reduced effect) (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GSX-R 600 Wstacks up against the Ducati 620 Sport Half-fairing (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSX-R 600 WDucati 620 Sport Half-fairing (reduced effect)
Model year19922003
Price
Engine600 cc618 cc
Horsepower106 hp33 hp
Torque42 Nm
Weight208 kg182 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.9 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Suzuki GSX-R 600 W vs Ducati 620 Sport Half-fairing (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GSX-R 600 W and the Ducati 620 Sport Half-fairing (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSX-R 600 W brings 106 hp in a 208 kg package, while the Ducati 620 Sport Half-fairing (reduced effect) counters with 33 hp at 182 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: