Ducati 600 SS vs Ducati SS 600 N (1998)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 600 SSDucati SS 600 N
Model year19981995
Price
Engine583 cc583 cc
Horsepower53 hp53 hp
Torque48 Nm
Weight172 kg172 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Ducati 600 SS vs Ducati SS 600 N — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 600 SS and the Ducati SS 600 N usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 600 SS brings 53 hp in a 172 kg package, while the Ducati SS 600 N 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: