MuZ Silver Star 500 vs Ducati 500 GTV (1997)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMuZ Silver Star 500Ducati 500 GTV
Model year19971978
Price
Engine494 cc497 cc
Horsepower34 hp39 hp
Torque35 Nm
Weight221 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires3.25-18 / 3.50-18

MuZ Silver Star 500 vs Ducati 500 GTV — which should you buy?

Picking between the MuZ Silver Star 500 and the Ducati 500 GTV usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MuZ Silver Star 500 brings 34 hp in a 221 kg package, while the Ducati 500 GTV counters with 39 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: