Ducati 900ss vs Honda Cbf600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati 900ss vs Honda Cbf600. Ducati 900ss: 73 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Cbf600: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati 900ss
Honda Cbf600
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 7,000 rpm
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati 900ss
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic that punishes neglect and rewards diligent ownership hard."
Pros
+Addictive desmodue torque delivery
+Timeless Italian styling
+Predictable, communicative chassis
Cons
−Expensive desmo valve services
−Notorious electrical unreliability
−Hard seat for distance
Honda Cbf600
7.5/10
"The sensible used buy that never breaks your heart or wallet."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth fuel-injected motor
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Ageing fairing parts scarce
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
−Chain frequently neglected by owners
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