The Ducati 600 SS motorcycle specifications include a 583 cc (35.57 cu in) engine, power of 53 hp (38.7 kW), a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 172 kg (379.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Ducati 600 SS compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
About 49% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 14th percentile across Ducati models.
About 33% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 15th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 18th percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
53 hp — more powerful than about 14% of Ducati models with power data.
583 cc — larger displacement than about 15% of Ducati models.
770 mm — taller than about 18% of Ducati models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.308 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 308.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 90.9 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1998 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 583 cc (35.57 cu in) |
| Power | 53 hp (38.7 kW) |
| Torque | 48.0 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.4 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 172 kg (379.2 lb) |
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| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 190.0 km/h (118.1 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.3081 hp/kg |
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