DUCATI 600 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

In 1997, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 600SS Half Fairing, a sports motorcycle that debuted in 1994 alongside its fully faired brother. Besides the visual difference, both machines packed the exact technical and performance specifications.

The bike was part of the smaller-displacement category in the SS series that comprised three models. The 1991-1993 Ducati 350SS, 1989-1997 400SS, and the 1993-1999 600SS. All models were available, either with a full or half fairing.

The 1997 600SS model was fitted from the factory with standard features, like a large, rectangular headlight, a medium-sized windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, three-spoke aluminum wheels, and a single-sided exhaust system.

The 1997 Ducati 600SS Half Fairing had its soul brought to life by a 583cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine as its fully dressed brother, delivering 53 hp with maximum strength at 8,250 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The engine was held by a steel trellis frame that also provided mounting points for the bike's suspension system, consisting of a 41 mm upside-down telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear.

As for the stopping power, the motorcycle packed a 320 mm brake disc mounted on the front wheel coupled to a dual-piston caliper and a 245 mm brake disc bolted to the rear wheel engaged by a single-piston caliper.

In 1997, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 600SS, a sports motorcycle in its fourth year of production, wearing the same specifications as previous models without significant modifications.

The bike was part of the smaller displacement series in Ducati's range, comprising the 1991-1993 Ducati 350SS, 1989-1997 400SS, and 1994-1999 600SS models. All models were available with a full or half fairing.

The 1997 600SS model had standard features, such as a dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a single-sided exhaust system, three-spoke lightweight cast-aluminum wheels, a square headlight, a medium-sized windscreen, and a full fairing.

In the performance department, the 1997 Ducati 600SS had installed a 583cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering fuel to the pistons via two Mikuni carburetors. As for the power figures, the engine produced 53 hp at 8,250 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The engine was married to a five-speed manual transmission fitted with a wet multi-plate clutch that sent the engine power to the rear end via a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 193 kph (120 mph).

Regarding braking performance, the bike's 17-inch wheels were stopped by a 320 mm disc on the front with a dual-piston caliper and a 245 mm disc on the rear with a single-piston caliper.

In 1996, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Ducati 600SS Half Fairing, an exact replica of the base 600SS model but wearing just an upper fairing instead of full body armor. Besides that, it shared the same technical and performance specifications as the fully faired version.

The Ducati 600SS was available with a full or half fairing and was part of the smaller displacement series in Ducati's range. The series comprised the Ducati 350SS (1991-1993), 400SS (1989-1997), and 600SS (1994-1999).

Besides the half fairing, the 600SS model packed the same standard features as the faired model, including a large, rectangular headlight and a medium-sized windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, three-spoke aluminum wheels, and a single-sided exhaust system.

The bike's steel trellis frame was fitted with a 41 mm upside-down Marzocchi telescopic fork handling the front suspension and an adjustable Sachs shock absorber running the rear suspension.

As for the braking power, the bike's 17-inch wheels were fitted with a 320 mm disc mounted on the front wheel coupled to a dual-piston caliper and a 245 mm disc bolted to the rear wheel engaged by a single-piston caliper.

The 1996 Ducati 600SS Half Fairing had its soul brought to life by a 583cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with two Mikuni carburetors in charge, boasting 53 hp with maximum strength at 8,250 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The Ducati SS and Supersport was a series of motorcycles made by Ducati from 1972 to 1981 and then from 1988 to 2007. The series comprised several models with different engine displacements and similar designs.

The smaller displacement series was manufactured from 1989 to 1999 and comprised the Ducati 400SS made from 1989 to 1997, the 350SS produced from 1991 to 1993, and the 600SS manufactured from 1994 to 1999.

In 1996, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 600SS, a sports motorcycle in its third year of production, packing the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without any modifications.

The bike's visual department was represented by factory-installed features, such as a full fairing with integrated turn signals, a large, square headlight, a windscreen, a dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a single exhaust system mounted on the right side, and lightweight three-spoke cast-aluminum wheels.

The 1996 Ducati 600SS was powered by a 583cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine installed underneath the fuel tank, with two Mikuni carburetors in charge, boasting 53 hp at 8,250 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

As for the braking performance, the bike's 10-inch three-spoke wheels were fitted with a 320 mm rotor coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 245 mm brake disc with a one-piston caliper on the rear end.

The Ducati 600SS Half Fairing was similar to the 600SS base model but differentiated by an upper fairing. Besides the half fairing, both models shared the same technical and performance specifications.

In 1995, alongside the fully faired model, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 600SS Half Fairing, a sports motorcycle part of the smaller-displacement series in Ducati's range manufacturer between 1989 and 1999.

The bike came equipped with factory-installed features, such as a right-hand side exhaust system, three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, and an upper fairing with a rectangular headlight and a medium-sized windscreen.

The bike was built around a steel trellis frame with a 40 mm upside-down Marzocchi fork on the front and a preload and rebound-adjustable Sachs Boge shock absorber on the rear, providing optimum handling.

The braking performance was achieved by a 320 mm brake disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a single-piston caliper, offering optimum stopping performance.

As for the power figures, the 1995 Ducati 600SS Half Fairing had installed a 543cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 53 hp with a peak force at 8,250 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

In 1995, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 600SS, a sports motorcycle part of the small-displacement SS series in Ducati's range. The range comprised the 1989-1997 Ducati 400SS, 1991-1993 300SS, and 1994-1999 600SS models.

The Ducati 600SS was available with a full or half fairing. The 1995 model was in its second year of production and came with the same package as the previous one, without any significant modification whatsoever.

The bike's aesthetic was characterized by a full fairing with a medium-sized windscreen, a large, rectangular headlight, three-spoke cast aluminum wheels, a single-sided exhaust system, and a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail.

In the performance department, the 1995 Ducati 600SS had its heartbeat set by a 583cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine managed by two 38 mm Mikuni carburetors, boasting 53 hp at 8,250 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The bike rolled on 17-inch wheels driven by a five-speed manual transmission bolted to the engine and linked via a final chain drive to the rear wheel, pushing the bike to a maximum speed of 193 kph (120 mph).

From top speed to a complete halt, the bike relied on a 320 mm brake disc on the front wheel engaged by a two-piston caliper and a 245 mm disc on the rear wheel tied to a single-piston caliper, providing optimum stopping power.

In 1994, alongside the fully faired model, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 600SS Half Fairing, a sports motorcycle with a half fairing. The bike packed the same technical and performance specifications as the fully faired version.

The 600SS model was part of the smaller-capacity motorcycles in Ducati's range that debuted in 1989 with the 400cc model. The 600cc SS version was manufactured from 1994 until 1999.

The bike's visual department was represented by an upper fairing with a large, rectangular headlight and a medium-sized windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, three-spoke aluminum wheels, and a single-sided exhaust system.

The bike was built around a steel trellis frame with a 41 mm upside-down telescopic fork handling the front suspension and an adjustable shock absorber running the rear suspension.

The braking performance was achieved by a 320 mm disc mounted on the front wheel coupled to a dual-piston caliper and a 245 mm disc bolted to the rear wheel engaged by a single-piston caliper.

In the performance department, the 1994 Ducati 600SS Half Fairing had installed the same 583cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine as its fully faired sibling, boasting 53 hp with a peak force at 8,250 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch took power from the engine and sent it to the rear via a chain drive, spinning the wheel to 193 kph (120 mph).

The Ducati Supersport and SS was a series of motorcycles manufactured by Ducati in two stages from 1972 to 1981 and 1988 to 2007. The bike manufactured in 1988 replaced the Pantah model and was produced until 2007 when it was replaced by the Ducati Supersport 950.

Smaller versions were manufactured from 1989 to 1999, including the Ducati 350SS, 400SS, and 600SS. These sports bikes were intended for the Japanese and Italian markets. The 350SS and 400SS models were manufactured to cope with displacement regulations in Japan (400cc) and Italy (350cc) for probationary riders.

In 1994, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Ducati 600SS, a mid-range motorcycle intended to compete in a growing market and to spread Ducati's range in the cheapest way possible. The Ducati 350SS, 400SS, and 600SS were similar in design, with only minor differences.

The bike had standard features in the visual department, like a full fairing, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a side stand, a single-sided exhaust system, and three-spoke wheels. In addition, each SS model was available with either a full or a half fairing.

As for performance, the 1994 Ducati 600SS had installed a 583cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, with two Mikuni carburetors sending fuel to the pistons, boasting 53 hp with maximum strength at 8,250 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The Italian engineers from the House of Bologna have designed the Ducati 600 TT2 for those riders who want a machine that can tackle both city streets, freeway strolls and a track Sunday, without any special modifications. It has, at its heart, a four-stroke, 583cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse, paired to a five-speed transmission, and can produce 58 horsepower at 10500 rpm.

Standard fittings for this machine include a 35mm Paioli telescopic front fork, a Spax adjustable rear monoshock suspension, Brembo brakes with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a full-fairing, five-spoked, cast-aluminium wheels, an analogue instrumentation panel, a single seat, a large windscreen and a square headlight.

In 1983, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Ducati 600TL Pantah, a slightly different version of the 600SL Pantah. Instead of the roundish front cowl of the 600SL model, the 600TL Pantah had a smaller, square front cowl with a small windscreen.

The bike lasted from 1982 to 1983 and packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model, without any modifications whatsoever but with a relatively popular design.

Standard features, such as gold-colored six-spoke lightweight wheels, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, a one-piece double seat with a passenger grab handle, a small front cowl with a rectangular headlight, and a small windscreen characterized the bike's aesthetic.

Power-wise, the 1983 Ducati 600TL Pantah had its soul brought to life by a 583cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine managed by two Dell'Orto carburetors. As for the power figures, the bike delivered 58 hp with a peak force at 9,100 rpm and 45 Nm (33 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The bike's engine was married to a five-speed manual transmission controlled by a wet multi-plate clutch, sending the power to the rear axle via a chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 183 kph (114 mph).

From top speed to a complete stop, the motorcycle relied on two 260 mm discs on the front coupled to dual-piston calipers and a 260 mm disc on the rear tied to a single-piston caliper.

In 1981 Ducati prepared an amazing racing twin based on the production Pantah: it was known simply as the TT2. The frame was extremely light at just 7 kg. The fork was a Marzocchi with magnesium-dash alloy sheaths, while the single-shock cantilever rear suspension used a single Paioli unit. Also noteworthy were the Campagnolo ultra-light alloy wheels with a diameter of 18"; later the bike was fit with a 16" front wheel.

The 1983 MY Ducati 600 TT2 can reach a maximum power output of 58 horsepower at 10500 rpm from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 583cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmo engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.

Also, it comes with a 35mm Paioli telescopic front fork, a Spax adjustable rear monoshock suspension, Brembo brakes with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a full-fairing, five-spoked, cast-aluminium wheels, an analogue instrumentation panel, a single seat, a large windscreen and a square headlight.

In 1982, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Ducati 600TL Pantah, a more minimalist-style motorcycle than the 600SL model. The bike packed a more square front cowl than the more roundish one of its sibling.

Visually, the bike was fitted with standard features, like a front cowl with a rectangular headlight, a small tinted windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a two-into-two exhaust system with a muffler mounted on each side, side-mounted rear shocks, and six-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a tubular steel trellis frame with a 35 mm Paioli fork on the front and twin Paioli three-way adjustable shocks on the rear, delivering optimum handling capabilities.

The bike rode on 18-inch wheels with two 260 mm discs on the front coupled to dual-piston calipers and a 260 mm disc on the rear with a single-piston caliper, providing optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 1981 Ducati 600TL Pantah had its heartbeat set by a 583cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine managed by two Dell'Orto carburetors, boasting 58 hp with a peak force at 9,100 rpm and 45 Nm (33 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The power was transferred to the rear wheel through a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to 183 kph (114 mph).

The 1982 MY Ducati 600 TT2 has standard fittings such as a 35mm Paioli telescopic front fork, a Spax adjustable rear monoshock suspension, Brembo brakes with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a full-fairing, five-spoked, cast-aluminium wheels, an analogue instrumentation panel, a single seat, a large windscreen and a square headlight.

In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 583cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 58 horsepower at 10500 rpm.

The Ducati Pantah was a motorcycle manufactured by Ducati from 1980 to 1986, when it was replaced by the Ducati Supersport model. It was presented at the 1979 Milan Motorcycle Show and packed a 90-degree V-twin engine.

In 1981, the Italian motorcycle maker introduced the Ducati 600SL Pantah, a motorcycle dressed in an upper fairing and fitted with a hydraulic clutch activation system. It had an 80 mm bore and 58 mm stroke, resulting in a 583cc displacement.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was fitted with features such as an upper fairing with a round headlight, a large windscreen, a single seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and six-spoke lightweight wheels.

The motorcycle was built around a steel frame with a 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and adjustable side-mounted shocks on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance.

The braking performance was handled by two 260 mm discs on the front wheel squeezed by dual-piston calipers and a 260 mm disc on the rear wheel engaged by a single-piston caliper, offering optimum stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 1981 Ducati 600SL Pantah had installed a 583cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 61 hp at 9,100 rpm and 45 Nm (33 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The 1981 MY Ducati 600 TT2 is a supersport sure to fit the taste for the adrenaline junkies among Ducati fans. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 583cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse, paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 58 horsepower at 10500 rpm.

Also, it comes with a 35mm Paioli telescopic front fork, a Spax adjustable rear monoshock suspension, Brembo brakes with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a full-fairing, five-spoked, cast-aluminium wheels, an analogue instrumentation panel, a single seat, a large windscreen and a square headlight.