Ducati 500SL Pantah (1980) vs Honda NX 500 Dominator (1994-96)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Honda |
| Model: | 500SL Pantah | NX 500 Dominator |
| Years: | 1980 | 1994-96 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 499 cc / 30.45 cu in | 498 cc / 30.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 58 mm | 92 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Induction: | 2x Dell'Orto PHM 36 mm carburetors. | Single 40mm Keihin VE-type carburetor |
| Ignition: | Bosch PTZ Electronic | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 33.1 kW / 45 hp @ 9050 rpm | |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 35mm Marzocchi or Paioli fork | 41mm leading-axle fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Marzocchi or Paioli dual shock absorbers with 3-way adjustable coil springs | Pro-Link |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 260mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 90/90–21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 120/90–17 |
| Dry Weight: | 180 kg / 397 lbs | 167 kg / 368 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |