Ducati 600 SS (1994-98)

The Ducati 600SS was a motorcycle produced from 1994 to 1998 with a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine. It had a capacity of 583cc and a compression ratio of 10.7:1. The motorcycle was air-cooled and used a Mikuni BDST 38 B156 induction system. The maximum power output was 53hp at 8250rpm or 33hp at 7500rpm, while the maximum torque was 49Nm at 7000rpm. The 600SS used a wet, multiplate clutch and a 5-speed transmission. The front suspension was a Marzocchi 40USD/E fork while the rear suspension was a Sachs-Boge monoshock. The motorcycle weighed 172kg dry and had a wheelbase of 1410mm. The braking distance from 60 km/h to 0 was 12.9m while the time for a standing 1/4 mile was 13.0 seconds. Its top speed was 192.6 km/h. The Ducati 600SS was a popular sportbike model that combined both elegance and performance.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 600SS

Year: 1994 – 98

Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder, belt driven

Capacity: 583 cc / 35.6 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 80 x 58 mm

Compression Ratio: 10.7:1

Cooling System: Air cooled

Induction: Mikuni BDST 38 B156

Spark Plug: RA 4 HC

Ignition: Kokusan electronic

Battery: 12V 16Ah

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 38.7 kW / 53 hp @ 8250 rpm or 24.3 kW / 33 hp @ 7500 rpm

Max Torque: 53 hp version: 49 Nm / 5.0 kgf-m / 36.2 [email protected] 7000 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multiplate

Transmission: 5 Speed

Primary Drive Ratio: 2.28:1 (32/73)

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.966:1

Final Drive Ratio: 2.40:1 (15/36), later 2.73:1 (14/41)

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Marzocchi 40USD/E fork

Rear Suspension: Sachs-Boge monoshock, preload and rebound adjustable

Front Brakes: Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single 245mm disc, 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/60 – VR17

Rear Tyre: 160/60 – VR17

Dimensions: Length: 2020 mm / 79.5 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in

Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in

Seat Height: 770 mm / 30.3 in

Dry Weight: 172 kg / 379 lbs

Wet Weight: 180 kg / 397 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal

Consumption Average: 5.2 L/100 km / 19.2 km/l / 45.2 US mpg / 54.2 Imp mpg

Braking 60 km/h – 0: 12.9 m / 42.3 ft

Braking 100 km/h – 0: 38.8 m / 127.3 ft

Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.0 sec / 160.0 km/h / 99.4 mph

Top Speed: 192.6 km/h / 119.7 mph