The Ducati 900 S2 motorcycle was produced from 1982-83 in a limited run of 1,236 units. It is powered by a four-stroke, 90 degree L-twin cylinder, SOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder and bevel gear-driven, boasting a capacity of 864cc / 52.7 cu in. The motorcycle uses two Dell’Orto carburetors and different exhaust systems depending on the location: Switzerland and France have a 32PHF carb and Silentium mufflers, Italy has a 40 PHM carb and Conti mufflers. The spark plugs are Bosch WM7B with Bosch electronic ignition and a Yuasa 19Ah battery. The motorcycle can be started via electric or kick. The maximum power of the Ducati 900 S2 is 58.8 kW / 80 hp @ 7500rpm and the maximum torque is 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63.5 ft-lb @ 5800rpm. It also features a wet, multiplate clutch, 5-speed transmission, and a chain final drive. Suspension is a 38 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork at the front and Marzocchi ET85 dual shocks, 5-way adjustable at the rear. Brakes include 2 x 280 mm Disc at the front with 1 piston caliper and a single 280 mm disc at the rear. The motorcycle weighs 190 kg / 419 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal. Performance-wise, it can reach a top speed of 205 km/h / 127 mph and has an average consumption of 5.4L/100 km / 18.5 km/l / 43.6 US mpg / 52.4 Imp mpg. It also has a standing 1/4 mile time of 13.3 sec / 163 km/h / 101 mph. A manual is available for the Ducati 900 S2 on Bevelheaven.com.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 900 S2
| Year | 1982 – 83 |
|---|---|
| Production | 1236 Units |
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven |
| Capacity | 864 cc / 52.7 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 86 x 74.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 2 x Dell’Orto PHF 30A or PHM 40B carburetors / 32mm Dell’Orto PHF |
| Exhaust | There are country specific carb & exhaust pairnigs. Switzerland and France: 32PHF carb and Silentium Mufflers Italy; 40 PHM carb and Conti mufflers |
| Spark Plugs | Bosch WM7B |
| Ignition | Bosch electronic |
| Battery | Yuasa 19Ah |
| Starting | Electric or kick |
| Max Power | 58.8 kW / 80 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63.5 ft-lb @ 5800 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 2.187:1 (32/70) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.237 / 2nd 1.562 / 3rd 1.203 / 4th 1.000 / 5th 0.887 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.200:1 (15/33) |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 38 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Marzocchi ET85 dual shocks, 5-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 280 mm Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 280 mm disc |
| Front Wheel | 100/90 – V18 |
| Rear Wheel | 120/90 – V18 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2200 mm / 86.6 in Width: 700 mm / 27.6 in Height: 1250 mm / 49.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1500 mm / 59.1 in |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 190 kg / 419 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.4L/100 km / 18.5 km/l / 43.6 US mpg / 52.4 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.3 sec / 163 km/h / 101 mph |
| Top Speed | 205 km/h / 127 mph |
| Manual | Ducati-900-S2 / Bevelheaven.com |
