Ducati 900 SL Superlight (1993)

The Ducati 900 SL Superlight MKII was a 1993 motorcycle model with a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt-driven engine with a capacity of 904 cc / 55.2 cu in. The ignition was Kokusan electronic inductive discharge, and the battery was a 12V 16Ah. The motorcycle had a dry, multi-plate clutch and 6-speed transmission. The suspension included a 41mm Showa fully adjustable inverted fork and a progressive type with adjustable Showa GD monoshock. The front brakes were 2 x 320 mm discs, and the rear brake was a single 245 mm disc. The motorcycle had a top speed of 221.1 km/h / 137.3 mph and a fuel capacity of 17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal. Its braking distance was 12.9 meters for 60 km/h – 0, and 36.7 meters for 100 km/h – 0. The Ducati 900 SL Superlight MKII had a dry weight of 180 kg / 397 lbs and a wet weight of 192.5 kg/ 424 lbs. The motorcycle had a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.5 sec / 186.8 km/h / 116.1 mph. A manual for the motorcycle can be found at Bevelheaven.com.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 900 SL Superlight MKII

Year: 1993

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

Capacity: 904 cc / 55.2 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 92 x 68 mm

Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

Cooling System: Air cooled

Induction: Mikuni BDST 38-B67

Spark Plug: Champion RA6HC

Ignition: Kokusan electronic inductive discharge

Battery: 12V 16Ah

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 57 kW / 78 hp @ 7000 rpm

Max Torque: 84 Nm / 8.6 kgf-m / 62 ft-lb @ 6400 rpm

Clutch: Dry, multiplate

Transmission: 6 Speed

Primary Drive Ratio: 2.000:1 (31/62)

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.764 / 3rd 1.350 / 4th 1.091 / 5th 0.958 / 6th 0.857:1

Final Drive Ratio: 2.466:1 (15/37)

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: 41 mm Showa fully adjustable inverted fork

Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension: Progressive type with adjustable Showa GD monoshock

Rear Wheel Travel: 125 mm / 4.9 in

Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm discs

Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc

Front Tyre: 120/70-17

Rear Tyre: 170/60-17

Dry Weight: 180 kg / 397 lbs

Rake: 25o

Trail: 104 mm / 4.1 in

Dimensions: Length: 2030 mm / 79.9 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height: 1125 mm / 44.3 in

Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in

Seat Height: 780mm / 30.7in

Dry Weight: 182 kg / 401 lbs

Wet Weight: 192.5 kg / 424 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal

Consumption Average: 5.7 L/100 km / 17.5 km/l / 41.2 US mpg / 49.4 Impmpg

Braking 60 km/h – 0: 12.9 m / 42.3 ft

Braking 100 km/h – 0: 36.7 m / 120.4 ft

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.5 sec / 186.8 km/h / 116.1 mph

Top Speed: 221.1 km/h / 137.3 mph

Manual: Bevelheaven.com