The Ducati 900SS Imola is a four-stroke, 90 degree L twin cylinder motorcycle that was first produced in 1976. With a capacity of 864cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1, it is cooled by air and has induction via 2 Dell’Orto PHM 40 A, B or C carburetors. The bike has a wet, multiplate clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a primary drive ratio of 2.187:1 and gear ratios of 1st 2.237, 2nd 1.562, 3rd 1.203, 4th 1.000, and 5th 0.887. The final drive ratio is 2.312:1 and is chain-driven. With a 38mm Marzocchi fork and Marzocchi 310mm dual shocks, the motorcycle has front brakes that are twin 280mm discs and a single 229mm disc rear brake. The front wheel is 3.50 – 18 and the rear wheel is 4.00 – 18. The dimensions of the bike are length 2200mm, width 675mm, height 1050mm, and wheelbase 1500mm. The seat height is 760mm and the dry weight is 188kg. The bike has a fuel capacity of 20L and can achieve a standing 1/4 mile of 12.6 seconds with a top speed of 217 km/h or 135 mph. The Ducati 900SS Imola comes in silver frame, silver and blue color combinations and the manual can be accessed through the website, Bevelheaven.com.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 900SS Imola
| Year | 1976 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 2 x Dell’Orto PHM 40 A, B or C carburetors |
| Spark Plugs | Champion L81 / L82Y / L88A / Bosch WM7B |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Battery | Yuasa 12N/12A-4A-12V |
| Starting | Kick (electric as an option) |
| Max Power | 58.8 kW / 80 hp @ 7500 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 | 2.312:1 (16/37) |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 38 mm Marzocchi fork |
| Rear Suspension | Marzocchi 310 mm dual shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 280mm Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 229 mm disc |
| Front Wheel | 3.50 – 18 |
| Rear Wheel | 4.00 – 18 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2200 mm / 86.6 in Width: 675 mm / 26.6 in Height: 1050 mm / 41.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1500 mm / 59.0 in |
| Seat Height | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 188 kg / 414 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 L / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.6 sec |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h / 135 mph |
| Colours | Silver frame, silver and blue |
| Manual | Bevelheaven.com |
