Ducati 900 SS (1979)

The Ducati 900 SS motorcycle of 1979 features a four-stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder engine with bevel gear driven 2 valves per cylinder and SOHC. It has a 864cc engine capacity with a bore x stroke of 86 x 74.4mm and a compression ratio of 9.4:1. The motorcycle also has an air-cooled cooling system and induction via 2 x Dell’Orto PHF 32C carburetors. The Ducati 900 SS boasts a maximum power of 47.8kW/65hp at 7500rpm, as well as an electronic ignition system and Yuasa B68 36Ah battery. Its clutch is a wet multiplate, and it has a 5-speed transmission with a primary drive ratio of 2.187:1 (32/70). The motorcycle has a Marzocchi telescopic fork in the front and a Marzocchi 330mm dual shock in the back with a 3-way adjustable system. The stopping power comes from 2x 280mm disc brakes in the front and a single 280mm disc brake in the rear. The Ducati 900 SS also features a chain final drive with a final drive ratio of 2.400:1 (15/36). This motorcycle weighs 216kg/476lbs dry and 224kg/494lbs wet, with a fuel capacity of 15L/4.0US gal/3.3 Imp gal. It has a top speed of 205km/h/127mph, with a 100km/h-0 braking distance of 39m/128ft. The Ducati 900 SS comes with a manual available on Bevelheaven.com.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 900 SS

Year: 1979

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: 9.4:1

Cooling System: Air cooled

Induction: 2 x Dell’Orto PHF 32C carburetors

Spark Plugs: Bosch WM7B

Ignition: Electronic

Battery: Yuasa B68 36Ah

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 47.8 kW / 65 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: 2.400:1 (15/36)

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Marzocchi telescopic fork

Rear Suspension: Marzocchi 330 mm dual shocks, 3-way adjustable

Front Brakes: 2 x 280 mm Disc, 1 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single 280 mm disc

Front Wheel: 3.50 – 18

Rear Wheel: 4.25 – 18

Dimensions: Length: 2260 mm / 88.9 in Width: 700 mm / 27.6 in Height: 1280 mm / 50.4 in

Wheelbase: 1550 mm / 61.0 in

Seat Height: 740 mm / 29.1 in

Dry Weight: 216 kg / 476 lbs

Wet Weight: 224 kg / 494 lbs

Braking: 100 km/h – 0: 39 m / 128 ft

Fuel Capacity: 15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal

Top Speed: 205 km/h / 127 mph

Manual: Bevelheaven.com