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.

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