Ducati 900 SS (1980)

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The Ducati 900 SS (1980) is a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin cylinder, 864cc motorcycle. Its engine has two valves per cylinder, and it is bevel gear driven. The compression ratio is 9.4:1, and the cooling system is air-cooled. The induction system has two Dell’Orto PHF 32C carburetors, and the ignition is electronic. The bike has a maximum power of 47.8 kW / 65 hp at 7500 rpm, and it has a wet, multiplate clutch. The transmission has five speeds, with gear ratios of 1st 2.237 / 2nd 1.562 / 3rd 1.203 / 4th 1.000 / 5th 0.887. The final drive ratio is 2.400:1 (15/36), and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension is a Marzocchi telescopic fork, and the rear suspension is a Marzocchi 330 mm dual shock that is three-way adjustable. The front brakes have two 280 mm discs with a one-piston caliper, and the rear brake has a single 280 mm disc. The bike has a 3.50-18 front wheel and a 4.25-18 rear wheel. The bike weighs 216 kg/476 lb dry and 224 kg/494 lb wet with a fuel capacity of 15 liters/4.0 US gal/3.3 Imp gal. The top speed is 205 km/h 127 mph, and the braking distance from 100 km/h-0 is 39 meters/128 ft. The bike’s manual can be found at bevelheaven.com.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 900 SS

Year: 1980 –


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

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