The Ducati 900 SS (1991) is a four-stroke, 90-degree L-twin cylinder motorcycle with SOHC and desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 904 cc and a compression ratio of 9.2:1, cooled by air. The induction system comprises of Mikuni BDST 38-B67 carburetors, and the ignition is a Kokusan electronic inductive discharge type. This motorcycle has a dry, multi-plate clutch and a six-speed transmission. Its maximum power output is 61.8 kW at 7000 rpm (rear tire 53.7 kW at 8100 rpm), with a maximum torque of 84 Nm at 6400 rpm.
The Ducati 900 SS has a 41mm Showa fully adjustable inverted fork suspension system and a progressive-type, adjustable Showa GD monoshock rear suspension. It features 2 x 320mm front discs and a 245mm rear disc for braking. The motorcycle has a 120/70-17 front tire and a 170/60-17 rear tire. It measures 2020mm in length, 710mm in width and 1110mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1410mm and a seat height of 780mm.
The dry weight of the Ducati 900 SS is 183 kg and the wet weight is 192.5 kg. It has a fuel capacity of 17.5 litres and an average consumption of 5.7 litres per 100 km. Its braking distance from 60 km/h is 13.3m and from 100 km/h is 38.8m. The motorcycle can reach a top speed of 219.4 km/h and take 11.8 seconds to cover the quarter-mile distance at 177.7 km/h. The Ducati 900SS comes in a white frame, with red or black options. The manual for the Ducati 900 SS can be found on Bevelheaven.com.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 900SS
| Year | 1991 |
|---|---|
| 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 RA6YC |
| Ignition | Kokusan electronic inductive discharge |
| Battery | 12V 16Ah |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 61.8 kW / 84 hp @ 7000 rpm (rear tyre 53.7 kW / 73hp @ 8100 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: 2020 mm / 79.5 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Seat Height | 780mm / 30.7in |
| Dry Weight | 183 kg / 403 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 | 13.3 m / 43.6 ft |
| Braking 100 km/h – 0 | 38.8 m / 127.3 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.8 sec / 177.7 km/h / 110.4 mph |
| Top Speed | 219.4 km/h / 136.3 mph |
| Colours | White frame, red or black |
| Manual | Bevelheaven.com |
