Ducati 900 SS (1991)

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.

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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