Ducati 900 SS (Super Sport)

TypeSuperSport
Production1991-2002
SuccessorDucati 1000SS

History


Ducati 900SS (1991) <Nuda>
* white rims
Ducati 900SS (1991) <Carenata>
* white rims
Ducati 900SS (1992-1993) <Nuda>
* black rims
Ducati 900SS (1992-1993) <Carenata>
* black rims
Ducati 900SS (1994-1997) <Nuda>
* silver rims
Ducati 900SS (1994-1997) <Carenata>
* silver rims
Ducati 900SS I.E. (1998/1999 – 2002)
* new design, fuel injection
Ducati 900SS Sport I.E. (1998/1999 – 2002)
* new design, fuel injection

Specifications


ENGINE
Engine (type)Air&Oil-cooled, 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangementTwin-cylinder, 90° L-type
Bore & Stroke92,0 x 68,0 mm
Displacement904 cm³ (55,1 cu. in)
Compression ratio9.2+/-0,5:1
Valve trainBelt driven desmodromic single-cam, 2 valves per cylinder
Max. power73,3 hp (56,3 kW) / 7000 rpm – Ducati 900SS (at the wheel)

79,0 hp (58,0 kW) / 7500 rpm – Ducati 900SS I.E. (at crankshaft)
Max. torque75,5 Nm (7,8 kgm) / 6500 rpm – Ducati 900SS I.E.
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)3,64 sec.1
Top speed224 km/h (139 mph)2
Fuel system (type)Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDST38

Fuel Injection, Marelli – Ducati 900SS I.E.
Fuel economy / consumption5,91 l / 100 km (40 mpg)

5,23 l / 100 km (45 mpg) – Ducati 900SS I.E.3
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchDry, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission6-speed
Final driveChain
Gear ratio
I
II
III
IV
V
VI

2.467
1.765
1.350
1.090
0.958
0.857
FRAME
Frame (type)Tubular type with Chrome-Molybdenum steel trestle
Front suspension, travel41 mm inverted telescopic fork Showa (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – Ducati 900SS (to 1995)

43 mm inverted telescopic fork Marzocchi (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – Ducati 900SS (from 1995)
Rear suspension, travelSwingarm with mono-shock Showa (fully adjustable), 135 mm / 5,3 in

Swingarm is made from aluminum
Front tire size120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size170/60-ZR17
Front brake
Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity17,5 l / 4,2 US gal. (reserve – 3,0 l)

16,0 l / 4,2 US gal. (reserve – 4,0 l) – Ducati 900SS I.E
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemElectronic, digital CDI

Electronic type – Ducati 900SS I.E.
Alternator12V-300W

12V-520W – Ducati 900SS I.E.
Battery12V-16Ah

12V-10Ah – Ducati 900SS I.E.
DIMENSIONS
Overall length2030 mm / 79,9 in
Overall width730 mm / 28,7 in

780 mm / 30,7 in – Ducati 900SS I.E.
Overall height1125 mm / 44,3 in

1100 mm / 43,3 in – Ducati 900SS I.E.
Seat height780 mm / 30,7 in

820 mm / 32,3 in – Ducati 900SS I.E.
Wheelbase1410 mm / 55,5 in

1395 mm / 54,9 in – Ducati 900SS I.E.
Ground clearance150 mm / 5,9 in

105 mm / 4,1 in – Ducati 900SS I.E.
Dry weight183 kg / 403 lbs

188 kg / 414 lbs – Ducati 900SS I.E.
Curb (wet) weight

Video


2001 DUCATI 900SS SUPERSPORT

Manuals


Links

  1. Motorcycles Consumer News (MCN), “Performance Index 2015” | Ducati 900SS (01/99), 0-60 mph
  2. Motorcycles Consumer News (MCN), “Performance Index 2015” | Ducati 900SS (01/99), Top speed
  3. Motorcycles Consumer News (MCN), “Performance Index 2015” | Ducati 900SS (01/99), Average MPG