Across 13 covered model years from 1975 to 1998, the Ducati 900 SS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 496 lb (225 kg) and dry weights ranging from 403.4 lb (183 kg) to 414.5 lb (188 kg), depending on model year.
Ducati 900 SS weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Ducati 900 SS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 900 SS is heavier than about 83.3% of 51 Ducati sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Ducati 900 SS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1993, 1997, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Dry weight | 403.4 lb (183 kg) to 414.5 lb (188 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 864 cc to 904 cc |
| Power | 65 hp to 84 hp |
| Torque | 59.7 lb-ft (81 Nm) to 62.7 lb-ft (85 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) to 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28.7 lb (13 kg) to 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1975 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 13.1 hp / 100 lb to 20.27 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.93 lb / hp to 7.63 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.41 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.29 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.74 cc / lb to 2.24 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.6 lb / 100 cc to 57.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% to 7.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 432.2 lb (196 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 900 SS weight FAQ
What is the Ducati 900 SS dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1993, 1997, 1998 years, listed wet/running weight is 496 lb (225 kg) and listed dry weight is 403.4 lb (183 kg) to 414.5 lb (188 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Ducati 900 SS lighter or heavier than other Ducati sport bikes?
Compared with similar Ducatis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 83.3% of 51 sport bikes using the same weight basis.
Which Ducati 900 SS years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1993, 1997, 1998 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Ducati 900 SS?
Based on the supplied 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) to 4.76 US gal (18 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 28.7 lb (13 kg) to 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Ducati 900 SS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 676 lb (306.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Ducati 900 SS power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 13.1 hp per 100 lb to 20.27 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 14th percentile within the compatible Ducati sport power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Ducati 900 SS weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 432.2 lb (196 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Ducati 900 SS total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 6% to 7.1% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Ducati 900 SS torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 14.41 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.29 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Ducati website.