Ducati 900 SS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 900 SS motorcycle specifications include a 864 cc (52.72 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 225 kg (496 lb).

Key specifications

1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1993, 1997, 1998Model years
864 ccDisplacement
225 kgWet weight
18 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1975197619771978197919801981198219831984199319971998
Year-specific specification changes

The 1975 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
198119849.5:1
Displacement
19931998904 cc (55.16 cu in)
Front tire
19831984100/90-18
Gearbox
199319986-speed
Rear brakes
1979Expanding brake
Rear tire
19761978120/90-18
19794.25-18
198019824.25/85-18
19831984110/90-18
Fuel capacity
199317.50 L (4.62 US gal)
Top speed
1997210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
1998230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)

How the Ducati 900 SS compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.

Displacement864 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 45th percentile across Ducati models.

Wet weight225 kg
Low 136 kgAverage 203.9 kgHigh 249 kg

About 10% heavier than the Ducati database average. Around the 75th percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 8% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 80th percentile across Ducati models.

This model Ducati database average

Ducati database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement45th

864 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Ducati models.

Wet weight75th

225 kg — heavier than about 75% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 25%.

Fuel capacity80th

18 L — larger than about 80% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 864 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.50-18 front / 3.50-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-18
Rear tire size 3.50-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.16:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 864 cc (52.72 cu in)
Bore × stroke 86.0 x 74.4 mm (3.4 x 2.9 inches)
Compression ratio 9.4:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Desmodromic valve control

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 3.50-18
Rear tire 3.50-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 225 kg (496 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 213.0 km/h (132.4 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.