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

The Ducati 900 Superlight motorcycle specifications include a 904 cc (55.16 cu in) engine, power of 73 hp (53.3 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 196 kg (432.1 lb).

Key specifications

1992-1995Model years
904 ccDisplacement
73 hpPower
196 kgWet weight
17.5 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1992199319941995
Year-specific specification changes

The 1992 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Power
199378 hp (56.9 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
1994199580 hp (58.4 kW) @ 7,000 rpm

How the Ducati 900 Superlight 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.

Engine power73 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 30% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 28th percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement904 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 50th percentile across Ducati models.

Wet weight196 kg
Low 136 kgAverage 203.9 kgHigh 249 kg

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 38th percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity17.5 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 5% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 72nd 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.

Engine power28th

73 hp — more powerful than about 28% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement50th

904 cc — larger displacement than about 50% of Ducati models.

Wet weight38th

196 kg — heavier than about 38% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 62%.

Fuel capacity72nd

17.5 L — larger than about 72% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 904 cc • Air cooled • 73 hp
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 170/60-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
Rear tire size 170/60-17
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 170 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 60%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.372 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 372.4 hp/tonne
Specific power 80.8 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.35:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 904 cc (55.16 cu in)
Power 73 hp (53.3 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 92.0 x 68 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Desmodromic valve control

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 170/60-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 196 kg (432.1 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.50 L (4.62 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 204.0 km/h (126.8 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.