In this piece on Cycle World, Peter Egan says that this 900SS is “the used motorcycle you need” and notes that “they made perfectly comfortable long-distance touring bikes, but on winding roads through the Black Hills, they metamorphosed back into sportbikes of deep finesse, with killer, real-world midrange and light, intuitive handling.”
Mikuni carbs fed the air-cooled 904cc air/oil cooled V-Twin which was good for just under 80 horsepower. Combined with a dry weight of 414 pounds and classic Ducati styling, the 900SS was quite the commercial success – almost 28k of them were sold over a seven year run.
Befitting the Bologna-based motorcycle company, the 900SS was offered in a limited ‘Sport Production’ trim. Beyond the scarcity of the motorcycle, the SP model was offered with a larger rear wheel (1-inch to be exact), fully-adjustable suspension, carbon fiber accents throughout, and floating brake rotors.
Manufactured June 1994, this example is VIN: ZDM1LC4M1SB015841. The seller purchased this motorcycle one year ago from a private party.
This example is #265.
The odometer shows 7,120 miles. The seller has put 127 miles on this example.
Maintenance:
The seller has included paperwork documenting services performed in 2021 by Pro Italia in Los Angeles, California, which includes a carburetor rebuild and sync, installing a new battery, installing a new spark plug, and replacing a timing belt.
Modifications:
Staintune exhaust.
Tank protector.
K&N air filter.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on tires that have aged out.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean California title. Per the DMV, it will be $148 to renew the registration through to January 2, 2024.
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