Ducati 900 SS 1979

1979 Ducati 900 SS specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Model:	Ducati 900 SS
Year:	1979
Category:	Sport
Rating:	3.5 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	864.0 ccm (52.72 cubic inches)
Engine type:	V2, four-stroke
Power:	70.0 HP (51.1 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Top speed:	213.0 km/h (132.4 mph)
Compression:	9.4:1
Bore x stroke:	86.0 x 74.4 mm (3.4 x 2.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder:	2
Fuel control:	Desmodromic valve control
Cooling system:	Air
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front tyre:	3.50-18
Rear tyre:	4.25-18
Front brakes:	Dual disc
Rear brakes:	Expanding brake
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	225.0 kg (496.0 pounds)
Fuel capacity:	18.00 litres (4.76 gallons)
Other specifications
Further information
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General information

Model:

Ducati 900 SS

Year:

1979

Category:

Sport

Rating:

3.5 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike.

Engine and transmission

Displacement:

864.0 ccm (52.72 cubic inches)

Engine type:

V2, four-stroke

Power:

70.0 HP (51.1 kW)) @ 7000 RPM

Top speed:

213.0 km/h (132.4 mph)

Compression:

9.4:1

Bore x stroke:

86.0 x 74.4 mm (3.4 x 2.9 inches)

Valves per cylinder:

Fuel control:

Desmodromic valve control

Cooling system:

Air

Gearbox:

5-speed

Transmission type,
final drive:

Chain

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre:

3.50-18

Rear tyre:

4.25-18

Front brakes:

Dual disc

Rear brakes:

Expanding brake

Physical measures and capacities

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:

225.0 kg (496.0 pounds)

Fuel capacity:

18.00 litres (4.76 gallons)

Other specifications

Further information

Insurance costs

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Finance options

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Parts finder

Chaparral provides online schematics & OEM parts for the US. Revzilla offers up to 50% off motorcycle accessories. Ships to most countries. Also check out our overview of motorcycle webshops at Bikez.info.

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