Sportbikes
1992Ducati 900 Superlight
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The 1992 Ducati 900 Superlight is a lightweight sport bike designed for riders seeking authentic Italian handling and character over outright performance. Its air-cooled V-twin engine delivers 73 horsepower with distinctive desmodromic valve control, achieving 204 km/h top speed. Best known for its minimal weight and nimble chassis, it excels in technical riding and appeals to purists valuing mechanical simplicity and agile cornering.
- Capacity
- 904.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 179.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 73.0 HP (53.7 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Spirited backroad and canyon carving, occasional track days; a lightweight air-cooled Ducati twin built for flowing corners over straight-line speed.
- Built for
- Focused, characterful and analogue: torquey desmo L-twin, exclusive Superlight trim with carbon bits and solo seat. Rewards smooth, deliberate riding.
- Not ideal for
- Not for beginners, two-up riders, commuters wanting comfort, or anyone needing long-haul touring or off-road ability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 904.0 ccm
- Power
- 73.0 HP (53.7 kW)
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4078 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 92.0 x 68.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.2:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 204.0 km/h (126.8 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 179.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 196.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.50 litres
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 170/60-17
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 904 cc | 904 cc | 904 cc | 904 cc |
| Dry weight | 179 kg | 179 kg | 182 kg | 182 kg |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.5 L | 17.5 L | 17.5 L | 17.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Ducati 900 Superlight?
The 1992 Ducati 900 Superlight has a Capacity of 904.0 ccm (55.17 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Ducati 900 Superlight have?
The 1992 Ducati 900 Superlight has a Power of 73.0 HP (53.7 kW).
How many gears does the Ducati 900 Superlight have?
The 1992 Ducati 900 Superlight has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Ducati 900 Superlight weigh?
The 1992 Ducati 900 Superlight has a Dry weight of 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds).
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