Sportbikes
1999Ducati SS 900 Supersport
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The 1999 Ducati SS 900 Supersport is an agile middleweight sport bike ideal for riders seeking nimble handling and classic Italian style over outright power. Its torquey 904cc V-twin engine delivers spirited performance with a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, while the compact chassis excels at cornering. Best known for blending everyday usability with genuine sportiness, the SS 900 represents Ducati's accessible entry into the superbike world.
- Capacity
- 904.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 188.0 kg
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Power
- 80.0 HP (58.8 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for spirited sport riding and back-road carving, with the classic Ducati blend of light weight and strong low-to-mid range V-twin torque.
- Built for
- A raw, characterful Italian sportbike that rewards precise inputs with agile handling and a distinctive V-twin growl rather than outright top-end speed.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for new riders, tall touring distances, two-up comfort seekers, or anyone wanting an upright, relaxed commuting bike.
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
- 80.0 HP (58.8 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 18 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 81.0 Nm (8.3 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 0.80 litres/100 km (125.0 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4255 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 92.0 x 68.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.2:1
- Cooling system
- Oil & air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1395 mm
- Overall length
- 2030 mm
- Overall height
- 1100 mm
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Dry weight
- 188.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 207.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
- Front percentage of weight
- 49.3
Chassis & suspension
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 136 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 170/60-ZR17
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 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 904 cc | 904 cc | 904 cc | 904 cc |
| Dry weight | 188 kg | 188 kg | 188 kg | 188 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 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 SS 900 Supersport?
The 1999 Ducati SS 900 Supersport has a Capacity of 904.0 ccm (55.17 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Ducati SS 900 Supersport have?
The 1999 Ducati SS 900 Supersport has a Power of 80.0 HP (58.8 kW).
How many gears does the Ducati SS 900 Supersport have?
The 1999 Ducati SS 900 Supersport has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Ducati SS 900 Supersport?
The 1999 Ducati SS 900 Supersport has a Torque of 81.0 Nm (8.3 kgf-m or 59.7 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Ducati SS 900 Supersport weigh?
The 1999 Ducati SS 900 Supersport has a Dry weight of 188.0 kg (414.5 pounds).
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