Sportbikes

1984Ducati 900 SS Hailwood-Replica

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The 1984 Ducati 900 SS Hailwood-Replica is a lightweight sportbike that appeals to experienced riders seeking authentic 1980s performance and character. Powered by an 864cc air-cooled V-twin with desmodromic valve control producing 69 horsepower, it delivers responsive handling and distinctive Italian styling. Celebrated for honoring Mike Hailwood's legendary racing heritage, this model combines raw mechanical simplicity with genuine sportbike capability.

Capacity: 864.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin
Gearbox: 5-speed
Wet weight: 229.0 kg
Seat height: Not on record
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Power: 69.0 HP (50.7 kW) @ 7000 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering85%

City riding40%

Daily riding40%

Touring55%

Two-up30%

Track65%

Best for: It is built for spirited road riding and classic sport-touring, rewarding smooth throttle and precise line choice through fast, flowing corners.
Built for: It has the soul of a classic Italian sportbike, charismatic and visceral, with desmodromic engine character and a distinctive exhaust note that rewards mechanical sympathy.
Not ideal for: This is not the right bike for a beginner, a commuter wanting upright comfort, or anyone seeking modern rider aids and effortless everyday usability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

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out of 100Average

The Ducati 900 SS Hailwood-Replica passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 87.7% of the time, 2.2 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 57% of models.

This covers every year of the model.

Test records don't say which version a bike is, so this covers Ducati 900 SD Darmah / Ducati 900 SS / Ducati 900 SS Hailwood-Replica together.

87.7%Passed first time

5.3%Failed outright

7.0%Fixed during test

23,000Typical miles

243Tests

Pass rate by miles ridden

0-10k

93.9%

10-20k

85.7%

20-30k

88.4%

30-40k

80.6%

50k+

84.8%

All years of this model.

Against its rivals · ranks 2 of 6

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	BMW R80	65 Good	24,042
2	Ducati 900 SS Hailwood-Replica	57 Average	243
3	Kawasaki Z 1000 J	42 Average	181
4	Yamaha TR 1	42 Average	641
5	Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61	34 Below average	158
6	Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD	32 Below average	195

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.