The Ducati 900 SS was Ducati's classic sportbike of the 1990s. The name dates back to the 1970s with the round-case 900 Super Sport, and in 1991 Ducati introduced the new 900 SS with an air-cooled 904cc L-twin, a trellis frame and half or full fairing.
It became one of Ducati's most important models, combining sharp handling with a characterful twin. It was replaced by the fuel-injected 900 SS in 1998. Its naked sibling was the Monster 900. Rivals included the Honda VTR1000 and Triumph Daytona.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ![]() |
904 cc | 84 hp | 188 kg | 800 mm | 28 |
| 1997 | ![]() |
904 cc | 80 hp | 186 kg | 780 mm | 28 |
| 1996 | ![]() |
904 cc | 78 hp | 183 kg | 780 mm | 29 |
| 1995 | ![]() |
904 cc | 78 hp | 183 kg | 780 mm | 29 |
| 1994 | ![]() |
904 cc | 78 hp | 183 kg | 780 mm | 29 |
| 1993 | ![]() |
904 cc | 78 hp | 183 kg | 780 mm | 29 |
| 1992 | ![]() |
904 cc | 73 hp | 183 kg | 780 mm | 27 |
| 1991 | ![]() |
904 cc | 73 hp | 183 kg | 780 mm | 27 |
| 1990 | ![]() |
904 cc | 73 hp | 183 kg | 780 mm | 27 |
| 1989 | ![]() |
904 cc | 73 hp | 183 kg | 780 mm | 27 |
| 1988 | ![]() |
904 cc | 73 hp | 183 kg | 780 mm | 27 |
| 1984 | ![]() |
864 cc | 65 hp | 225 kg | – | 26 |
| 1983 | ![]() |
864 cc | 65 hp | 225 kg | – | 26 |
| 1982 | ![]() |
864 cc | 65 hp | 225 kg | – | 26 |
| 1981 | ![]() |
864 cc | 65 hp | 225 kg | – | 26 |
| 1980 | ![]() |
864 cc | 65 hp | 225 kg | – | 26 |