900 S 2
1983 Ducati 900 S 2 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Ducati's sport motorcycle platform, the 1983 Ducati 900 S 2 features a 864 cc (52.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 65 HP (47.4 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 75.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the 900 S 2 measures 227 kg (500 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.49 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 208 km/h (129 mph).
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