900 SD Darmah

1979 Ducati 900 SD Darmah Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Ducati for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1979 Ducati 900 SD Darmah pairs a 864 cc (52.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 70 HP (51.1 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 81 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 SD Darmah measures 240 kg (529 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.43 kg per horsepower). The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1977 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.