900 SS

1979 Ducati 900 SS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1979 Ducati 900 SS sport motorcycle, Ducati utilizes a 864 cc (52.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. 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 SS measures 225 kg (496 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.31 HP/kg (3.21 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 213 km/h (132 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 1975 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.