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Power/Weight
0.43 hp/kg
Top Speed
205 km/h
Torque
81 Nm
Engine
904 ccm
Technical Overview
2000 Ducati SS 900 Super Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Ducati for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2000 Ducati SS 900 Super Sport pairs a 904 cc (55.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 80 HP (58.4 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 81 Nm (59.7 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 88.5 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 SS 900 Super Sport measures 188 kg (414 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.43 HP/kg (2.35 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,395 mm (54.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 205 km/h (127 mph).
Specific Output
88.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.43 HP/kg (2.35 kg/HP)
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement904.0 ccm (55.16 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power80.0 HP (58.4 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque81.0 Nm (8.3 kgf-m or 59.7 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Performance
Top Speed205.0 km/h (127.4 mph)
Chassis
Wheelbase1395 mm (54.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/60-17
Rear Tyre160/60-17
Front BrakesDual disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight188.0 kg (414.5 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4255 HP/kg
Seat Height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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