Description
Please Note: This is part of the McCord Collection. Greg McCord has been an avid motorcyclist and collector for the last 25 years. Mr. McCord owns several motorcycle dealerships throughout the United States including 3 European dealerships in Northern California and a new flagship Triumph store opening soon on Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles, California.
Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Upon its debut in 1991, the 900SS proved a resounding success due to the exotic Italian styling and punchy performance. As is typical of Ducati, however, the best means to market the bike was to produce a limited edition numbered variant. Accordingly, the Bologna-based firm released the 900 Superlight (SL) just a year later.
Originally, Ducati only planned to released 500 examples; over time, that number grew to around 900, with 300 yellow variants making their way stateside.
Though it featured the same engine, frame, and suspension as the standard 900SS, the Superlight boasted a variety of choice extras. Moreover, throughout the model’s production life, Ducati released several iterations — beginning with the Superlight I and culminating with the Superlight IV in 1995. The Superlight I (like the one being offered here) featured a set of 17-inch Marvic wheels, carbon fiber fenders, and a sporty solo seat. Together, these upgrades shaved nearly 25lbs off off the dry weight, making it one of the lightest bikes in its class.
This example is VIN: ZDM1LC4M6PB006737.
It is #878.
The odometer shows 5,715 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, replace the battery, drain the fuel, perform a safety inspection, and make a list of recommended repairs. Angel did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Gas Tank Internal: N/A
Tire Year Front: 0902 / Rear: 0902
Tire Life Front: 80% / Rear: 80%
Tire Press Front: 32 PSI / Rear: 34 PSI
Brake Life Front: 90% / Rear : 90%
Suspension Leaks Front: No Rear: No
Hydraulic Front and Rear Brake Fluid:
Fail
Oil Quality: Fail Level: Ok
Coolant: N/A
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Front: Ok Rear: Fail (Left)
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: N/A
Horn: Ok
Battery: New 12V
Bike ran on bottle
Notes:
• Gas cap stuck and can not open with key due to corrosion
• Disconnected battery but installed pig tails to keep battery charged
• Fuel Lines are bad
• Disconnected fuel pump due to unknown tank condition (tank may contain debris)
Services Performed:
• Carbs serviced and synced
• RR Battery
Recommended Services:
• RR fuel cap
• RR fuel lines
• RR all fluids
• RR belts
• RR steering head bearings
• New tires
Modifications:
Staintune exhaust.
STM crank case breather.
Sargent seat.
Aftermarket turn signals.
Inside of the tank:
Please note: We have not been able to verify the interior condition of the fuel tank because the cap is stuck.
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Radial D207 tires that have aged out.
The sale includes two keys and the original owner’s manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration that expired in December of 2009.
Per the CA DMV website, it would cost $453 to make registration current through December 2024.
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