Please Note: This bike has been sitting for years and does not currently run. Please see the Maintenance section below for recommended repairs if you wish to make it a runner. We have a walkaround video in lieu of the usual cold start video:
Ducati’s 900SS defined the 1990s era of Italian motorcycling. A perfect mix of performance, simplicity, and unmistakable style. Offered in both full fairing (SS/SP) and half-fairing (SS/CR) versions, it paired Ducati’s iconic trellis frame with an air cooled 904cc Desmodromic L-Twin, fed by Mikuni carbs and producing just under 80 horsepower. With a dry weight of 414 pounds and that signature dry clutch rattle, the 900SS delivered a visceral, analog riding experience that few modern machines can match.
Cycle World’s Peter Egan famously called the 900SS “the used motorcycle you need”, praising its rare balance of comfort and capability. He noted that it could be “perfectly comfortable long-distance touring”, yet on winding roads it “metamorphosed back into a sportbike of deep finesse, with killer, real-world midrange and light, intuitive handling.” That duality helped make the Supersport one of Ducati’s most beloved and versatile models, as enjoyable on a weekend ride as it was on a long trip.
Nearly 28,000 examples were sold during its seven year run, but the 900SS remains a standout in Ducati’s history. The last of the truly analog, air cooled Supersports before the digital era began. Elegant, engaging, and endlessly charismatic, it captures everything enthusiasts love about Ducati in one timeless package.
This example is VIN: ZDM1LC4MXTB022370.
The odometer shows 1,273 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: FAIL, INTERNAL CORROSION
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: NOT WORKING
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: UNKNOWN
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 20 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 24 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: NO BATTERY INSTALLED
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: N/A
Running Condition: NO CRANK, NO START
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Tank has a lot of corrosion inside, needs to be sent out
-Turn signals not working
-NO SERVICE HISTORY ON TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS
-Send tank out [for cleaning]
-Diag/Repair turn signals
-Air filter
-Carbs/Throttle bodies
-Timing Belt Replacement (No history on last service)
***SAFETY INSPECTION**
Does not include the following checks:
-Engine oil level and quality
-Coolant level and quality
-Hydraulic fluid check
Modifications:
This 900SS appears to be completely original, down to the tires.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Michelin tires with date codes of 255 and 455.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration that expired in December 1997.
Per the California DMV, it would cost $316 to renew registration through December 2026:
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