Description
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Ducati followed the 900SS with the release of its successor — the 900S2 — in 1982. Along with fresh styling, it also brought practical changes in the form of an electric starter and a stronger gearbox. For all of its promise, though, the bike couldn’t match its legendary predecessor when it came to commercial success. Only 1,236 examples were built between 1982 and 1984.
That’s because, even though the S2 boasted the same 864cc bevel drive L-twin, its grunt was hampered by increasingly stringent emissions regulations. Between the oversized airbox and the restrictive exhaust, the 900S2 showed itself to be a much tamer beast on the road. Estimated output came to some 80hp and 63.5lb-ft of torque.
Nevertheless, beneath the new bodywork, the 900S2 boasted the same frame as that used in the Mike Hailwood Replica. In practice, this made for excellent handling, even with the reduced power. As Silodrome put it, “For these reasons I’ve always quite liked the Ducati S2. It’s a bike that had to fight tooth and nail for every sale and despite the lack of funds for R&D it actually had a significantly improved transmission over the 900 SS, and handling that was as good or better than the best of the Bimotas.”
This example is VIN: DM860SS092818, engine #: 097025. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan.
The odometer shows 23,313 kilometers (14,486 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us change the oil and oil filter, clean and sync the carbs, flush the brakes, and replace the petcocks. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Condition: Ok, but made from fiberglass
Tire Years – Front: 0811; Rear: 1316
Tire % – Front: 90%; Rear: 90%
Tire Pressure – Front: 32PSI; Rear: 34PSI
Brake % – Front: 80%; Rear: 70%
Hydraulic Fluid Front: NEW; Rear: NEW
Engine Oil – NEW
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: NOT WORKING
Fork: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Final Drive: OK
Battery:
OCV: 12.8V
Charging: 13.7V
• No test ride (Tires 10+ years old)
Notes:
– 860 Engine
– Bike has no starter
– Rusted front disc
– Fiberglass tank
– Old Tires
– Vertical carb pilot jet orifice damaged. Needs replacement carb(s).
– Vertical cylinder has scoring on internal cylinder walls (visible through spark plug hole)
– Horizontal cylinder spark plug hole has heli-coil.
Modifications:
This 900S2 has been re-styled as a tribute to its predecessor, the 900SS.
Aftermarket bodywork, turn signals.
Fiberglass tank.
Conti pipes, Öhlins shocks.
Tommaselli throttle.
Aftermarket footpegs.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Metzeler Sportek Klassik tires with date codes of 1316 and 0817.
The sale includes two keys.
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 Washington title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any 900S2 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
