Description
Click here for a VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1995 Ducati 900SS/SP #265. Please note: VINData erroneously refers to this Ducati as a 2025 model. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
In this piece on Cycle World, Peter Egan says that this 900SS is “the used motorcycle you need” and notes that “they made perfectly comfortable long-distance touring bikes, but on winding roads through the Black Hills, they metamorphosed back into sportbikes of deep finesse, with killer, real-world midrange and light, intuitive handling.”
Mikuni carbs fed the air-cooled 904cc air/oil cooled V-Twin which was good for just under 80 horsepower. Combined with a dry weight of 414 pounds and classic Ducati styling, the 900SS was quite the commercial success – almost 28k of them were sold over a seven year run.
Befitting the Bologna-based motorcycle company, the 900SS was offered in a limited ‘Sport Production’ trim. Beyond the scarcity of the motorcycle, the SP model was offered with a larger rear wheel (1-inch to be exact), fully-adjustable suspension, carbon fiber accents throughout, and floating brake rotors.
Manufactured June 1994, this example is VIN: ZDM1LC4M1SB015841. The seller acquired the bike one year ago through an Iconic Motorbikes auction.
It is #265.
The odometer shows 7,125 miles.
Maintenance:
The previous owner had the bike serviced in 2021 by Pro Italia in Los Angeles, California, which included a carburetor rebuild and sync, installing a new battery, installing a new spark plug, and replacing a timing belt.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the chain, diagnose an oil leak, flush the brake fluid, and install new Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires with date codes of 3223 and 3223.
Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Condition: Ok, has light rust inside
Tire Years – Front: 3223; Rear: 3223
Tire % – Front: 100; Rear: 100
Tire Pressure – Front: 32PSI; Rear: 32PSI
Brake % – Front: 80%; Rear: 80%
Hydraulic Fluid- Front: NEW
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Rear ok, Front Intermittent
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Horn button is missing
Fork: No leaks
Shock/s: Rear shock is leaking
Final Drive: New
Battery: OCV:12.6V | Charging: 13.7V
Notes:
– Light rust in fuel tank
– Oil seeping from rear cylinder exhaust
– Corrosion on engine
– Rear shock leaking
– Left hand switch missing buttons
– Test ride 1 mile; unit operates as designed
Recommended:
• Replace LH switch
• Replace valve stem seals
Modifications:
Staintune exhaust.
Tank protector.
Not pictured: K&N air filter.
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes one key.
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 current registration through January 2025.
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