Please note: VINData incorrectly labels this bike as a 2025 model. This is a known issue with VINData because the 10th digit of the VIN which denotes the model year is reused every 30 years.
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—nearly 28,000 examples were produced during its seven-year run.
Befitting the Bologna-based motorcycle company, the 900SS was offered in the limited Sport Production (SP) trim. Compared to the standard model, the SP featured a wider 5.5-inch rear wheel, fully adjustable Showa suspension, carbon-fiber front fender and clutch cover, an aluminum swingarm in place of steel, and full-floating cast-iron front brake rotors.
This example is VIN: ZDM1LC4M2SB018585. The seller purchased it through Bring a Trailer in 2023 and has ridden approximately 250 miles during his ownership.
“I’ve been riding motorcycles for most of my adult life and wanted a Ducati 900SS/SP for many years. After purchasing this example through Bring a Trailer in 2023, I rode it sparingly while deciding whether to continue riding on the street. I ultimately sold my Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk III and kept the Ducati, but I’ve decided it is time to retire from street riding and pass the bike on to its next owner.”
The odometer shows 19,096 miles.
Maintenance:
In January 2026, RTL Moto in Orange County performed a full tune-up that included a valve adjustment, replacement timing belts, clutch and brake fluid flushes, engine oil and filter, new spark plugs, carb service, and additional detail work. The seller states that an itemized receipt from RTL Moto is included with the sale.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. clean and adjust the chain, and drain old fuel from the tank and replace with 93 Octane Ethanol-Free race gas.
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok,
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Moderate, >1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Moderate, >1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Moderate, >1.5% Moisture
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok, very light seeping
Tire Date Code Front: 45/17
Tire Date Code Rear: 03/18
Tire % Remaining Front: 50%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 70%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 34 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.9V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.6V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Light rust in fuel tank interior
-Rear shocks has very light oil seep
-Very light rust all around frame and welds
-Cosmetic Imperfections:
-Drop damage on plastics, belly pan area, both sides
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED:
-Tires (aged out)
Mechanical Issues:
The seller states that the speedometer does not function beyond approximately 20-25 mph. The odometer continues to operate normally.
Modifications:
Carbon-fiber mufflers.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires with date codes of 4518 and 0318.
The sale includes one key, the January 2026 RTL Moto service receipt, and associated maintenance documentation.
Cosmetic Blemishes: The seller notes slight blemishes on each side of the bodywork that have been touched up with red paint, along with a scuff on the underside of the lower fairing that is only visible from beneath the motorcycle. 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. The registration expires in August 2026 and is currently due for renewal. Estimated fees to bring the California registration current through August 2027 are $222.
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