Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1996 Ducati 900SS.
Ducati offered two versions of the 900SS – a full-fairing (SS/SP) and a half-fairing (SS/CR). 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.
This example is VIN: ZDM1LC4N1TB021424.
The odometer shows 34,868 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department performed the following maintenance in January of 2024: carb clean and sync, carb rebuild, replaced diaphragm cover, replaced timing belts, changed the oil and filter, brake/hydraulic fluid flush, tires changed, front brake pad replacement, repaired front turn signal, rebuilt clutch slave cylinder, replaced oil seals. Maintenance records available from the previous owner dating back to 2001. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: LIGHT RUST
Engine Oil Level: PASS
Engine Oil Quality: PASS
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: LESS THAN 1.5% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: LESS THAN 1.5% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: GOOD
Final Drive Condition: PASS
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: PASS
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90
Forks: PASS
Shock/s: LEAKING
Tire Date Code Front: 3223
Tire Date Code Rear: 3023
Tire % Remaining Front: 90
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90
Tire Press. Front: 16
Tire Press. Rear: 23
Battery Standing Voltage: 11.9
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.3
Running Condition: YES
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
INSIDE OF FUEL TANK HAS LIGHT RUST
REAR SHOCK SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK
BRACKET MISSING TANK TO FRAME
TANK LATCH IS BROKEN
STEERING BEARING SLIGHTLY (NOTCHY)
Recommended Service:
Clean fuel tank
Replace steering bearings
Replace tank latch
Replace bracket
Service/repair rear shock
Modifications:
This bike has a 916 tail section.
Silmotor Exhaust.
Steel braided brake lines.
Aftermarket triple tree.
Cycle Cat rearsets.
P Moto Clutch cover.
Carbon fiber rear tire fairing.
Battery tender lead.
Cycle Cat clip ons.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires with date codes of 3023 and 3223.
The sale includes one key and original owner’s manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration current through April 2025.
Have any 900SS stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
