Description
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: ZDM906SC2012865. The bike was sent to Iconic from Japan.
The odometer shows 22,253 kilometers (13,827 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: OK
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: DARK
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Final Drive Condition: OK
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: BY TAIL
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 85
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 60
Forks: OK
Shock/s: LEAK
Tire Date Code Front: 1716
Tire Date Code Rear: 1316
Tire % Remaining Front: 70
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90
Tire Press. Front: 11
Tire Press. Rear: 15
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.5V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.5V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
OIL DARK
ALL 3 LINES FAILED MOISTURE TEST
ENGINE OIL LEAK
TIRES AGED
NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYL
BREMBO CLUTCH MASTER CYL
Recommended repairs:
Oil and filter change
Bleed all 3 hydraulic lines
Replace both tires
Diag oil leak
Modifications:
Brembo clutch master cylinder.
Aftermarket grips.
STM Evoluzione Racing open clutch cover.
STM clutch slave cylinder.
Aftermarket rearsets.
Aftermarket rear sprocket.
Aftermarket rear hugger.
Tank pad.
Brembo brakes.
Yoshimura digital multi meter.
Decals.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Road 4 tires with date codes of 1316 and 1716.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Ducati is offered on a Bill of Sale only with import paperwork. Iconic can assist the winning bidder obtain a Washington state title for $750. Have any 900SS stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
