Ducati 900 SS (1976)

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The Ducati 900SS Imola is a four-stroke, 90 degree L twin cylinder motorcycle that was first produced in 1976. With a capacity of 864cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1, it is cooled by air and has induction via 2 Dell’Orto PHM 40 A, B or C carburetors. The bike has a wet, multiplate clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a primary drive ratio of 2.187:1 and gear ratios of 1st 2.237, 2nd 1.562, 3rd 1.203, 4th 1.000, and 5th 0.887. The final drive ratio is 2.312:1 and is chain-driven. With a 38mm Marzocchi fork and Marzocchi 310mm dual shocks, the motorcycle has front brakes that are twin 280mm discs and a single 229mm disc rear brake. The front wheel is 3.50 – 18 and the rear wheel is 4.00 – 18. The dimensions of the bike are length 2200mm, width 675mm, height 1050mm, and wheelbase 1500mm. The seat height is 760mm and the dry weight is 188kg. The bike has a fuel capacity of 20L and can achieve a standing 1/4 mile of 12.6 seconds with a top speed of 217 km/h or 135 mph. The Ducati 900SS Imola comes in silver frame, silver and blue color combinations and the manual can be accessed through the website, Bevelheaven.com.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 900SS Imola

Year: 1976


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven
Capacity: 864 cc / 52.7 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 86 x 74.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2 x Dell’Orto PHM 40 A, B or C carburetors
Spark Plugs: Champion L81 / L82Y / L88A / Bosch WM7B
Ignition: Electronic
Battery: Yuasa 12N/12A-4A-12V
Starting: Kick (electric as an option)
Max Power: 58.8 kW / 80 hp @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.187:1 (32/70)
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.237 / 2nd 1.562 / 3rd 1.203 / 4th 1.000 / 5th 0.887

Final Drive Ratio: 2.312:1 (16/37)
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 38 mm Marzocchi fork
Rear Suspension: Marzocchi 310 mm dual shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes: 2 x 280mm Disc, 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 229 mm disc
Front Wheel: 3.50 – 18
Rear Wheel: 4.00 – 18
Dimensions: Length: 2200 mm / 86.6 in Width: 675 mm / 26.6 in Height: 1050 mm / 41.3 in
Wheelbase: 1500 mm / 59.0 in
Seat Height: 760 mm / 29.9 in
Dry Weight: 188 kg / 414 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 L / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.6 sec
Top Speed: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Colours: Silver frame, silver and blue
Manual: Bevelheaven.com

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