Ducati 900 S2 (1982-83)

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The Ducati 900 S2 motorcycle was produced from 1982-83 in a limited run of 1,236 units. It is powered by a four-stroke, 90 degree L-twin cylinder, SOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder and bevel gear-driven, boasting a capacity of 864cc / 52.7 cu in. The motorcycle uses two Dell’Orto carburetors and different exhaust systems depending on the location: Switzerland and France have a 32PHF carb and Silentium mufflers, Italy has a 40 PHM carb and Conti mufflers. The spark plugs are Bosch WM7B with Bosch electronic ignition and a Yuasa 19Ah battery. The motorcycle can be started via electric or kick. The maximum power of the Ducati 900 S2 is 58.8 kW / 80 hp @ 7500rpm and the maximum torque is 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63.5 ft-lb @ 5800rpm. It also features a wet, multiplate clutch, 5-speed transmission, and a chain final drive. Suspension is a 38 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork at the front and Marzocchi ET85 dual shocks, 5-way adjustable at the rear. Brakes include 2 x 280 mm Disc at the front with 1 piston caliper and a single 280 mm disc at the rear. The motorcycle weighs 190 kg / 419 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal. Performance-wise, it can reach a top speed of 205 km/h / 127 mph and has an average consumption of 5.4L/100 km / 18.5 km/l / 43.6 US mpg / 52.4 Imp mpg. It also has a standing 1/4 mile time of 13.3 sec / 163 km/h / 101 mph. A manual is available for the Ducati 900 S2 on Bevelheaven.com.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 900 S2

Year: 1982 – 83


Production: 1236 Units
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: 9.3:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2 x Dell’Orto PHF 30A or PHM 40B carburetors / 32mm Dell’Orto PHF
Exhaust: There are country specific carb & exhaust pairnigs. Switzerland and France: 32PHF carb and Silentium Mufflers Italy; 40 PHM carb and Conti mufflers
Spark Plugs: Bosch WM7B
Ignition: Bosch electronic
Battery: Yuasa 19Ah
Starting: Electric or kick
Max Power: 58.8 kW / 80 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63.5 ft-lb @ 5800 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: 2.200:1 (15/33)
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 38 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Marzocchi ET85 dual shocks, 5-way adjustable
Front Brakes: 2 x 280 mm Disc, 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 280 mm disc
Front Wheel: 100/90 – V18
Rear Wheel: 120/90 – V18
Dimensions: Length: 2200 mm / 86.6 in Width: 700 mm / 27.6 in Height: 1250 mm / 49.2 in
Wheelbase: 1500 mm / 59.1 in
Seat Height: 840 mm / 33.1 in
Dry Weight: 190 kg / 419 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.4L/100 km / 18.5 km/l / 43.6 US mpg / 52.4 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.3 sec / 163 km/h / 101 mph
Top Speed: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Manual: Ducati-900-S2 / Bevelheaven.com

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