1991 Ducati 900SS V Twin

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Highlights

  • Reportedly raced at Silverstone by John Bains of Bains Racing
  • Engine enhanced with stage 2 tuning for the race track
  • Rare twin headlight conversion
  • Fitted with Arias 92mm pistons and Dyno jet 2
  • Featured as the new bike in Bike Magazine 1991

The Appeal

Introduced in 1990, the Ducati 900SS V-Twin is not, perhaps, what one would consider a rare bike. However, this one is purported to have quite a history! 

We're informed that this attractive red example was customised for racing at Silverstone by Bains Racing, and that was raced by John Bains himself. Besides this, the bike has been modified with a rare twin headlight conversion, Arias 92mm pistons, and a stage two tuning kit. It's a cover star, too, appearing on the front page Bike Magazine in 1991. Long story short, this is a one-off - a real collector's piece!

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History and Paperwork

  • Built in 1991
  • Reportedly converted for racing by Bains Racing
  • We're informed it was also raced by John Bains himself
  • Currently indicates circa 21,000 miles
  • We're informed the bike comes with a detailed history and extensive paperwork including the original purchase receipt
  • Registered keeper's private number J491 JBD (John Bains Ducati)

The Condition

  • Red bodywork with plenty of appliques and Bains racing decals
  • White frame and white wheels
  • Customised for racing at Silverstone
  • Twin headlight conversion
  • Original Kajiva exhausts modified by Bains Racing

The Mechanics

  • 900cc engine capacity
  • Bains modified engine with stage 2 tuning
  • Engine fitted with Arias 92mm pistons
  • Dyno jet 2 fitted
  • Airbox opened up
  • Additional oil cooler fitted
  • Original Kajiva exhausts modified by Bains Racing
  • Open race clutch
  • Brembo brakes for track
  • We understand that the bike is working as expected
  • We've no reports of any mechanical issues
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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1991
  • Make Ducati
  • Model 900Ss V Twin
  • Colour Red
  • Odometer 21,404 Miles
  • Engine size 904
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Location Nottinghamshire
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
32 bids
  • Nk•••• £11,000 30/01/24
  • fi•••• £10,250 30/01/24
  • Nk•••• £10,000 30/01/24
  • fi•••• £9,250 30/01/24
  • Nk•••• £9,000 30/01/24
  • co•••• £8,750 30/01/24
  • Nk•••• £8,500 30/01/24
  • co•••• £8,250 30/01/24
  • Nk•••• £8,000 30/01/24
  • co•••• £7,250 30/01/24
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