Description
Mythical Ducati 900 SS, 1980, second series in J P S colours, fully restored. Signature of Rino Caracchi on the fairing.
Mythical Ducati 900 SS, 1980, second series in J P S colours, fully restored. Signature of Rino Caracchi on the fairing.
The 900 SS for SuperSport is an iconic Ducati model that was assembled entirely by hand at the time in Borgo Panigale. It was born in 1975 to support the 750 SS in the Ducati sport range and remained in the catalogue until the end of 1981. Its 4-stroke 90° V-twin with square casings is derived from the 860 GT and develops 72 horsepower at 7500 rpm. The great technical originality of this SS is its desmodromic distribution with electronic ignition, equipped with a 5-speed gearbox, for a dry weight of 188 kilos; the Bella propels itself to 225 km/ h. Braking is provided by Brembo with drilled discs of 280 mm at the front and 229 mm at the rear. The fork and rear shock absorber are supplied by the renowned manufacturer Marzocchi. On our model, 40 mm Dell’Orto carburettors are fitted as an option as well as magnificent and magical Conti silencers. The meagre production of the 900 SS ends at the end of 1981. Its replacement would not appear until 1989. Our bike 089702 ‘ DM860SS ’ is a 1980 second-series 900 SS, black and gold in the colours of the cigarette-maker John Player Special. This motorcycle has undergone a total restoration by a Bologna‑based enthusiast, on near‑permanent display next to other Ducatis; it has travelled only a very small number of kilometres since restoration, and during a meeting the great Rino Carrachi of NCR, now deceased, signed this bike on its fairing. Only 2, 684 examples of this series were manufactured. It is a rolling icon with a magical and unforgettable sound.
