Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1992, 1993
In 1992, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 350SS, a sports motorcycle that debuted in 1991. It was in its second year of production and came with the same package as the previous model without any significant modifications or improvements.
It was a sports motorcycle part of the Supersport series in Ducati's range that debuted in 1991 and was intended for the Italian and Japanese markets. It was produced for only two years until 1993.
The bike packed standard features, such as three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels, a two-into-one exhaust system with a silencer on the right side, a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, an upper fairing with a rectangular headlight, and a medium-sized windscreen.
The bike was built around a steel trellis frame with a 41 mm Showa inverted fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.
The bike rolled on 17-inch three-spoke wheels fitted with a 320 mm disc on the front coupled to four-piston calipers and a 245 mm disc on the rear with a dual-piston caliper, offering excellent stopping performance.
In the performance department, the 1992 Ducati 350SS had installed a 349cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, boasting 36 hp with a peak force at 10,500 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 349 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.6x2.0 in OR 66 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10.7:1 | Horsepower: | 36/10500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Mikuni B 100 carburetor |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | 41mm Showa upside-down telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | adjustable monoshock | Front Brake: | single 320mm disc, 4-piston caliper | Rear Brake: | single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 373 lbs OR 169 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.5 gallons OR 17.0 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/60 VR17 | Rear: | 160/60 VR17 |
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