DUCATI 350SS (1993-1994) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati 350SS sports motorcycle was part of the smaller displacement Supersport series in Ducati's range. The bike was first seen in 1991 and was intended for the Italian and Japanese markets. It was produced for only two years until 1993.

The Ducati 350SS and 400SS models were manufactured to meet Japan's (400cc) and Italy's (350cc) driving license schemes of the maximum displacement allowed for beginner motorcyclists. The larger 600SS model was developed as a cheap way to spread Ducati's range.

In 1993, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Ducati 350SS, a sports motorcycle with the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without modifications or improvements.

It also packed the same standard features, such as an upper fairing with a square headlight, a medium-sized windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a two-into-one exhaust system, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1993 Ducati 350SS had its heartbeat set by a 349cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine fed by a Mikuni carburetor, delivering an output power of 36 hp with a maximum peak force at 10,500 rpm.

The bike engine was married to a six-speed manual transmission controlled by a wet multi-disc clutch. The power was moved to the rear end via a chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 180 kph (112 mph).