DUCATI 600SS (1994-1995) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati Supersport and SS was a series of motorcycles manufactured by Ducati in two stages from 1972 to 1981 and 1988 to 2007. The bike manufactured in 1988 replaced the Pantah model and was produced until 2007 when it was replaced by the Ducati Supersport 950.

Smaller versions were manufactured from 1989 to 1999, including the Ducati 350SS, 400SS, and 600SS. These sports bikes were intended for the Japanese and Italian markets. The 350SS and 400SS models were manufactured to cope with displacement regulations in Japan (400cc) and Italy (350cc) for probationary riders.

In 1994, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Ducati 600SS, a mid-range motorcycle intended to compete in a growing market and to spread Ducati's range in the cheapest way possible. The Ducati 350SS, 400SS, and 600SS were similar in design, with only minor differences.

The bike had standard features in the visual department, like a full fairing, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a side stand, a single-sided exhaust system, and three-spoke wheels. In addition, each SS model was available with either a full or a half fairing.

As for performance, the 1994 Ducati 600SS had installed a 583cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, with two Mikuni carburetors sending fuel to the pistons, boasting 53 hp with maximum strength at 8,250 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.