Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
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After the round case twins 750 GT, Sport and Super Sport Desmo entered the scene, Ducati management found that the line-up lacked a super sport bike capable of competing with the Japanese superbikes with over 750 cc and the Ducati 900 Super Sport was developed to fill that gap.
DUCATI SUPER SPORT DESMO 1975-1982
DUCATI SUPER SPORT DESMO 900
| engine specs | Type: | 4-stroke, V-twin-cylinder light-alloy heads and cylinders (cast-iron liner) | Displacement: | 863.9 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.4x2.9 in OR 86 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | Horsepower: | 80/7500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 57/6500 lb-ft/RPM OR 77/6500 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Two Dell'orto PHF 40 carburetors with accelerator pump |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-Speed | Clutch: | Wet Multi-plate | Primary Drive: | Gears | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Tubular double-cradle space frame | Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic fork | Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers | Front Brake: | Double discs 280 mm | Rear Brake: | Single disc 229 mm |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 87 in OR 2210 mm | Overall Width: | 26.6 in OR 676 mm | Seat Height: | 30.3 in OR 770 mm | Wheelbase: | 59.1 in OR 1501 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 432 lbs OR 196 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 5 gallons OR 18.9 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3,50 x 18'' | Rear: | 4,60 x 18' |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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