Ducati SuperSport

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The Ducati SuperSport and SS names were applied to a series of Pantah based air cooled four stroke two valve V twin motorcycles from 1988 onwards. A limited edition SuperSport, called the SuperLight was sold in 1992.

Contents 1 Ducati SuperSport and SS (1989 –) 1.1 Naming variations 1.2 Description 1.3 Ducati SuperLight 1.4 1988 specifications

[edit] Ducati SuperSport and SS (1989 –)

[edit] Naming variations

Some bikes were called SuperSport and others SS. From 1988 to 1991 the model was called a 900 SuperSport, and had a full fairing. From 1991 to 1998 the model was called a 900SS, and was available with a full or half fairing.

[edit] Description

Announced in 1988, the Ducati SuperSport used a Pantah based 904 cc air cooled L-twin, 2V "Desmodue" engine with crankcases derived from the 851 motor. It was mounted in a tubular trellis frame.

From 1989 – 1990 Marzocchi rear suspension was fitted, then in 1990 first changed to Showa, and then to better quality Marzocchi damping.

Marzocchi M1R front forks were used till 1993, and Showa upside down units were used after.

Marelli Digiplex ignition was used in early models, and then replaced by Kokusan ignition.

[edit] Ducati SuperLight

The 900 SuperLight appeared in 1992 as a limited edition model SuperSport with monoposto (one person) seat, upswept exhaust pipes, vented clutch cover, fully floating Brembo front discs, carbon fibre bits, and lightweight Marvic wheels and guards. In 1993 the vented clutch cover, fully floating Brembo front discs, and lightweight Marvic wheels and guards disappeared from the SuperLight, and there was now only the fully floating rear brake to differentiate the 900 SuperSport and SuperLight.

[edit] 1988 specifications

• Manufacturer: Ducati
• Model: 1988 Supersport 900
• Engine: SOHC 2-valve Desmo Twin
• Bore and Stroke: 92 x 68 mm
• Displacement: 904 cc
• Compression: 9.2:1
• Carburetion:
  • • 1988 – Weber 44 DCNF carb
    • 1990 - Mikuni 38 mm CV Carbs
    • 1999 - Weber-Marelli EFI
• Power: 73.00 hp (53.3 kW)) @ 7000 rpm
• Transmission: Close ratio 6-speed
• Wheelbase: 1988 – 1310 mm, 1999 – 1395 mm (55.6 in)
• Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
• Fuel Capacity: 16 litres, including 4 litre reserve
• Claimed Dry Weight: 1988 – 198 kg, 1999 - 188 kg (414 lb)