1995 Ducati 900SS
Miles: 5,949
Clean Title
$6,800
Located near St Louis
SELLER
1995 Ducati 900 as – SP edition. Number 631. Now owner.
Brand new tires – brakes – all fluids just done. Carbs cleaned and adjusted.
Only 59xx miles.
RSBFS
Here’s what jumps out: this is a 900SS/SP, not a CR. That matters. The SP was the spec upgrade, North American market only, with fully adjustable Showa suspension, aluminum swingarm, wider rear wheel, and carbon bits from the factory. It also comes with a numbered production plaque on the triple tree, and this one is #631. Tad just covered a 900SS/CR last month, and even noted readers might want to hold out for a nice SP. Well, here’s your SP.
The seller’s description is short, but what’s there counts: new tires, new brakes, fresh fluids, carbs cleaned and synced, and under 6,000 miles. That’s a bike that’s ready to ride, not a project. A 1995 SP with similar miles and a fresh service just sold through Iconic for $6,500, and another SP sold for $6,558 on the same platform. At $6,800 asking on Craigslist, this one is in the ballpark, with room to negotiate if you’re willing to pick up the phone. Iconic Motorbike AuctionsIconic Motorbike Auctions
The only thing the listing doesn’t tell you: condition of the belts. On a 30-year-old Ducati, that’s not a small question. Worth asking before you make the drive.
Tad’s recent breakdown on the 900SS is worth a read if you want the full model context: SuperSport Simplicity.
Would you leave the suspension stock, or is #631 going home to get dialed in?
Good luck to the buyer and seller!
As someone who’s owned quite a few 2v and 4v Ducs…
…you’re right to highlight the importance of belts. Replace by time or mileage, and use whichever comes first. Super important on these motors. If they are over on either account, change them and do a proper service before you ride this!
However, on the 2v engines, it’s a simple task that’s easily done by anyone with reasonable mechanical aptitude. I say this lovingly, but these are essentially tractor engines. Very approachable. It’s a great first “let’s get acquainted” project for a new owner.
(The 4v motors are much less friendly to work on. Still totally possible for someone with aptitude, but not nearly the sort of “get a buddy and a beer, turn on the stereo, and service the engine while telling stories” kind of process these 2v motors usually are.)
Very cool bike.
In my view, other than perhaps a Superlight, the high-water mark for this generation of supersports.
Thanks for posting this.
You’re welcome!