1993 Ducati 900SL Superlight
Miles: 7,011
Clean California Title
Listed Price: $21,999
While the name might be a bit of an exaggeration and performance only imperceptibly increased, compared to the more common versions, Ducati’s 900SL Superlight has become a bit of a darling among Ducati collectors. It’s odd because, while a regular 900SS can be had for chump change, the Superlight, which adds a few carbon panels, a solo tail section, a set of high-mount exhausts, and a pair of very nice lightweight wheels, can trade for nearly five times the price. Aside from the aforementioned lightweight bits, the Superlight keeps the 904cc Desmodue two-valve air/oil-cooled Ducati v-twin completely stock, offering the same claimed 80hp at the crank in a package that weighed just 15lbs less than the standard 900SS. The result was a bike that looked great and offered excellent handling, but was a hard sell for anyone except true aficionados.
1993 Ducati 900SL.
Stored indoors since 2018 with no liquids mint condition
It goes without saying that the Ducati 900SL Superlight doesn’t represent good value for money, especially when you consider current prices of the regular 900SS that’s functionally the same bike. But however you personally feel about the Superlight, the price being asked by the seller is in line with current values, especially considering the very low miles and general cosmetic condition seen here: the… unconventional storage location means no sun-bleaching of the switchgear, the plastics and carbon bits, or the decals. The downside is that you’d obviously have to perform a complete service of the bike if you intended to ride it, but I expect this one is for collectors only at this point. Which is a bit of a shame, because the Superlight, while not particularly fast, is a pretty great bike to ride. I love the look, but at these prices I’d just find a nice 900SS with a white frame, buy some quality aftermarket or second hand bodywork to paint yellow and build a replica.
-tad
After reading that I bet the seller wishes you didn’t find his ad.