Eye-catching but not an original 900 SS, this lookalike might be a good alternative for a value-conscious bevel fan. Presumably customized from a standard 900 Darmah, the tank and fairings present the SS aura and looks better than most originals.
1978 Ducati 900 SD Custom for sale on eBay
With single overhead cams driven by a right-angle gear, the 864 cc’s author 74 hp at 7,500 rpm. Specs are good for the day, 5-speed, right-side up Ceriani forks, twin rear shocks. Triple-disc Brembo brakes are 280mm front and 260mm rear. Classic items such as kick-only start and dual Dell’Orto carburetors may require a period mechanic for any serious work.
Using Ducati body parts or very good replicas, this custom looks great with under 8,000 miles indicated, and features a classic Ducati color with polished fuel tank. Very showy with alloy rims and stainless spokes. You know you’ve got a fan when you see the glass bevel view cover !
Beautiful one of a kind 1978 Ducati 900SS Custom. Not an original 900SS. Matching engine and frame numbers. Smiths gauges. Kick start only – no electric start. Runs perfectly – recently serviced in November of 2015. Clean – Excellent condition – paint is perfect. Handmade aluminum polished gas tank turns heads. Alloy wheels with polished stainless steel spokes. Del Orto 38mm carbs. New Ducati (Ducati Yellow- looks orange) paint. Odometer shows 7938 miles. This bike draws crowds wherever it is parked – shows beautifully! Very small ding in tank near seat – will send pictures upon request. An all original SS goes for double the price! Great for twisty roads – handles beautifully.
The ’78 900 SS reviewed with a solid chassis, suspension that was good after set-up, great brakes, and an engine that wouldn’t win any drag races but had great presence out on the road. Likely all true with this 900 SS commemorative, if you hear what this bike is saying, it will be regardless of whether it’s original or not…
-donn
Do you know for a fact that donor bike was a darmah? Was wondering how can u tell? Nice custom bike, love these old school Ducs. Glws
I believe the donor bike was a GT as it doesn’t have the Desmo heads. For whoever pays $17K for that, I know of a ’95, 883 Harley Sportster that has been made to look like an XR750 for half the price of a real XR750, say about $12K.
I think SR88 is correct as the auction q&a states that it’s a spring valve engine, unfortunately the owner doesn’t specify the original bike…
Paint the tank orange!
I agree, while there is nothing wrong with a smooth,shiny polished tank a full orange bike would look Better in my opinion. Not sure what donor bike was used but I would have to give a big thumb up for the custom work, very nice clone of an 900ss. Good luck with the sale