Seeking to continue the excitement on the SuperSport side of the showroom as well as try carbon fiber components on a limited production model, Ducati introduced the Superlight in 1992. Though just a few gallons of fuel lighter than a standard 900 SS, the Superlight had some nice tweaks, flashy colors, and a neat name.
1993 Ducati 900 SS Superlight for sale on eBay
The SS/SL’s 904 cc desmo mill resulted in its usual 78 hp, with two-valve air cooled simplicity and generous torque band. Under 1000 were made in any year, and all stateside shipments were speed yellow. The white trellis frame and magnesium-hubbed Marvic wheels were built lighter, and carbon mudguards provided a small reduction. The factory mufflers were aluminum, though most have been upgraded to stainless or carbon, swept a bit higher to match the solo seat fairing.
Looking excellent for its 16,188 miles, the SL presented here has the Staintune exhaust, and has been treated to a nice Corbin seat. Recent heavy maintenance and tires are a strong indication of value. From the eBay auction:
Offering up my rare, elusive, and MINT condition Superlight. If you’re reading this then you know what it is. Only 300 of the imported to the USA in 93′. No reserve!
Recently serviced and dyno tuned at AMS Ducati Dallas, belts included. BMC filter, stock carbs, polished Staintune exhaust, Marvic wheels, carbon fenders, Michelin Pilot Sport tires almost new, Corbin seat, tinted screen. Runs, looks, sounds, and rides fantastic.
Most sources show less Superlights were manufactured in 1993, and the factory took some of the lighter parts out of the build. This bike shows number 826 and is nicely equipped, so it may have been built late in 1992 and shipped in 1993. However it arrived, it’s a bike that gets to the core riding mission, a no-baggage grin generator. The starting bid is toward the top of the range, about on par with the condition and preparation of this Superlight…
-donn
1993 Ducati Superlight …300 produced for USA.
(of these… 100 went to California with their own engine “emission plumbing”.)
All 300 in the gorgeous “Ferrari Yellow”…
worldwide units (remaining 600) were all painted standard “Ducati Red”.
All other years had standard 3-spoke wheels.
Current estimates? just 50-100 units of the Yellow ’93 Super lights remain?
My favorite Ducati with “SOUL”….
Ciao
Beautiful machine, just beautiful. Would look very nice in my garage 🙂 I wonder what will happen to the value of these old girls if Ducati goes ahead with the release of the 2017 Super Sport that we’ve all seen the ‘leaked’ shots of.