1995 Ducati 900SS
Miles: 26,740
Clean New Jersey Title
Staring Bid: $3,999.00
Buy It Now Price: $5,598.60
Auction ends: May 13, 2026
The Tamburini-designed 916 won the hearts and shattered the bank accounts of riders in the 90s, but it was the more modestly engineered Ducati 900SS that kept the lights on and provided a more affordable avenue for Italian motorcycle ownership. This version of Ducati’s evergreen SuperSport was powered by a 904cc version of the company’s air/oil-cooled v-twin, with the obligatory Desmo valve actuation, and backed by a six-speed gearbox. The engine produced a claimed 84 crankshaft horses, but closer to 70 at the rear wheel is more realistic. The bike came in different trim levels, depending on year, although Ducati eventually settled into dividing the bike into SS/CR and SS/SP versions, with the CR being the cheaper, often half-faired bike with more basic suspension, and the SP or “sport production” bikes offering some carbon bling and uprated suspension. Both versions are entertaining beyond what the spec sheet suggests, parts availability is good and, with a bit of luck, they can be surprisingly reliable.
I’ve had this bike for about three years. In that time I’ve replaced:
Tires
Cam Belts
Brake Hoses
Brake Pads
All Fluids
Spark Plugs
Air Filter
Chain
Sprockets
Clutch
Grips
Windscreen
Fork Seals & FluidEvery nut and bolt you see on this bike is correct. The only aftermarket parts are the exhaust, plug wires, and carbon fiber belt covers.
It’s not a show bike, but it’s an excellent runner.
Cosmetics are very good for the age. The only blemishes worth mentioning are touched up and low on the side fairings.
Only selling because I have two. Ask questions, happy to help.
The Ducati 900SS represents a very affordable way into classic Ducati ownership. It doesn’t offer the performance of a 916, but then again, even a 916 doesn’t offer much straight-line performance when compared to modern superbikes… Instead, you get traditional Ducati virtues: stable handling and that charismatic v-twin rumble, here unmuted by liquid-cooling and further liberated by the Termignoni exhausts. These two-valve twins are also relatively simple and inexpensive to maintain, provided you buy one that’s been well-cared-for and have a bit of luck. This example has a bit more miles than a collector might ideally want, but the 26,000 miles indicated by the seller are nothing to be worried about: these engines can go the distance when properly looked after. The biggest issue here is the seller’s $5,600 Buy It Now price, which puts it at the higher end of the market for these at the moment, as it has the more basic, non-adjustable fork. Probably, the next owner won’t mind, considering how its likely to be ridden, but serious canyon-carvers might hold out for a slightly higher-spec 900SS/SP that came with an adjustable fork and shock.
-tad
