Ducati 900 Sport vs Ducati 900 SS Carenata (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 900 Sportstacks up against the Ducati 900 SS Carenata. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 900 SportDucati 900 SS Carenata
Model year20022001
Price
Engine904 cc904 cc
Horsepower80 hp79 hp
Torque79 Nm76 Nm
Weight188 kg190 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17

Ducati 900 Sport vs Ducati 900 SS Carenata — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 900 Sport and the Ducati 900 SS Carenata usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 900 Sport brings 80 hp in a 188 kg package, while the Ducati 900 SS Carenata counters with 79 hp at 190 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: