Ducati 900 SS Nuda vs Ducati 900 SL Superlight (2001)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 900 SS NudaDucati 900 SL Superlight
Model year20011996
Price
Engine904 cc904 cc
Horsepower79 hp80 hp
Torque76 Nm83 Nm
Weight188 kg182 kg
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17

Ducati 900 SS Nuda vs Ducati 900 SL Superlight — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 900 SS Nuda and the Ducati 900 SL Superlight usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 900 SS Nuda brings 79 hp in a 188 kg package, while the Ducati 900 SL Superlight counters with 80 hp at 182 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: