Ducati 900 SS vs Ducati 900 SL Superlight (1998)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 900 SSDucati 900 SL Superlight
Model year19981996
Price
Engine904 cc904 cc
Horsepower84 hp80 hp
Torque81 Nm83 Nm
Weight188 kg182 kg
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

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

Picking between the Ducati 900 SS and the Ducati 900 SL Superlight usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 900 SS brings 84 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: