Ducati 900 SS (1996) vs Ducati 98 Sport / SS (1953-55)
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| Make: | Ducati | Ducati |
| Model: | 900 SS | 98 Sport / SS |
| Years: | 1996 | 1953-55 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod |
| Capacity: | 904 cc / 55.2 cu in | 98 cc / 6.0 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 92 x 68 mm | 49 x 52 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | Sport: 9:1 SS: 10:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Mikuni BDST 38-B67 | Sport: Dell' Orto MA18B carburetor SS: Dell' Orto MB20B carburetor |
| Ignition: | Kokusan electronic inductive discharge | 6V, 25W, Flywheel magneto |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 61.8 kW / 84 hp @ 7000 rpm (rear tyre 53.7 kW / 73hp @ 8100 rpm) | 1953 - 54: 5.0 kW / 6.8 hp @ 7300 rpm 1955 - 58: 4.8 kW / 6.5 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Gear Ratios: | 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.764 / 3rd 1.350 / 4th 1.091 / 5th 0.958 / 6th 0.857:1 | 1st 2.69 / 2nd 1.85 / 3rd 1.36 / 4th 1:1 |
| Final Drive: | Chain | 2.706 |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm Showa fully adjustable inverted fork | Marzocchi hydraulically damped telescopic fork. |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive type with adjustable Showa GD monoshock | Non-adjustable twin hydraulic shocks, swingarm. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm discs | 159 mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc | 137 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-17 | 2.50 - 17 CEAT |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60-17 | 2.75 - 17 CEAT |
| Dry Weight: | 183 kg / 403 lbs | 75 kg / 165 lbs |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2020 mm / 79.5 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in | Length: 1890 mm / 74 in Width: 660 mm / 26 in Height: 960 mm / 38 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1200 mm / 47.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 780mm / 30.7in | 760 mm / 30 in |
| Wet Weight: | 192.5 kg / 424 lbs | 81 kg / 179 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal | 13 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal |
| Top Speed: | 219.4 km/h / 136.3 mph | Sport: 90 km/h / 56 mph SS: 95 km/h / 59 mph |