Owned by Luigi Chinetti Jr. aka 'Coco'; Offered to benefit Autism Speaks and Spina Bifida
1997 Ducati 900SS/CR
Frame no. ZDM1LC4N4VB024174

The Amelia Island Auction|3 March 2022, 10:00 EST|Fernandina Beach Golf Club

1997 Ducati 900SS/CR
Frame no. ZDM1LC4N4VB024174

By 1995, Ducati's SS had been developed into a very fine performance platform, all of which models were recognizable by the rectangular headlamp. The Desmoquattro 916 rightfully added to Ducati's portfolio of motorcycling tours de force but only after the Desmodue 900 had pioneered and perfected the superbike concept hand in hand with the 851/888. The Supersports were affordable, available, with much improved reliability, providing a well-loved, superb handling, well-balanced chassis wrapped around a bellicose, raspy 90-degree, air-cooled, 2-valve v-twin.

The 1995 model 900SS (actually 904cc) came into America is two forms, the SP and the CR. The SP, for Sport Production, was essentially a limited edition, "fully faired Superlight with a dual seat and lower exhaust pipes." The CR, possibly for Café Racer or Club Racer, in 1995 was a half-fairing, standard, Supersport with Marzocchi fork and Sachs-Boge rear shock. Only some 300 CRs arrived in the US market that year.

This Ducati was owned by the son of legendary Luigi Chinetti – Luigi Chinetti Jr. as known as 'Coco', himself successful race car driver, and renown Ferrari expert. Showing just 1681 miles on the clock, this SS/CR comes from a long-time storage, and will need necessary servicing before carving some more canyons.

Saleroom notices

Please note, engine no. for that motorcycle is LC4V038006

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