LOT 324

1976/1977 Ducati 864cc 900SS Registration no. XPF 39S Frame no. DM860SS*086729* Engine no. 086846 DM860

Sold for £28,750 inc. premium

Lot 324

1976/1977 Ducati 864cc 900SS

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|13 October 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1976/1977 Ducati 864cc 900SS
Registration no. XPF 39S
Frame no. DM860SS086729
Engine no. 086846 DM860

Ducati's second-generation v-twin engine - the 864cc 'square case' - was used to power the new 900SS superbike. Introduced in 1975, the latter was styled like the original 750SS that had been developed from Paul Smart's 1972 Imola winner. Breathing through 40mm Dell'Orto carburettors, the 900SS engine produced 70bhp, an output good enough for a top speed of 135mph.

Our vendor purchased this 900SS privately in 1989 (original receipt on file). Listed on 'Bevel Heaven' as number '374', the Ducati had been imported from Italy by a dealer who sold it to the previous owner. Since acquisition the Ducati has been stripped and repainted; a new (copy) aluminium 'Imola' fuel tank fitted; the engine rebuilt with new bearings, pistons and Carrillo con-rods; and all the brake pipes replaced. The brakes are later 900SS Brembos, the originals having been lost, while the gear change has been converted from left-side crossover to 1976-specification right-side change. This setup provides a more positive gear change experience over the original left-side crossover system. A 1976 master cylinder (which can be mounted behind the side cover) is included in the sale, which if fitted, will further improve the setup. All recommissioning work has been carried out by 'Fen-Tiger Classics Ltd' (Lance Johnson). The machine was in storage with Lance and will have been recommissioned by him prior to the auction. The machine is offered with old/current V5/V5C documents; 2013 Carol Nash valuation; various bills/invoices and the aforementioned purchase receipt. The original glassfibre 'Imola' tank is included in the sale.
Offered with key

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