LOT 318

1975 Ducati 900SS Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. DM860SS086116 Engine no. 086377 DM863

Sold for £13,800 inc. premium

Lot 318

1975 Ducati 900SS

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|12 October 2025, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1975 Ducati 900SS
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. DM860SS086116
Engine no. 086377 DM863

Ducati's second-generation v-twin engine - the 900cc 'square case' (actual capacity 864cc) - debuted in the 860 GT of 1974 and the following year was used to power the new 900 SS superbike. The latter was styled like the original 750 SS that had been developed from Paul Smart's 1972 Imola winner. More than just a simple over-bore, the 'square case' engine incorporated a new camshaft drive arrangement, improved oil pump, cartridge-type oil filter, and electronic ignition. In addition, the gear change was moved to the left-hand side and the frame altered to provide chain adjustment at the swinging arm pivot. As had been the case with the original 750 SS, desmodromic valve gear distinguished the new sports roadster from its tourer counterpart.

Breathing through gaping 40mm Dell'Orto carburettors, the 900 SS engine produced 70bhp at 7,500rpm, an output good enough for a top speed of 135mph. The 900 SS's competition heritage was obvious on the road: "While other flash Italian bikes are basically roadsters dressed up and pretending to be racers, this is the real thing," declared Bike magazine.

Our vendor acquired the Ducati from UK dealer Made in Italy Motorcycles around 2018, since when it has formed part of his private collection. No other history is known. Offered without documents.
Offered without key

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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 12 October, with the auction starting at 11am GMT.

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The engine number including correct suffix is: 086377 DM860

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