Ducati 900 SL Superlight vs Ducati SS 900 C (1996)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 900 SL SuperlightDucati SS 900 C
Model year19961996
Price
Engine904 cc904 cc
Horsepower80 hp80 hp
Torque83 Nm83 Nm
Weight182 kg186 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

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

Picking between the Ducati 900 SL Superlight and the Ducati SS 900 C usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 900 SL Superlight brings 80 hp in a 182 kg package, while the Ducati SS 900 C counters with 80 hp at 186 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: