Ducati 900 SS Carenata vs Ducati 900 SS Nuda (2001)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 900 SS CarenataDucati 900 SS Nuda
Model year20012001
Price
Engine904 cc904 cc
Horsepower79 hp79 hp
Torque76 Nm76 Nm
Weight190 kg188 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17

Ducati 900 SS Carenata vs Ducati 900 SS Nuda — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 900 SS Carenata and the Ducati 900 SS Nuda usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 900 SS Carenata brings 79 hp in a 190 kg package, while the Ducati 900 SS Nuda counters with 79 hp at 188 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: