Ducati 400SS

Ducati 400SS
Manufacturer	Ducati
Production	1989 - 1996
Class	Sport Bike
Engine	air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke	71.1mm x 71.1mm
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Horsepower	41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque	25.82 ft/lbs (35.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM
Transmission	Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: chain Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension	Front: 41mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork Rear: adjustable monoshock
Brakes	Front: single 320mm disc, 4-piston caliper Rear: single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/60 VR17
Rear Tire	160/60 VR17
Weight	173.0 kg (wet)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Ducati 400SS was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati between 1989 and 1996. Max torque was 25.82 ft/lbs (35.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine

A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 398.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis

It came with a 120/60 VR17 front tire and a 160/60 VR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 320mm disc, 4-piston caliper in the front and a single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a adjustable monoshock.

1989 Ducati 400SS

The 1989 MY Ducati 400SS Junior sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 398cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 42 horsepower at 7000 rpm.

Also, this sportbike comes with fittings such as a 41mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork coupled to an adjustable monoshock as a rear suspension, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front, cast-aluminum wheels, a single seat, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster and a steel frame.

1990 Ducati 400SS

The 1990 MY Ducati 400SS has been equipped by the Italian engineers with features such as a 41mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork coupled to an adjustable monoshock as a rear suspension, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front, cast-aluminum wheels, a single seat, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster and a steel frame.

In the engine department, it comes equipped with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 398cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 42 horsepower at 7000 rpm.

1991 Ducati 400SS

The 1991 MY Ducati 400SS boasts a maximum power output of 42 horsepower and 35 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 398cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine that is paired to a six-speed manual transmission.

Also, it has features such as a 41mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork coupled to an adjustable monoshock as a rear suspension, Brembo brakes in the front and in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a single seat, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster and a steel frame.

1992 Ducati 400SS

The Italian engineers from Borgo Panigale have designed the 1992 MY Ducati 400SS as a light and agile sportbike, suitable for both novice and more seasoned riders, alike. It comes with a 41mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork coupled to an adjustable monoshock as a rear suspension, Brembo brakes in the front and in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a single seat, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster and a steel frame.

In the engine department it comes equipped with a four-stroke, air-cooled, 398cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 42 horsepower and 35 Nm of torque.

1993 Ducati 400SS

The 1993 MY Ducati 400SS mainly addresses riders who want a balanced and fuel-efficient sportbike, and has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 398cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 42 horsepower and 35 Nm of torque.

In addition, it comes with a 41mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork coupled to an adjustable monoshock as a rear suspension, Brembo brakes in the front and in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a single seat, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster and a steel frame.

1994 Ducati 400SS

The 1994 MY Ducati 400SS is a fuel-efficient and agile sportbike capable of tackling busy city traffic as well as weekend strolls across scenic routes. It has standard fittings such as a 41mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork coupled to an adjustable monoshock as a rear suspension, Brembo brakes in the front and in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a single seat, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster and a steel frame.

Also, it boasts a maximum power output of 42 horsepower and 35 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air-cooled, 398cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse that was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.

1995 Ducati 400SS

The House of Borgo Panigale has launched another embodiment of their 400SS model for those riders who want an agile and fuel-efficient sportbike. It sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 398cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine that is mated to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 42 horsepower and 35 Nm of torque.

The main features for this machine would be the 41mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork coupled to an adjustable monoshock as a rear suspension, Brembo brakes in the front and in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a single seat, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster and a steel frame.

1996 Ducati 400SS

The 1996 MY Ducati 400SS has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 349cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant, paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 42 horsepower and 35 Nm of torque.

Standard fittings include a 41mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork coupled to an adjustable monoshock as a rear suspension, Brembo brakes in the front and in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a single seat, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster and a steel frame.