Ducati 750SS

The 750SS has an illustrious past, as far back as the 750 Sport of 1970. The basic layout of an air-cooled desmodromic-valve 90s V-twin first appeared as a 750, later growing into the 900, and later into the water-coled superbikes. The latest 750SS is a pleasing mix of traditional and modern technology. The rather elderly engine design isn't the most powerful available, but has been modernized with a reliable, smooth electronic fuel-injection system. With the firm, narrow chassis, the torquey, low-revving twin is most at home on flowing, twisty backroads, where its lazy power delivery supplies surprisingly quick progress. The suspension units are basic, but high-quality items, and the Brembo front brakes are very effective.

Heritage dates back to 1972 at the first Imola 200 mile race and the triumph of the Ducati 750s of Smart and Spaggiari. This victory inspired the creation of 750 SS, which was first launched in 1973. SS have been among the Company’s most popular and best selling for over 2 decades. Exemplifies the Ducati spirit and its legendary roots in contemporary motorcycling and during this time the SS family has undergone a series of design and technical updates while retaining its essential characteristics. The new Ducati SS bikes aim to reassert their pure sports commitment but remain easy and enjoyable, unbeatable on mixed terrain, accessible, and unique in their combination of traditional motorcycling qualities. SuperSport segment maintains the heritage of Ducati and is aimed at riders that prefer improved handling and smooth power delivery to maximum HP. Characterized by lightweight, superior handling, and tight cornering ability, easy to tame by someone getting on a sports-bike for the first time.  

Updates for 2000:

Styling:
· updated graphics with model logo more boldly highlighted on the fairing (as seen in the Superbike family for the Model Year 1999)
· shield with the “Ducati - Supersport” logo on top of the fuel tank
· a plate with the “Ducati” logo under the headlight
· disc brakes with new design aluminum carriers.

Extra Styling:
· Brembo three hollow spoke wheels 
· frame colored gold.

Fittings:
· protective treatment with double transparent layer on the fairing

Ergonomics and comfort:
· handlebars raised by 12 mm
· higher and more protective Plexiglas windscreen
· thinner neoprene tank protection

Chassis:
· Showa non-adjustable front fork
· Sachs adjustable rear shock absorber
· steel swinging arm
· tires in sizes 120-60/17 and 160-60/17 

Engine:
· no change

Safety:
· 320mm Brembo front disc brakes with new carrier
· Brembo P4 30-34 front calipers with 4 pistons and new PSC 16 master cylinder with radial technology
· steel braided brake lines
· brake pads in sintered high friction material
· side stand without automatic return, with fully extended lock and anti engine start sensor