Ducati 900 SL Superlight

Make Model	Ducati 900 SL Superlight
Year	1996 - 97
Engine	Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity	904 cc / 55.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke	92 x 68 mm
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Induction	Mikuni BDST 38-B67
Spark Plug	Champion RA6HC
Ignition	Kokusan electronic inductive discharge
Battery	12V 16Ah
Starting	Electric
Max Power	57 kW / 78 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque	84 Nm / 8.6 kgf-m / 62 ft-lb @ 6400 rpm
Clutch	Dry, multiplate
Transmission	6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio	2.000:1 (31/62)
Gear Ratios	1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.764 / 3rd 1.350 / 4th 1.091 / 5th 0.958 / 6th 0.857:1
Final Drive Ratio	2.466:1 (15/37)
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	41 mm Showa fully adjustable inverted fork
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Progressive type with adjustable Showa GD monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel	125 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 245 mm disc
Front Tyre	120/70-17
Rear Tyre	170/60-17
Dry Weight	180 kg / 397 lbs
Rake	25^o
Trail	104 mm / 4.1 in
Dimensions	Length: 2030 mm / 79.9 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height: 1125 mm / 44.3 in
Wheelbase	1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height	780mm / 30.7in
Dry Weight	182 kg / 401 lbs
Wet Weight	192.5 kg / 424 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal
Consumption Average	5.7 L/100 km / 17.5 km/l / 41.2 US mpg / 49.4 Impmpg
Braking 60 km/h - 0	12.9 m / 42.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h - 0	36.7 m / 120.4 ft
Standing ¼ Mile	11.5 sec / 186.8 km/h / 116.1 mph
Top Speed	221.1 km/h / 137.3 mph
Manual	Bevelheaven.com

Continually developed around a trellis-frame, 2-valve sports machine whose characteristics embodied the very essence of 'Ducatiness'. Gutsy, booming, torque-loaded, lightweight, long-wheelbase, steady-as-she-goes and full-of-feeling handling and steering, and usually decent Brembo brakes.

In 1992, Ducati took their 900 Supersport and added several choice extras to create a limited edition called the Ducati Superlight – 953 examples were built over 2 years. Unfortunately, for reasons unknown, in 1993 they removed almost all the extras, leaving just a fully floating rear brake to differentiate the limited edition from its less exclusive brother. 'The actual weight savings you got with a "Superlight" version? About 6 pounds.'

The chassis and engine were from the 1992 Supersport but there were a few details that set the Superlight apart.These included a vented clutch cover, fully floating cast-iron front disc brakes, and larger diameter exhaust silencers (from the 888 SP4).

Each Superlight came with carbon fibre front mudguard & rear hugger, solo seat unit and a numbered plaque on the top triple clamp. This model in now commonly known as the MK1. 1992 models featured lightweight 17 inch Marvic/Akront composite wheels. Following on the from the success of the 1992 version, the Superlight specification was downgraded for 1993 which increased the weight of the bike (known as the MK II). The wheels were regular Brembo and the front discs were now stainless steel. The vented clutch cover disappeared.

The 1993 Superlights still came with the numbered plaque on the triple clamp. For 1994 the Superlight(MKIII) was upgraded with a return of the cast-iron disc brakes, upgraded front forks and a stronger aluminium swingarm along with other general differences that were shared with the standard 900ss. Only minor detail changes were made on the Superlight (MKIV) for 1995 and the Superlight (MKV) for 1996.

With the release of the new Supersport imminent , a Final Edition was offered in 1998. It was silver in colour with black wheels with much of the specifications the same as the earlier Superlight. All the of the FE's came with a numbered plaque.
Production figures for the superlight:

Ducati 900SL Super Light