Post-Sale Update: After 11 bids on eBay, this Ducati Darmah SSD sold for $13,500.
After the classic 750 GT of the 70s, Ducati looked to evolve with a simpler engine, and they ended up with the first ‘square case’ bevel twin – the 860 GT. It was a commercial flop, so just a few years later, the Ducati 900 SD Darmah was released, and it was a much better sport tourer. The SD (Sport Desmo) brought commercial success, and even resulted in a sportier version called the Ducati Darmah SSD.
The air-cooled twin produced 74 horsepower and was capable of a top speed of 115 mph. Fuel consumption was higher than we would have guessed, at 41 mpg. It gave up some power to its Japanese competition, but it also weighed considerably less. You got plenty of high quality components, like Brembo discs front and rear, Ceriani front forks, and the pricey (and distinctive) gold Campagnolo wheels.
This specific Ducati Darmah SSD has 6,731 miles and enjoyed a ‘sympathetic rebuild’ about 5 years ago. It got plenty of upgrades, including a Tomaseeli throttle, MBP cranskhaft, Conti mufflers and Works Performance suspension front and rear, setup for a 200 pound rider. The flaws are limited to missing neutral and side stand switches – so the dash lights do not work. I love the current state (minus the switches), but the seller suggests that it’s just a repaint away from winning shows. (I vote you keep it as is and enjoy your local set of twisties!)
Find this Ducati Darmah SSD for sale in Parker, Colorado with bidding up to $13,100 and the reserve not yet met