Post Sale Update: This 900SS sold for $40,200 after 24 bids on eBay.
Discovered in a “shed in western Texas” as part of an estate, the seller acquired this bike and “commissioned a concourse show level restoration” to join his collection of motorcycles. He’s apparently pretty serious about this kind of thing, as this bike is the 4th of 5 Ducatis that the marque restoration specialist put together for him – in this case, at the claimed cost of over $45,000. That may give you an idea of what the asking price is…
Basic specifications of this model include a 864cc desmo V-Twin that produced 80 horsepower at 7,500 rpm, good for a top speed of 143 miles per hour. For more on the 900SS, check out this article dedicated to the ’77 model here on Motorcycle Classics.
This example (VIN: 086975) has only had 70 miles put on it since the restoration work a year ago, and in the seller’s words, he’s decided to sell it because it’s “unrealistic” that he’s going to put more more miles on it as the riding posture is too much for him. The sale will include photographs of the restoration process, which incorporated Euro-spec items like the 40mm Dell’Orto carbs and Conti mufflers. Since new, this bike has covered just 6,928 miles. I’ll keep my eyes open to see if the seller has anything else he’ll be selling any time soon…
Find this 900SS for sale in Aptos, California with bidding up to $22,300 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $46,000