Chronology of Updates for Cagiva-Based
Ducati 900 SS,
SL (I through V), SP/CR (USA only), & FE
(for Model Years 1992-1998)
NOTES
(table updated as of December 2005):
1. Improvements/Updates are carried over in subsequent
model years (i.e.: an improvement/update for
the SP in one year is carried over to the
SPs thereafter).
2. Some model years were sold in more than 1
year (i.e.: 94/95 SP/CRs were sold from 1993 - 1995).
3. SP/CRs were only available in the USA
market.
4. FEs outside the USA were model year 1997,
while FEs for the USA were model year 1998.
5. * Indicates a mid-production update.
6. Remember
that 900 SS motorbikes were parts-bin specials, so there will always be some
variances!
7.
If you have any additions or
corrections, PLEASE E-MAIL ME.
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MY 1992 (SS & SL) |
MY 1993 (SS & SL) |
MY 1994 (SS, SL, & SP/CR) |
MY 1995 (SS, SL, & SP/CR) |
MY 1996 (SS, SL, & SP/CR) |
MY 1997 (SS & SP/CR) |
MY 1997-1998 (FE) |
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Engine (Top End) |
SS
& SL: aluminum-bronze valve guides (marked V1)* |
SS
& SL: thicker cylinder head studs (8mm) (marked M)* |
SS,
SL SP/CR: marked V2 |
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SS,
SP/CR: bimetallic intake & exhaust valves; modified valve timing CR:
1998-spec engine with Tecnol/Nikasil cylinders, updated rings, & internal
oil return lines; longer engine heatsinks; no CAGIVA-style or TPG-style
Ducati castings on engine/cases |
FE: bimetallic intake & exhaust valves; modified valve timing FE (USA only): engine with Tecnol/Nikasil
cylinders, updated rings, & internal oil return lines; longer engine
heatsinks; no CAGIVA-style or TPG-style Ducati castings on engine/cases |
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Engine (Bottom End &
Clutch) |
SS
& SL: 31/62 straight cut geared primary drive ratio; stronger &
additional (2) bolts for flywheel-flange (than MY 1991); updated clutch pack
(16 plates) SS:
steel clutch cover SL:
aluminum vented clutch cover |
SS
& SL: steel clutch cover |
SS,
SL, SP: remote clutch reservoir SS
& CR: standard steel clutch cover SL
& SP: carbon fiber clutch cover |
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SS,
SL, SP/CR: new castings with stronger bolts & additional (1) bolt; no
boss for kickstarter; sound absorbing (rubber gasket) steel clutch cover |
SS,
SP: adjustable clutch lever SS:
steel braided clutch line (not AUS) SP/CR:
rubber clutch line |
FE: adjustable clutch lever FE: steel braided clutch line (not USA & AUS);
rubber clutch line (USA & AUS) FE: carbon fiber clutch cover (not USA); steel
clutch cover (USA only) FE (USA only): 32/59 drive ratio |
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MY 1992 (SS & SL) |
MY 1993 (SS & SL-II) |
MY 1994 (SS, SL-III, & SP/CR) |
MY 1995 (SS, SL-IV, & SP/CR) |
MY 1996 (SS, SL-V, & SP/CR) |
MY 1997 (SS & SP/CR) |
MY 1997-1998 (FE) |
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Oil Cooler |
SS
& SL: oil cooler below horizontal cylinder |
SS
& SL: updated oil pressure switch |
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SS
& SP: oil cooler above horizontal cylinder CR:
oil cooler below horizontal cylinder |
FE: oil cooler above horizontal cylinder |
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Dash & Lights |
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SS,
SL, SP: oil temp gauge* |
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FE: carbon fiber dash; no battery warning light |
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Electrics |
SS
& SL: 300W alternator; Kokusan ignition; Champion RA6YC spark plugs |
SS
& SL: 350W alternator; Champion RA6HC spark plugs |
SS,
SL, SP/CR: lubricated alternator cover bearing; thicker alternator cable with
PVC; updated Ducati Energia voltage regulator* |
SS,
SL, SP/CR: new 350W alternator* |
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SS,
SP/CR: new Shindengen voltage regulator* (3-phase) |
FE (USA only): 520W alternator; new Shindengen
voltage regulator (3-phase); starter solenoid reversed for easier access to
wires |
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MY 1992 (SS & SL) |
MY 1993 (SS & SL-II) |
MY 1994 (SS, SL-III, & SP/CR) |
MY 1995 (SS, SL-IV, & SP/CR) |
MY 1996 (SS, SL-V, & SP/CR) |
MY 1997 (SS & SP/CR) |
MY 1997-1998 (FE) |
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Front Brakes |
SS
& SL: Brembo P4 30/34 brake calipers; Brembo PS15 brake master cylinder SS:
320mm semi-floating steel rotors (5mm) SL:
320mm full-floating cast iron rotors (4.5mm) |
SS
& SL: semi-floating steel rotors; Brembo P4 30/34C brake calipers*;
Brembo PS16 brake master cylinder |
SS, SL, SP: remote brake reservoir SS:
full-floating steel rotors SL
& SP: full-floating cast iron rotors; thinner (4mm) rotors CR:
semi-floating steel rotors |
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SS,
SP: revised full-floating steel rotors*; thinner (4mm) rotors; updated brake
calipers with greater fluid volume*; adjustable brake lever SS:
steel braided brake line (not in AUS) SP/CR:
rubber brake line |
FE: updated brake calipers with greater fluid
volume*; full-floating cast iron rotors; adjustable brake lever FE: steel braided brake line (not USA & AUS);
rubber brake line (USA & AUS) |
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Rear Brakes |
SS
& SL: Brembo P2 105N caliper; Brembo PS 11 brake master cylinder; 245mm
steel rotors |
SL:
full-floating caliper with rod |
SL
& SP: full-floating caliper with rod |
SS,
SL, SP/CR: revised
brake master cylinder, brake lever, & brake reservoir location; brake
pads retained by springs SS
& CR: full-floating caliper |
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SS
& SP: full-floating caliper with rod SS:
steel braided brake line (not AUS) SP/CR:
rubber brake line |
FE: full-floating caliper with rod FE: steel braided brake line (not USA & AUS);
rubber brake line (USA & AUS) |
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MY 1992 (SS & SL) |
MY 1993 (SS & SL-II) |
MY 1994 (SS, SL-III, & SP/CR) |
MY 1995 (SS, SL-IV, & SP/CR) |
MY 1996 (SS, SL-V, & SP/CR) |
MY 1997 (SS & SP/CR) |
MY 1997-1998 (FE) |
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Swingarm |
SS
& SL: aluminum swingarm |
SL:
stiffer aluminum swingarm |
SS,
SL, SP: stiffer aluminum swingarm CR:
steel swingarm |
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FE: aluminum swingarm (same as MY 1994 onward) |
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Forks |
SS
& SL: adjustable 41mm Showa GD011 forks with 103mm travel |
SS
& SL: adjustable 41mm Showa GD011 forks with 120mm travel |
SS,
SL, SP: adjustable 41mm Showa GD021 forks with 120 mm travel CR:
non-adjustable 41mm Showa forks |
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CR:
lower-spec 41mm Marzocchi non-adjustable forks |
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FE: adjustable 41mm Showa GD021 forks with 120 mm
travel |
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Shock |
SS
& SL: adjustable Showa GD022 shock |
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CR:
lower-spec Boge shock |
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FE: adjustable Showa GD022 shock |
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MY 1992 (SS & SL) |
MY 1993 (SS & SL-II) |
MY 1994 (SS, SL-III, & SP/CR) |
MY 1995 (SS, SL-IV, & SP/CR) |
MY 1996 (SS, SL-V, & SP/CR) |
MY 1997 (SS & SP/CR) |
MY 1997-1998 (FE) |
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Front Wheel |
SS:
3.5 black Brembo rims (red models), or white Brembo rims (black models); 17mm
solid axle SL:
3.5 Marvic 2-piece aluminum and magnesium rims |
SS:
3.5 black Brembo rims SL:
3.5 bronze Brembo rims |
SS,
SL, SP/CR: 3.5 bronze Brembo rims; larger solid axle (20mm) |
SS,
SL, SP/CR: 3.5 gold Brembo rims |
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FE: 3.5 black Brembo rims |
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Rear Wheel |
SS:
5.5 black Brembo rims (red models) or white Brembo rims (black models); 17mm
axle SL:
5.5 Marvic 2-piece aluminum and magnesium rims |
SS:
5.5 black Brembo rims SL:
5.5 bronze Brembo rims |
SS,
SL, SP: 5.5 bronze Brembo rims CR:
4.5 bronze Brembo rims |
SS,
SL, SP: 5.5 gold Brembo rims CR:
4.5 gold Brembo rims |
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FE: 5.5 black Brembo rims |
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MY 1992 (SS & SL) |
MY 1993 (SS & SL) |
MY 1994 (SS, SL, & SP/CR) |
MY 1995 (SS, SL, & SP/CR) |
MY 1996 (SS, SL, & SP/CR) |
MY 1997 (SS & SP/CR) |
MY 1997-1998 (FE) |
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Frame |
SS
& SL: white frame; steering lock (25 degrees) SS:
new frame-seat buffers* |
SS
& SL: bronze frame |
SS,
SL, SP/CR: bronze frame; new black side stand. |
SS, SL, SP/CR: gold frame; gray side stand SL:
revised solo seating support |
SS,
SL, SP/CR: protective washer for lower steering head bearings* |
SS,
SP/CR: increased steering lock (28 degrees) |
FE: increased steering lock (28 degrees); stronger
steering head brace; gray side stand |
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Pegs & Levers |
SS
& SL: silver footpegs |
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SS,
SL, SP/CR: black footpegs |
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SS,
SP/CR: silver footpegs |
FE: silver footpegs |
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Fairings |
SS:
red with red mirrors (full or half fairings) or black with black mirrors
(full fairings only); plastic fenders; solo seat cowling SL:
red with red mirrors (except USA) (full fairings only); yellow with yellow
mirrors (USA) (full fairings only); carbon fiber front fender; solo seat |
SS:
red with black mirrors only (full or half fairings) |
SS
& CR: plastic fenders SL
& SP: carbon fiber fenders SL:
red with black mirrors or yellow with black mirrors (full fairings only) |
SS,
SP/CR: red with black mirrors only (full or half fairings); revised
windshield |
SS:
red with black mirrors or yellow with black mirrors (full or half fairings) SP/CR:
red with black mirrors only (full or half fairings) |
SS,
SP/CR: fairings
with side vents; revised CAGIVA-style graphics SP/CR: red with black mirrors or yellow with black mirrors (full or half fairings) SS:
carbon fiber front fender SP:
carbon fiber fenders CR:
plastic fenders; solo seat cowling |
FE: carbon fiber fenders; carbon fiber front
sprocket cover; fairing with side vents; TPG-style graphics (none on fuel
tank and front nose fairing) |
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MY 1992 (SS & SL) |
MY 1993 (SS & SL-II) |
MY 1994 (SS, SL-III, & SP/CR) |
MY 1995 (SS, SL-IV, & SP/CR) |
MY 1996 (SS, SL-V, & SP/CR) |
MY 1997 (SS & SP/CR) |
MY 1997-1998 (FE) |
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Other |
SS
& SL: revised seat supports (than MY 1991) SL:
highmount Termignoni street exhaust; number plate on solo seat; 3- digit
plate on triple clamp |
SS
& SL: new horn SL:
no SL for USA market; solo seat with 1 on seat number plate |
SS,
SL, SP/CR: revised seat/helmet lock. SP:
3-digit plate on triple clamp |
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SL
& SP: letter & 2-digit plate on triple clamp |
SS,
SP/CR: revised seat padding; carburetor heating kit (some models) |
FE: silver with black mirrors (full fairings only)
revised exhaust header for better ground clearance; highmount Termignoni
street exhaust; revised solo seat padding; carburetor heating kit (some
models); side helmet lock; 3-digit plate on triple clamp |