Ducati 350SS

Make Model	Ducati 350 Supersport
Year	1991 - 98
Engine	Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder belt driven
Capacity	349 cc / 21.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke	66 x 51 mm
Compression Ratio	10.7:1
Induction	Mikuni B 100 carburetor
Spark Plug	Champion L82YC
Ignition	Kokusan electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	26.5 kW / 36 hp @ 10500 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio	2.264:1 (34/77)
Gear Ratios	1st 3.071 / 2nd 2.111 / 3rd 1.590 / 4th 1.280 / 5th 1.074 / 6th 0.931:1
Final Drive Ratio	3.210:1 (14/54)
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	41mm Showa GD031 inverted telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Showa GD022-007-OX monoshock
Front Brakes	Single 320 mm disc, 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/60 VR17
Rear Tyre	160/60 VR17
Dimensions	Length: 2020 mm / 79.5 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase	1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height	770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight	169 kg / 372 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Top Speed	180 km/h / 112 mph

During the 1990s, Ducati’s sporting prowess was there for all to see. The firm was riding high in the World Superbike series and its 888 and later 916 range of models were the ultimate in Italian exotica. But there was a problem. Owning exotica comes at a financial cost and many Ducati fans simply couldn’t afford an 851, 888, 916 or even the more budget 748. It was these buyers that looked towards the SS models.

Sensing riders wanted to buy into Ducati’s sporting success, in 1991 Ducati expanded the SS range. The air-cooled engine lent itself to a variety of capacities and in 1991 Ducati launched the 350SS, 400SS (this was mainly for the Japanese and German markets) and the 750SS, all using the same basic platform as the 900SS. The range then grew even further in 1994 with the 600SS and diversified with half-faired models joining their fully-faired brethren. The SS bikes quickly formed a reputation for being reliable, easy to work on, practical, good looking but above all, still true to the Ducati sporting heritage. And that’s why riders loved them.

Ducati 350 Supersport