900 supersport/superlight info

[kel999]

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 SP’s thereafter).
2. Some model years were sold in more than 1 year (i.e.: ‘94/‘95 SP/CR’s were sold from 1993 - 1995).
3. SP/CR’s were only available in the USA market.
4. FE’s outside the USA were model year 1997, while FE’s 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!

	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)
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			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
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		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
	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)
Oil Cooler	SS & SL: oil cooler below horizontal cylinder	SS & SL: updated oil pressure switch				SS & SP: oil cooler above horizontal cylinder CR: oil cooler below horizontal cylinder	FE: oil cooler above horizontal cylinder
Dash & Lights				SS, SL, SP: oil temp gauge*			FE: carbon fiber dash; no battery warning light
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*		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
	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)
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			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)
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		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)
	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)
Swingarm	SS & SL: aluminum swingarm	SL: stiffer aluminum swingarm	SS, SL, SP: stiffer aluminum swingarm CR: steel swingarm				FE: aluminum swingarm (same as MY 1994 onward)
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		CR: lower-spec 41mm Marzocchi non-adjustable forks		FE: adjustable 41mm Showa GD021 forks with 120 mm travel
Shock	SS & SL: adjustable Showa GD022 shock				CR: lower-spec Boge shock		FE: adjustable Showa GD022 shock
	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)
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			FE: 3.5” black Brembo rims
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			FE: 5.5” black Brembo rims
	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)
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
Pegs & Levers	SS & SL: silver footpegs		SS, SL, SP/CR: black footpegs			SS, SP/CR: silver footpegs	FE: silver footpegs
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)
	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)
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		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

[Evil Dwarf]

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[rod]

Ha ha! I knew that there were always a few bitzers in between model year changes but didn't know it was that bad!

My Laverda had an allen key under the passenger seat to get the seat cushion off to get at the real toolkit.... my 999R toolkit is in a pocket in the right hand side fairing panel and you have to take that panel off to get at the toolkit. It has Dzues fasteners. But come to think of it - the toolkit is actually sitting in a cupboard at home. It hasn't ever been in that pocket in the fairing as knowing my luck it'd put too much weight on the carbon fibre and make it crack at the mounts lol.

[whowalks]

thanks mate thats great filing that away for a rainy day