I am looking at purchasing a 90s M900, and I have read a lot of posts about identifying the large and small valve heads (V and W stamps). However, can someone tell me, or better yet, show me a picture of where this stamping is? I am going to go look at a Monster, and I'd like to verify what heads are on it. I have looked at many pictures of heads for sale on eBay, but I can't see any stampings anywhere. Thanks! Jeremy
I have a 900ss large valve and M900 smaller valve and there’s no difference in performance, or at least not that you’d notice, so don’t let valve size affect your choice. https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/ducati/ducati_900ss 92.htm https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/ducati/ducati_monster_900 95.htm
Thanks for the picture Chris! That's good to know Mark, I assumed the difference would be noticeable.
Yes I did before owning them, if you look at the specs above it confirms there’s little difference, slightly more torque on the 900ss, what I would say is the air cooled monster is a great bike (as is the 900ss), don’t delay in owning one!.
