I recently got a Ducati brochure that had a host of light weight parts for a 900ss/superlight. CF petrol tank, fairings, seat etc.etc. I love the look of the original 900ss/superlight and wondered if anybody had fitted all these light weight bits and seen the difference in weight? and With Marchesini or Oz wheels, CF cans and light weight Lithium battery in the equation what would be the expected weight? I know there are light weight modded 900's out there but I like the original look.
Anything that helps weight reduction on a motorcycle is a positive move and yes like you i love the 900SL in stock form only and i'm after one
forgot about Pauls ^ very light and highly developed bike, you couldn’t go much further. He did his own carbon fibre airbox, a real professional job from memory. https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/water-cooled-superlight.546/
A lot of parts are made now by other companys, such as panels and single seat. I have a full aftermarket set of panels from Ricambi Weiss and although not carbon are noticeably thinner and lighter than standard. I have OZ wheels roughly 4kg lighter than standard and instant difference in handling, and a full Sil Motor system which is also much lighter than standard, particularly the headers. I have never chased weight savings myself just gone for the upgrades I lusted after. It definately feels lighter than a standard machine. Oh, and I would imagine that the carbon tank would make a big difference, they occasionally come up for sale.
When I was looking into wheels, the 5 spoke Marchesinis are indeed quite heavy compared to what you can get, so you should be able to make quite a difference.
I have read posts about tyre weight, however haven't found details of same, nobody seems to have weighed different ones. With hindsight I should've weighed the dunlops before I put them on the wheels.
It's right about weight, how much would someone spend to lighten the bike by 10kg, when healthy eating and exercise can lighten the person very cheaply
My SS was 157kg with still some fuel in the tank. I had all the light parts like carbon fuel tank,magnesium marvics,lightweight fairing,light verlicchi swingarm,.... But it was not really street legal,was my trackbike and everything not needed was removed. Henk!!!
