Ducati 900 SuperSport Final Edition
The Ducati 900 SuperSport Final Edition marked the close of the familiar carburetted 900SS generation. Built in 1998, the silver single-seat model gave that established air-cooled platform a distinctive farewell. Specialist and auction accounts report 800 motorcycles worldwide, making the FE a specific edition within the wider SuperSport family.
The Ducati 900 SuperSport Final Edition marked the close of the familiar carburetted 900SS generation. Built in 1998, the silver single-seat model gave that established air-cooled platform a distinctive farewell. Specialist and auction accounts report 800 motorcycles worldwide, making the FE a specific edition within the wider SuperSport family.
Edition at a glance
| Edition / programme figure | 800 — completed edition total reported |
|---|---|
| Original market scope | Worldwide |
| Reference year | 1998 (see production chronology) |
| Model years documented here | 1998 |
| Base model / platform | 900 SuperSport |
| Engine / propulsion | Carburetted air-cooled L-twin |
Design and engineering
Its appeal centres on the carburetted, air-cooled L-twin and the relatively direct sporting layout of this 900SS generation. Silver bodywork and a solo seat distinguish the original presentation from the many red SuperSports. Exhausts, suspension and finish on surviving machines may have changed, so an example’s current equipment should be recorded separately from its original delivery specification.
Production and edition scope
The reported 800-bike total comprises 300 for the United States and 500 for other markets. Those are allocations within the worldwide figure, not additional production. A 1999 registration can belong to the 1998-built Final Edition; it does not establish another series. The figure is a reported production total, without a new chassis-by-chassis audit here.
Identifying an authentic example
Confirm the factory identity and edition number against original sales documents and chassis information. Examine the provenance of silver panels, the solo-seat assembly and any repainted parts. Maintenance records should explain servicing and storage, while invoices can establish whether original exhausts and other replaced equipment remain with the motorcycle.
Collector significance
The FE represents a change in the SuperSport story rather than an end to the SuperSport name. That distinction gives the edition its context: a farewell to this carburetted generation. An authentic, documented example can demonstrate the transition clearly, whether preserved in original condition or accompanied by a transparent record of sympathetic changes.
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Why this machine matters
The FE represents a change in the SuperSport story rather than an end to the SuperSport name. That distinction gives the edition its context: a farewell to this carburetted generation. An authentic, documented example can demonstrate the transition clearly, whether preserved in original condition or accompanied by a transparent record of sympathetic changes.
The story
The Ducati 900 SuperSport Final Edition marked the close of the familiar carburetted 900SS generation. Built in 1998, the silver single-seat model gave that established air-cooled platform a distinctive farewell. Specialist and auction accounts report 800 motorcycles worldwide, making the FE a specific edition within the wider SuperSport family.
Built in limited numbers
The reported 800-bike total comprises 300 for the United States and 500 for other markets. Those are allocations within the worldwide figure, not additional production. A 1999 registration can belong to the 1998-built Final Edition; it does not establish another series. The figure is a reported production total, without a new chassis-by-chassis audit here.
On the road
The FE represents a change in the SuperSport story rather than an end to the SuperSport name. That distinction gives the edition its context: a farewell to this carburetted generation. An authentic, documented example can demonstrate the transition clearly, whether preserved in original condition or accompanied by a transparent record of sympathetic changes.
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Specifications
Factory specifications may vary by model year, market and configuration.
Identity & production
- Official model
- Ducati 900 SuperSport Final Edition
- Base model
- 900 SuperSport
- Edition
- 900 SuperSport Final Edition
Powertrain & performance
- Engine
- Carburetted air-cooled L-twin
- Powertrain
- Petrol
Motorcycle specifications
- Category
- Road motorcycle
Authenticity & identification
Confirm the factory identity and edition number against original sales documents and chassis information. Examine the provenance of silver panels, the solo-seat assembly and any repainted parts. Maintenance records should explain servicing and storage, while invoices can establish whether original exhausts and other replaced equipment remain with the motorcycle.
Ownership considerations
Confirm the factory identity and edition number against original sales documents and chassis information. Examine the provenance of silver panels, the solo-seat assembly and any repainted parts. Maintenance records should explain servicing and storage, while invoices can establish whether original exhausts and other replaced equipment remain with the motorcycle.
