1991 Ducati 750/900 SuperSport Workshop Manual (P/N 914.7.006.1B)
Ducati Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Ducati 750 SuperSport, 900 SuperSport
Sub-models / Variants: 750 S.S., 900 S.S.
Model Years: 1991
Technical Data:
- Engine type: 90-degree L-twin, 4-stroke
- Engine displacement: 748 cc (750 S.S.), 904 cc (900 S.S.)
- Maximum engine speed: 9,000 rpm
- Fuel tank capacity: 17.5 liters (including 3.0 liters reserve)
- Compression ratio: 1:9.40±0.5 (750 S.S.), 1:9.2±0.5 (900 S.S.)
- Transmission: 5-speed (750 S.S.), 6-speed (900 S.S.)
- Front fork type: Showa GD031 (750 S.S.), GD011 (900 S.S.)
Ducati Manual Features & Content Preview
- Original OEM publication, Print No. 914.7.006.1B (April 1991)
- Serves as the definitive factory reference for the initial production run of the 1991 SuperSport 91 series
- Documents air-cooled 90-degree L-twin engine configurations for the 750 S.S. and 900 S.S.
- Features 47 exploded-view assembly diagrams and comprehensive service tables across 348 pages
Manual Content and Chapter Structure
This 348-page factory reference delivers a highly structured breakdown of the 1991 SuperSport platform. It moves logically from routine maintenance to full-scale engine overhauls. Dedicated chapters cover every phase of engine disassembly, component inspection, and exact reassembly for the 90-degree L-twin. You will also find exhaustive sections detailing the Showa suspension components, braking systems, and complex electrical circuits.
Working on high-performance motorcycles carries inherent risks. Always verify that your lifting equipment is completely secure and that the fuel system is fully depressurized before beginning any diagnostic or tear-down procedure.
The manual rounds out its technical troubleshooting with comprehensive torque wrench settings, hydraulic clutch release diagnostics, and detailed fuel system schematics. Analytical indexes make finding specific carburetor settings fast, allowing technicians to focus strictly on performance tuning rather than searching for data.
Technical Data and Service Reference
Precise numbers matter when working on early 90s Italian sportbikes. This documentation supplies the exact factory specifications required for accurate servicing. It covers foundational data like exact oil capacities, spark plug heat ranges, and proper tire pressures for both displacement models.
Digging deeper into the cylinder heads, the engine data tables specify exact tolerances, such as the 0.11–0.20 mm intake valve clearance. You also get detailed insights into the cooling system's air-flow dynamics, which is critical for managing heat dissipation on these air-cooled V-twins.
Suspension and fueling receive equal attention. The text details hydraulic damping settings for the front Showa forks, clearly listing baseline parameters for rebound and compression stages. Fuel system charts highlight the Mikuni BDST 38-B70/B67 carburetor configurations needed to dial in peak efficiency. For daily workshop operations, maintenance tables clearly define strict service intervals, fluid change requirements, and comprehensive fastener torque values. Finally, the documentation lists complete drivetrain specs, including final drive ratios, chain dimensions, and the specific internal gear ratios for both the 5-speed and 6-speed transmissions.
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