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Minichamps has released a 1:12 replica of the 1977 Ducati 900 SS. The Ducati 900 SS like the ‘74 750 SS, was a direct descendant of the bike that was raced to victory by Paul Smart and Bruno Spaggiari at the inaugural Imola 200 event in 1972. Only 200 examples were produced of the 750 SS homologation special but, for the following year, Ducati decided to create a version that would appeal to a broader market. The 750 engine, known as the round-cased engine, was replaced with a V-twin unit based on the existing 860 GT. But it still featured desmodromic valves, 40mm Dell’Ortos and barely silenced Contis, all of which helped to lift peak power to almost 80 bhp. Like the 750 SS, the 900SS was starkly functional, with clip-on handlebars, rear-set footrests, twin drilled front discs and a single seat. With a top speed of 135mph, it was seriously fast in its day and although it was not particularly agile, nothing could match its stability and cornering poise. The 900 SS is a veritable beauty, although some prefer the purity of the original 750.

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Estimated despatch date if ordered now : 21 May 2012

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