Head stud broke on horizontal cylinder (silver finished ones seem to be more prone to this than black ones)causing oil to pour out directly onto exaust header and rear tire, high potential of fire and loss of vehicle control. This is a known and fairly common problem on three or four model years of this bike. Company has a very inconsistent policy regarding repairs. Bob nevola is the the contact person at ducati usa. Ask him about steering head frame cracks while you're at it. *Ak
Engine & cooling
Ducati 900SSSP Engine problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ducati 900SSSP's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Engine complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest 900SSSP engine complaints
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data