| MODEL | DUCATI 600SS 1994 - 1998 |
| Year | 1994 - 1998 |
| Engine Type | 90 degree V-twin (L-twin), 4-stroke, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder, belt-driven camshafts |
| Displacement / Capacity | 583 cc / 35.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 80 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 38.7 kW / 53 hp @ 8250 rpm (a 24.3 kW / 33 hp restricted version also existed) |
| Max Torque | 49 Nm / 5.0 kgf-m / 36.2 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm (53 hp version) |
| Ignition | Kokusan electronic |
| Induction | Mikuni BDST 38 B156 carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi 40 mm USD fork |
| Rear Suspension | Sachs-Boge monoshock, preload and rebound adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single 320 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2020 mm / 79.5 in |
| Overall Width | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 172 kg / 379 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 180 kg / 397 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 VR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 VR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100 km / 45.2 US mpg / 54.2 Imp mpg |
| Top Speed | 192.6 km/h / 119.7 mph |
The 600SS was the entry-level air-cooled Supersport, using the 583 cc two-valve desmo V-twin in a chrome-moly trellis frame with a full fairing. Reviewers praised its stable cornering, low seat and engine character, while noting soft front-brake feel, fork dive and some vibration at speed. It was a fairly affordable way into Ducati ownership.
