Key Facts

Offered for sale is an exceptionally desirable 1992 Ducati 900 Superlight Mark 1, finished in the iconic red with the highly sought-after white frame — the defining feature of the first-generation Superlight.

This example is numbered #392, confirming its place within the limited production run of these now highly collectible machines.

Having travelled 35,000km, it represents an honest, well-preserved example of one of the most important air-cooled Ducatis of the 1990s.

The Mark 1 – The Benchmark Superlight

Among collectors, the white-frame Mark 1 is widely regarded as the Superlight to own.

Key attributes that set the Mk1 apart:

• First-generation Superlight
• Limited numbered production
• Lightweight specification
• Solo seat / half-fairing configuration
• Factory performance-focused components
• White trellis frame unique to early production

Later Superlight variants evolved cosmetically and mechanically, but the purity and rarity of the early white-frame model remain unmatched.

Numbered Edition – #392

Each Mark 1 Superlight was individually numbered, reinforcing its limited-edition status and collectability.

Being #392 adds provenance and authenticity — an increasingly important factor as collectors prioritise documented, correctly identified examples.

Numbered Ducatis from this era continue to command strong interest, particularly when presented in correct factory specification.

Original Marvic Magnesium Wheels

This motorcycle retains its original Marvic two-piece magnesium wheels — one of the most critical and desirable Superlight features.

These lightweight wheels significantly reduced unsprung mass compared to the standard 900SS and were central to the Superlight’s performance identity.

Many examples have lost their original Marvic wheels over time. Retaining them today materially enhances collectability and long-term value.

For the serious Ducati collector, this detail alone is significant.

Technical Overview

• 904cc Air-cooled 90° L-Twin Desmodue engine
• 2 valves per cylinder with Desmodromic actuation
• Weber carburettor induction
• 5-speed transmission
• White steel trellis frame (Mk1 specification)
• Fully adjustable suspension
• Brembo braking system
• Original Marvic magnesium wheels
• Solo seat configuration

The air-cooled Desmodue delivers the torque-rich, mechanical character that defines early 1990s Ducati — raw, engaging, and unmistakably analogue.

Condition & Market Position

With 35,000km, this example reflects careful use rather than restoration or modification. It presents as a well-maintained, honest motorcycle retaining the key elements that matter most:

• Correct white frame
• Numbered edition plate (#392)
• Original Marvic magnesium wheels
• Proper Superlight specification

As early Cagiva-era Ducatis continue to appreciate, the Mark 1 Superlight remains one of the strongest performers within the Supersport range.

Investment Perspective

The 900 Superlight Mark 1 occupies a unique space in Ducati history:

• Limited numbered production
• Lightweight factory special
• Iconic white-frame configuration
• Increasingly scarce in original form

Collectors increasingly recognise that originality and documented numbered examples are the foundation of long-term appreciation.

The Mk1 Superlight is no longer simply a desirable 1990s Ducati — it is a recognised modern classic.

#392 represents an opportunity to secure one of the defining Ducati limited editions of the era.