Ducati today launched the the SuperSport, a bike for those looking for an everyday use motorcycle without compromising on sporty characteristics. “Fun and versatile with true Ducati sports styling and zest, the SuperSport makes riders feel like racers: every day, on any road” is what Ducati says about this bike.
Ducati SuperSport
Ducati SuperSport
The Ducati Design Center has come up with a dynamic, polished, visually compact, light machine with strong Panigale superbike overtones: a Ducati to the core. A lean and mean road machine, the SuperSport has an approachable feel thanks to easy handling, the confidence-inspiring Ducati Safety Pack (ABS Bosch + Ducati Traction Control), the awesome price-quality ratio of the equipment and the long maintenance intervals. Agile on city streets, comfortable on the motorway and superlative on out-of-town twisties, the SuperSport is super-versatile.
Relaxed rider and passenger positions, good airflow deflection from the height-adjustable Plexiglas screen and the mileage provided by the 16-litre fuel tank also make the new Ducati SuperSport a cool companion on medium-distance rides. The SuperSport range includes a SuperSport S version with fully adjustable Öhlins suspension, the Ducati Quick Shift up/down system and a rear seat cover: the latter are also available as accessories for the SuperSport. Powering the SuperSport is a twin-cylinder 937 cm³ Testastretta 11° engine.
Ducati SuperSport S
Ducati SuperSport S
Ducati SuperSport S
This delivers 113 hp and a full yet linear torque curve that peaks at 96.7 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Thanks to the three Riding Modes (Sport, Touring and Urban), the SuperSport’s temperament can be adapted to ensure maximum enjoyment whatever the riding conditions. Each Riding Mode can, of course, be customised, allowing the bike to be set up quickly to suit personal preferences and riding skills. The SuperSport frame is the latest development of the famous Trellis design that exploits the engine as a load-bearing element. Compact, light and rigid, it plays a pivotal role in making the SuperSport swift at the drop-in, yet also an instinctual machine that can be ridden by everyone. Intelligent frame configuration has played a key role in keeping wet weight down to around 210 kg. Superb chassis geometry, above all the 1,478 mm wheelbase and 180/55 rear tyre, makes the SuperSport easy to handle on both city streets and mountain hairpins, maximising stability on bends and at speed. As one would expect from Ducati, the SuperSport can be fitted with a full range of Ducati Performance accessories (some are included in the Sport and Touring packages) that let owners configure the bike to suit personal wants and needs. Expert riders will appreciate the true sports personality of the SuperSport, its excellent road performance and an evident penchant for journeying and everyday use. Riders approaching the Ducati sports world for the first time will discover dazzling versatility, easy handling and, above all, the very essence of sports riding as Ducati sees it.
Ducati SuperSport S
Ducati SuperSport S
Ducati SuperSport S
Ducati SuperSport
Colours Two-tone fairing, Ducati Red and Saturn Grey, with Ducati Red frame and Matt Black wheels
Ducati SuperSport S
Colours
1. Ducati Red fairing with Ducati Red frame and Matt Black wheels.
2. Star White Silk fairing with Ducati Red frame and Glossy Red wheels
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