It may be called the SuperSport, but Ducati’s newest motorcycle is a toned-down sport bike intended to make motorcycling more accessible and comfortable. It’s the FZ of the Panigale family.
Powered by a twin-cylinder, 937 cc Testastretta 11° engine, the SuperSport makes a very respectable 113 hp and 71 lbs.-ft. of torque that is apparently smooth and linear through the revs before peaking at 6,500 rpm.
Ducati says this is a bike “for those eager to ride sports-style on everyday roads,” and calls it fun and versatile. “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.”
There are three customizable electronic riding modes, Sport, Touring, and Urban. Wet weight is around 210 kg. The windscreen is height-adjustable in two different positions, with 50 mm of travel, and panniers are available. Instrumentation is all LED. Tires are Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear.
There’ll also be a sportier version available, called the SuperSport S. It will have 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.
There’s no word on price yet, but it’ll be a fair bit less expensive than the cheapest Panigale, with lots of its looks. Check out these pictures and see what you think.
[…] Unveiled at the Intermot show last week, the SuperSport brings Ducati away from the cutting edge of superbike design, and heads more in the direction of sport-touring — it’s a more sensible sportbike. […]
Looks a lot like a VFR800 to me.
It does, also weights are the same (they’re both heavy…) they have about the same power and VFR (with current Honda discount) is 4K cheaper than the S model.
But the Ducati has drive by wire, riding modes, better brakes, better suspensions and IMO looks better.
both have heated grips and lack cruise control
The VFR has a centerstand and hard bags
If Honda did make a more modern VFR I’d be very interested.
Already on Ducati Canada site, including price!
http://www.canada.ducati.com/bikes/supersport/supersport_s/index.do
Those Italians are on the ball, no wonder why I love Italy so much 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous bike, can’t wait to see it and try it
Way to go Ducati!
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