With 113bhp from its 937cc V-twin, the 2017 Ducati SuperSport should provide satisfying sportsbike-spec performance and handling, combined with all-day riding comfort
Ducati have finally unveiled the much awaited SuperSport, at the Intermot in Cologne, Germany. 'After sharing a sneak peek with the Ducatista community at WDW 2016, we're ready to present the SuperSport to the thousands of enthusiasts who had eagerly awaited a sport bike capable of ensuring both fun and comfort, even in everyday riding situations,' said Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali. 'Expert riders will appreciate the true sports personality of the SuperSport, its excellent road performance and evident penchant for journeying and everyday use. Riders approaching the Ducati sports world for the first time will discover versatility, easy handling and, above all, the very essence of sports riding as Ducati sees it,' he added.
While it takes some styling cues from the Panigale (including the very cool single-sided swingarm!), the new Ducati SuperSport is designed for those who want a sportsbike, with sportsbike-spec power delivery and handling, but without back- and wrist-killing racetrack-specific ergonomics. The bike is powered by Ducati's 937cc Testastretta V-twin that produces 113bhp. The SuperSport, like all modern Ducatis, comes with a full complement of electronics, including ABS, traction control and three riding modes (Sport, Touring and Urban), which optimise power delivery...