Ducati shows off SuperSport at Intermot

By CARSIFU | 6 October 2016


COLOGNE: Ducati has unveiled the SuperSport, the company's latest sport road bike, at the Intermot motorcycle fair here. It was the first of a series of new bikes from Ducati for 2017.

The SuperSport is designed for those who want a sport-inspired bike that still provides comfort and easy handling on everyday roads. Ducati described it as a fun bike that's versatile and accessible.

The approachable feel is attributed to easy handling, the confidence-inspiring Ducati Safety Pack (Bosch ABS + Ducati Traction Control), the price-quality ratio of the equipment and the long maintenance intervals.


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Powering the SuperSport is a twin-cylinder 937 cm³ Testastretta 11° engine, delivering 113hp and a linear torque curve. With three riding modes (Sport, Touring and Urban), the SuperSport's behaviour can be adapted to different moods and riding conditions. It is also ideal for medium-distance runs as it comes with a 16-litre fuel tank coupled with relaxed rider and passenger positions and good airflow deflection from the height-adjustable screen.

The SuperSport range includes a SuperSport S version featuring 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.

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The SuperSport is displayed together with other 2017 bikes such as the Monster 821 EURO 4, now available in the new “Dust Grey”, and the Diavel EURO 4. Other all-new developments include the “Volcano Grey” colour for the Multistrada 1200 S, on which technical upgrades have been introduced, and the 1299 Panigale, which now features a new EVO electronics package featuring Ducati Traction Control (DTC) and Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC).

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