2017 Ducati SuperSport S onboard | First Ride | Motorcyclenews.com
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- Go onboard with MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves for the world launch of the 2017 Ducati SuperSport and SuperSport S at the Monteblanco circuit, Spain.
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I don't get it, why there is so much hate about that bike! I think it is a step in the right direction, no one needs 200 hp on country roads!
Lofty Bikelife well said.... add also that most of the riders are not able to use all that horsepower... this bike is more affordable, more comfy, still beautiful and still fast and (may be) the average rider will be able to use it to it's 80%
Riding TusCanY "affordable" lol its ducati
gelul12 I said "more affordable" infact costs 14000€ instead of 18/20000€ your sarcasm is out of place
That's true, it's just that we all *want* 200+ HP on country roads.
Not me, my 72 hp 650 is already too fast for the road with my heavy throttle wrist!
best review ever. no talking
read the title dude
So excited to hear more about this bike!
Looks like a proper capable real world bike. Usable power with a decent torque curve added with the up and down quickshifter makes for a comfortable commute and a track day tool in the right hands with some extra setup. Of course, it's not going to set the 2 wheeled world alright with 200+ hp or MotoGP\WSBK derived technology but, that's not it's job! Designed to be all-rounder not a track orientated road missile.
I think this bike will do well being that so many sportbikes are becoming more and more track oriented this gives someone a good happy medium of a sportbike that's built for the street.
Fully agree
I'd love to see this compared to the VFR800 Interceptor, when you get your hands on it. I hope these types of bikes become a popular trend.
I’ve been riding bikes for 50 years and have had some big fast machines. Currently own a Honda Blackbird and recently purchased one of these. I wanted to tone down the looney factor a bit and though the Honda is a good handling bike wanted something a bit more flickable and precise. I tried a Yamaha MT09SP and loved it, so light and responsive. I then tried the Ducati and was instantly sold on it. Light, comfortable, plenty of power on the street, looks great and handles like a dream. The Öhlins, Brembos, Traction Control and ABS make it a really safe lump . The Honda has none of these safety nets and I probably don’t need them but hey they’re good to have. I’m getting used to the quick shifter too though I’m smoother without it. This is a great bike. You won’t be left behind if you know how to ride. 200hp on the street is unusable.
The brake fluid reservoir looks like it's about to snap off.
I've noted that on several new bikes recently. I wonder why the fixtures appear flimsy.
That actually made me laugh :-) Thanks for the Friday funnies.
Mine does the same thing... bit annoying when I notice it (which isn't often) but it doesn't seem to cause any issues. Looking at the mount it seems to be that way on purpose, only thing I can think of is that they wanted to save weight on the the mounting hardware (it's a flexible plastic bit) - but damn that's just fractions of an ounce.
Give it time and the bracket flexing like that will fatigue and break. Not good enough Ducati.
Yea it'll take a while though... the plastic will need to age harden first and I've got bikes that are 30 years old and their wobbly plastic bits are still in one piece (I'm thinking specifically of the turn signals on my son's Maxim-X)... for my bike that's not likely to happen during it's useful life. I'm more annoyed at how it looks than any fear the mount will fail.
Oh man, that sound! Loved my old 900SS someday I hope to own this one!
It sounds great, it's in a similar category to my CBR650F, but I can't help but look at the dash and wonder why it doesn't have one like the Triumph 765 Street Triple. I'll look at most new bikes and wonder that from now on
Completely agree. No more excuses on not having a descent full colour TFT dash. The 765 Triumph is much cheaper yet looks classier.
Absolutely GETTIN IT on the track
A great bike, I've just taken delivery of a S/S today and boy it is fantastic
Looks good. Love the idea of the bike. It probably sounds good as well, these bike mics never pick up how a bike really sounds. Hope it is as comfortable as they aimed for.
The cheap looking dash and the fluid reservoir shaking so much are dislikes. For £14k or so I'd expect better.
The bike is more than fast enough for me as a daily bike, especially if it doesn't wreck my back/wrists and looks good.Which it does in my opinion.
Yes, they are on to something here, but I'd also have to look very closely at something like the Z1000SX for circa £3,500 cheaper.
It looks a bit heavy to flick into the lean or from side to side... or? I've seen you on other bikes and this one seems not to have as much weight on the front? or is it the wheel base?
I thought it would be a lot more agile again judging video.
Andrés Padilla it was wet...
neevesybikes oh thanks I was not able to tell as it seemed you had some sun around. now I got it. :)
Ducati designs a bike for the road, makes you ride it on a wet track. Did you get it on the road? Around town? How is it there? Is it comfortable?
Superb bike, best I've ridden I love mine.
Looking like the rider in this video was one of the quicker journalists out there that day, and keeping a nice smooth pace on those "street tires" as well. Man, technology has come a long way with bikes! I know that it is a toss up between this Supersport S and my Thruxton R as far as enjoyment in riding is concerned, but the Ducat has some nice panniers to make those longer weekends much more user friendly. Ducati nailed it with this bike in regards to their target audience ... a "real world sport bike for the masses", and one that can be ridden well without having to look like a poser on a Superbike with lights. Cant wait to get on the track with mine!!
Nice bike but whats with the minimalist windscreen and lack of support for the brake fluid reservoir? Was the bike modified?
No cruise control on a sport touring bike?
you can't get tired coz half the time it'll be at your dealer to fix things. Trust me never buy the 1st gen of a Ducati model ! Never !
Love the sound and wind screen, but I hate the headlights and dash. I see no reason why they couldn't add better looking LED headlights for the price. I was looking to get a Monster 821 this year, but I'll hold off a bit and see how this fares.
first time i fall in love with DUCATI after 916 ;-)
Great video. What were you using to capture sound? It's fantastic!
Nice vid. What's with that guy ahead braking unexpectedly at 5:05?!
Glad to see the SS make a come back. I ride an 02 900ie and 00 996. The SS is perfect on the street and long rides. I will eventually pick up a used 1299 when the price is right but I always held out hope for another SS. Overall I like the new bike. Unfortunately it's not enough to pick one up. Power is right where it should be. The SSSA is awesome. Not digging the dual exhaust. I think an under engine design that fills in missing fairings look would have cleaned up the bottom which is a bit of a mechanical eyesore. The fairings just sorta end. That dash. Oh that dash. I was beginning to clear space in the garage then I saw the hideous blue dash. I thought we had moved past the cluttered digital calculator look when the 1199 color screen showed up. I have hated that dash since the 1098. Also the reason I never got 898. I'll be waiting to see how it evolves but as it stands right now the new SS is not enough to sway an old SS owner to pick one up.
Front end looks a bit lively. sounds good though. Not sure about the looks of the dash and windscreen, have to see one in person I guess.
great riding Neevesy! perfect weather to test the traction control!
wonder how it would lap vs a suzuki gsxs 1000?
very nice video! I hope future test rides will feature this kind of on board video
that wind screen looks odd
It's entry level on the track at best. Very modest speed level. Actually, I wouldn't consider this a track bike at all. But ok for public roads. And thar's what this bike is made for, obviously.
Downshifts sounded a bit odd, like the rider was timid on the clutch. Rear too loose under braking?
I'd guess this bike has a slipper clutch?
It does, though I've had two bikes with slippers and they didn't do that when I was riding them.
Traction control sure getting a workout on that wet track!
So tell me, did you win the race against all the other journos, or was it just the bloggers/vloggers?
wow love the sound!!!
That windscreen looks so tiny from this angle O.o
why not??
Supersport or r6?
2 completely different bikes. One is a hard edge race bike, the other is a sport touring bike.
Supersport! A perfect road runner including Ducati emotions
is his speedometer in kph or mph??
What is the niche that the SuperSport is trying to fill? Aside from cosmetics, what is the difference between the SS line and the Panigale line?
richardfrieman It's supposed to be the everyday sportsbike.
More like a sporty everyday bike (like stated by Torrent) with focus on a good torque curve and not so much an all out HP-beast. Guessing (and hoping) it'll be really good on small twisty roads.
Cosmetics is basically the only thing the Panigale and the SS actually do have in common. Contrary to the name (Supersport) the SS is actually in the Sport-tourer segment, more upright and relaxed seating position and linear engine mapping. Engine on the SS is the Testastretta with 113HP, same as on their hypermotard. Not at all as powerful as the Panigale. I am very eager to try this bike out!
Thanks guys. Makes sense.
Sports tourer. same as the CBR650F and VFR800, but more modern.
superb riding.. i am more impressed of the rider than the bike
first impression neevesy? :)
Supersport S? In that video it looks more like an adventure bike.
I love the concept, more bikes need fairings with clip ons...but this looks so cheap...the buttons look like would fall off after a few track days and the fittings look like they'll rust after 1 winter. like the idea tho
GOOD GRIEF not much more to be gotten out of that bike
That is by far the ugliest cockpit i have ever seen
This bike seems confused as to what it is
Sports tourer. A much more realistic purchase than a Panigale for everyday riding.
It may be more likely that the public is confused as to what Ducati seeks to accomplish with the Supersport. The bike's premise seems solid to me.
EDGEDAZZA I'm not confused. Having been riding 35 years and had quite a few in line fours including fire blades and R1's I'm getting on a bit and have had Bmw r1100s and currently run an r1200s and Kwack zrx1200. This is perfect In the real world. A 115bhp torquey v twin is enough on our busy roads and having sat on one of these it appears that it will be all day comfortable and it looks good. It's like a honda VFR but with Ducati allure. The VFR is one of the best selling bikes of all time so not confusing at all. I'd have one, no question.
Reminds me of my '02 Sprint ST -- same power (albeit 1000RPM later), but looks much nicer, 50lbs lighter, almost identical ergos, much better electronics and riding features, $2000 less (in 2017 dollars).
I really don't know why Ducati have made this bike. its not a sports bike or a tour bike ? Ducati have the pani and the multi for that, so where does the supersport fit in ? Its not cheap its more sport that tour
it's a sport touring bike.. It's just people who want a more usable street sport bike.. Supersports are a dying breed...
Hence why all the companies are trying hard to compete in Naked, Sport Touring, Touring, and Adventure bikes...They're all moving away from SuperSports except for the main big superbike..
IF you had a choice to buy a panigale or a Sport touring bike maybe 50lbs heavier, have a set of panniers, just as good looking, just as fast with incredible handling, but more comfortable would you not take the second choice?
Is this a cheap version of the panigales?
No, it's a more comfortable sport touring bike with 113hp from the Hypermotard 939 engine.
Good video but is really boring see almost seven minutes driving only. I think the most important of the motorcycle test is the opinion and sensations, not only drive... please your are not a comum youtuber... In other hands I like the Ducati but the digital screen and bottoms doesn't look soo good... I hoped a better screen, maybe with color... I will waiting for a real test....
The display and all the controls just look quite cheap, especially considering that Ducati is supposed to be premium.
Kinda the point of this bike isn't it? The old ss bikes weren't premium and the monster 696 was budget compared to the superbikes. Still sold a buttload though and were really good for motorcycling in general.
Not when it looks cheaper than the much less expensive Scrambler. Blatant cost-cutting is never appreciated.
Robert Kwolek it still is expensive as hell...budget bike for ducati means a bike for a little less rich people lol
Niet zo zeuren jongens, gewoon nog even sparen.
It's an affordable Duc stripped down. Best bang for the buck for the Desmo engine and all its glory.
This bike is getting lots of mixed reactions. To me it looks a bit cheap [even though it isn't]. The headlight design looks awkward and the dash is too cheap looking. Should have had a full colour TFT like the superb new Triumph 765 Street Triple R and RS [which is much cheaper]. No excuse Ducati.
was kinda hoping for a better looking bike with a name like "Supersport S"...the panigale front end jock is lame af
Its a lot of wonga
love the bike , crap film
Sounds like a 125er! Horrible!
Looks bad to me, reminds me of those non-supersport versions of bikes Japanese makers do spin off of their 600/1000CC bikes. It's not as bad as those, but going from the 1199 and onward releases, it looks awful. I'd rather get a Daytona 675R 2012 tbh..
That windscreen looks so tiny from this angle O.o