The user-friendly Ducati SuperSport 950 S makes parallel power to the legendary Ducati 916/996. The bike is addictive with high rpm and gives a sporty feel. The peak power is 110 bhp at 9,000 rpm, with a peak torque of 69 pound-feet at 6,500 rpm.
You don’t need to be bouncing off the rev limiter and jumping up and down the quick-shifter. Instead, the torque allows you to play with just the fourth and fifth gears.Â
Here’s everything about Ducati Supersport 950 S
The fueling is excellent at low speed. Ducati has perfected L-twin fuel injection and the only setback is now the standard quick-shifter. Above 30 mph and higher in the revs it works perfectly, but at low rpm it can not balance flawlessly with the revs.
The seats of the Ducati SuperSport 950 S are comfortable with relatively high bars and low pegs that are not too far back. The screen is adjustable by 1.97 inches, the new TFT clocks are neat and clear, and the visual appeal once onboard is high. The way the bodywork swoops under the clocks, the neat actuation of the buttons, and the relatively easy-to-navigate clock. It all adds up to a sophisticated cockpit.
With the screen fully upright, wind protection is not that bad, and the seat and ergonomics were flawless. Comparing the comfort of the Ducati SuperSport 950 S to a dedicated track bike is like comparing a sofa to a wooden park bench.
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The fuel light comes on at around the 130-mile mark, with around 40 miles remaining, depending on conditions. The tank range is easily large enough for two hours in the saddle, and possibly relatively new riders the 950 is aimed at won’t want to go much further anyway.
The Öhlins suspension is sublime with a superb, natural feel from both ends. It comes with everything from fast-flowing stuff to bumpy roads taken at speed.
The suspension is on the sporty side of sport-touring and holds the chassis once on its side, yet is soft enough to take the strain on the exit, allowing you to dial in the L-twin power early on and feel for the grip. Alternatively, simply rely on the very smart electronics, which are now lean-sensitive due to the new Bosch six-axis IMU.
The Brembo radial brakes remain as the old model’s, which isn’t a bad thing as they are top quality and more than strong enough for the road and track. The big change for 2021 is the introduction of a six-axis IMU, which means the ABS braking can now be lean-sensitive.
The rider aids are excellent, and a big step over the previous model as well as perfect for both new and inexperienced riders. The Cornering ABS and TC of the Ducati Supersport 950 S are like riding with an expert on your shoulder, keeping you safe and preventing you from doing something untoward.
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