DUCATI SUPERSPORT (2017 - 2021) Review

On rails with plenty of stopping power.

Lovely pop and burble on the overrun. Quickshifter can miss occasionally but I put that down as rider error or just a characteristic.

Early days but so far so good.

If you can afford one, chances are you'll afford the running costs.

Could do with heated grips, it is a sports tourer after all.

The ohlins suspension and brembo brakes are top quality. Can’t fault them.

It’s loud, pops and grumbles. What more do you want.

Roughy service cost is around £300 depending if you need any extras.

Would be great if it had cruise control. The quick shifter although took some getting used too is now one of my favourite things.

It sits on Onlins and rides with precision giving great confidence. On dry roads it is a dream and encourages fast progress. The brakes are good and the right side of sharp without causing loss of traction.

Beautiful, throaty soundtrack with that delicious V-Twin rumble. The engine is a dream to use and with 113 BHP provides usable power that will keep you on the tarmac and with a licence. It is so tractable through the bends it is a dream to ride and while not as powerful as some machines I have owned, it is more fun because you far more of the range. You just roll on and off of the throttle. It has all the power you really need!

Thus far my Supersport has performed impeccably. My only complaint would be over some of the joins on the exhaust which appear to have been formed with less than the desired care to detail.

It is fairly fuel efficient and servicing is the usual Ducati price

It has all the basics as the S model with Ohlins but the heated grips are not BMW standard and are difficult to put on via the menus and the panniers are basic and don't provide the quality of other brands.

Engine is fantastic but would have liked a little more hp. Wish Ducati would do the same bike with the monster 1200 engine

In Newzealand dollars.Servicing comparable to others

Love the comfort on longer rides. Seperate wheelie control is great. when turned off it lifts front wheel easily

Ride is stiffer than you'd guess from the factory for a road-biased sport bike. Ohlins don't really shine until you realize you've been traveling over rippled pavement for miles without noticing. Overall very plush and focused. Brakes are great.

+ Torque everywhere above 3K. The noise is addicting.- You knew about low-rpm shudder when you opted for a Ducati twin (feather the clutch and adore the charm). Every time you shut down after a ride you are greeted by hot ticking and the smell of fuel. An electric vehicle will never so clearly warn you that it *might* detonate in your garage if it feels like it.

Always looks and feels like the best you can get. No letdowns so far.

First service to remove the nag redline, etc. is no great value. But not a complicated bike: change your own oil, etc. Expect to get pinched for anything major, but a pittance compared to any exotic car.

Has top-spec suspension, IMU, brakes, and road tires. Yeah, cruise control would always be nice on this kind of bike.

Lovely torque low down the rev range and allowsfull use of all the 6 gears

Fuel tank guage tempremental

Love the Akropovic exhaust as matches the twin cylinder

Mirrors poor. Been replaced under warranty. You learn to live with it. Fantastic all rounder. Plenty of mid range grunt. Good for a couple of hours before I need a break

First twin I have owned. Love it. Only down side gets a bit warm on your legs

Couple of oil leaks. Never let me down. Quality is good

Think costs are average for main dealers.

Tyres are great. Super styling. If it makes you look back at it. You know it’s good

Top ride quality but still composed when pushing on. Brakes work well (even the rear).

All the engine you need for the road. The bike snorts, crackles and roars as its flies down the road. Low down grunt that moves into a strong upper range. There is enough go to keep up with almost anything, flowing from corner to corner. You can actually use it properly on the road without risking prison or death. It averages 48mpg on a city commute and over 50mpg on a run. The difference in engine modes from urban to touring and sport is noticeable. Urbana smooth style is great for filtering, touring for gentle fun and sport turns the wick up to 10. Fuelling is good but not perfect, with the bike surging slightly around 30mph. Possibly a throttle spacer will sort this out.

The bike looks amazing and has quality components. Unfortunately the paint is slightly thin, needing regular TLC to keep its deep shine. The fasteners/bolts are made of cheese, use quality tools else you will round anything you try to undo. The mirrors are pretty awful, vibrating so much you can only make out vague shapes in them. If you pull in the clutch they clear, so it’s definitely a vibration issue. I don’t understand given my other Dukes have all had quite good mirrors. The “intergrated” panniers aren’t. They need an ugly sub frame to attach an are 100% not worth the money. Buy a Kregia set up and don’t bother with the panniers.

Compared to other litre bikes it sits in a unique place. For the looks and kit (and brand) its quite good value. But compared to other litre bikes (on paper) its down on performance. Overall I think the price is fair. If you need a single bike that does it all, and aren’t keen on a Multistrada, then its great value.

Pros: TFT is great. Quick shift works very well. The screen is OK and the seat perfect. I have the standard bike with more basic suspension but it’s absolutely fine. Composed and supple, its set up for Welsh twisty A&B roads, but able to soak up city potholes and speed bumps too. Cons: The panniers and mirrors are rubbish. Why hasn’t it got cruise control? It’s supposed to be a sporty tourer. It’s all electric with IMU, so cruise should be standard.Ive added Evotech levers which look nicer and adjust easier than the OEMs.Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tyres offer plenty of grip, work well in the wet and are lasting well. They have a sharper turn in than the Angel GTs I’m used to, but suit the bike well.

Top quality Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes, can’t go wrong

Perfect for road riding, powerful enough but not silly. Great sound. If you like the idea of a Street Triple but fancy something red on the driveway the Supersport is the bike for you.

No issues at all

Not the cheapest, but not outrageous either

Heated grips work well in winter

Superb.The comfort seat is a must.Shaped better no more sliding towards the tank Ohlins front and rear are superb.

For an L twin really loves to rev.Minimal vibration.

Lovely quality and design.The fairing integrates beautifully into the tank.Great aerodynamics.The screen works well.

All good.The chain is poor quality.Rusts when wet.A gold chain is a better bet.

Love riding it, never had a pillion so cant comment. Comfortable to ride, easy flexible engine, fitted Quick shifter which can make riding slightly less taxing. Brakes are really responsive and confidence inspiring

Great noise even on standard exhaust, lovely mid-range, great to keep the throttle open and just flick through the gears riding the mid-range.

Erratic fuel gauge - reads empty when full, unreliable has got worse the longer I have had it, Sensor issue? Will ask for it to be looked at at the next service. Has had 2 recalls.

expensive to service, even when only having basically oil changes

Yes, it has lots of safety equipment and switchable maps etc, BUT, the mirrors are unforgivable, you can barely make out anything behind you, they are not long enough and vibrate far too much at the majority or road speeds. Single worst feature of the bike.

This is subjective. If you are looking for a power horse, then this isn't for you. The power is good, still licence losing, but the delivery is softer so it is easy to have great fun without getting into trouble. The bike is well balanced, tips into corners well and fires out with that Ducati roar. My ride to work is 65 miles, with fast B-roads, tight country lanes, speed restricted M4, and some busy A-roads which it despatches with aplomb, unruffled by anything I throw at it. It is also good on the M25, narrow for quick filtering, comfortable in the variable speed limits where speed control is important. If I opt for the boring route it just does it. I have knocked a star off for the tank size, seemingly following the trend for peanut sized tanks. I can't see any advantage a small tank brings, but constantly gauging how much fuel I have is a pain, and filling every 120 miles irritating.

A good engine rather than a great one, but one that fits my style and needs. Fast enough with reasonable economy (50mpg) there are certainly better engines with more character, but this one is good enough for me.

So far, so good. No furring, no corrosion, and it feels well built and full of quality. I had heated grips fitted to help me through winter and they integrate well with the controls making life easy, and fingers toasty. It is only six months, but no complaints or reasons to knock off stars.

There are a few of these about and plenty of deals. I picked up an ex demonstrator, with 200 miles on the clock, £2k below list, with the first service included and a nice Ducati teeshirt. For what you get, it is outstanding value.

Lots of good stuff. Controls are easy to use once you get used to them. The quick shifter is brilliant and suspension copes well with my bulk. Lots of adjustability that I ignore.

I've run 2-3 hours, arrived at my destination and not wanted to stop. There are never any doubts about braking and I love the ride. It copes with rough or smooth New Zealand roads really well, while holding onto or running quicker than others I ride with.

I love the power delivery of this bike, it feels like it's got rubber pistons and just makes me laugh (in a good way). I love the poppety-pop on deceleration. The fat mid-range is just swell. Although I thought it was rattly at first, that's two cylinder, desmodromic character for you. Quote addictive.

So far I've had no problems. It hasn't broken down and is showing no signs of deterioration.

There's better dash displays now, but functionally everything is there. I absolutely love the quickshifter, although you do have to be definite and firm to ensure no false neutrals e.g. between 4-5, 5-6. I replaced the tyres with EOM and I'm happy with that.

I did a returning/intermediate riders course. The young blokes on their gixxers and R6s could not believe how quickly it could stop. The Brembo brakes are amazing, so much feel. The Ohlins suspension is sublime. It handles so well, but I haven't had to find the old kidney belt I used to wear on my Katana. If there is one area that has improved out of sight over 25 years it is the handling and brakes.

I thought I would struggle to get used to a V twin after inline fours. Huh. Broad power, lovely sound, so much character. I'm a convert.

Generally well finished but a couple of niggles... The mirrors are poor (well documented) and the push fit peg on the gear shift lever has been known to work its way out (also well documented). High beam was not adjusted on mine, it was at its lowest (assembly?) position, so I had to work out how to adjust it myself. Owners manual can be wrong, for example it lists the wrong headlight bulbs (anyone want to buy some cheap H1 and H7s?)

Cheap to run (5.2 L/100km over 4500 kms). Tyres still have tread. Claimed service cost (700AUD over 2 years) seems reasonable.

The S with its quickshifter (as well as its standard electronics) is pretty well equipped, but it could use cruise control. But what's with the indicators? My XJ750 from '84 had self cancelling indicators. Why hasn't the Duke?

This is a special bike. I ran a 2013 Multistrada with the skyhook suspension and the Supersport S beats it.

Still running in but the demonstrator I rode was very good. The chassis could take another dose of power but it is not slow! The 959 may have another 45 bhp but it is no faster in the real world.

Early days and other than traditional tight Ducati gearbox (bit of a sod to find neutral) faultless.

Servicing is not stupid money but you need to factor in all the other costs (tyres, road tax etc) to know what you are letting yourself in for.

The quick shifter/auto blipper is amazing! Give it the beans and tap up as you get close to the Rev limit for full effect. No fluffed gear changes.

Ride is immense, brakes sensational but I do have a few niggles. Firstly, the clutch can be terribly snatchy on those cold February mornings for the first 5 mins or so. So snatchy that you need to be committed and pointing in a straight line to avoid a potential drop. Secondly (and lastly) the mirrors; they're not terrible but they really only let you know there's something behind you not what.

Can't fault the engine. Very strong, sounds great. Haven't run out of revs or power yet but it is cold, wet, dark, miserable, foggy ......

The whole design package is flawless. Beautifully executed, as your expect from the chaps in Bologna.

Value? Well, I bought an ex demo from my local dealer with a couple of nice accessories for 7k GBP and a trade in. In today's market I don't think that's so bad.

This bike is the standard model with a few accessories which include the DQS, seat cowl and heated grips. DQS is a nice option but not essential, seat cowl is purely for aesthetics and the heated grips are a Godsend.

chill out or go made - apt at both

on track you wish you had more, but hey that's the same when riding the panagale- who doesn't want more power ))

thin paint aside - all round perfection

long service intervals

tops when stuck in sport. don't need other riding modes - which are useless