Ducati SuperSport S (2017) - Road & Track Review | BikeSocial

[@temple8005]

had this bike now for 5 weeks, love this bike ,had the vfr800 2016 model and the ducati exceeds in every catagory,just got back from touring the Harz mountains with a passenger, perfect.

[@variablex85]

Are you still happy with it? I'm looking at trading my '14 VFR800 for the SuperSport.

[@MrBoggins1234]

👌

[@Ramon51650]

I realize that this comment is seven years in the future, but as someone who rides a Hypermotard 950 SP and is looking for a sustained speed bike with a bit of wind deflection; you have convinced me that this will be a good choice. Thanks for doing a review that wasn't one end or the other. I really enjoy twisties in the mountains, and this bike will fit the bill. Thanks!

[@photographerjonathan]

I recently got a 2017 939 Supersport with only 2159 km on it and it looks like new. I bought it without ever test riding one. I just took a chance and the second I road it I new I made the right choice. I am totally in love with the bike. I test road a bran new 2023 Yamaha XSR900 just a couple weeks before buying it. and when I first road the Ducati I instantly liked the feel of it more. it clicks almost every box for me. good ergonomics but I still might ad some bar risers on it. nice seat and seat hight. great engine with really usable power. really nice stock sound. the tires are really good. the bike feels so stable and confident inspiring around big sweeping turns. it holds it's line like a rock. has great breaks and mine is only the standard model and I think the suspension is really good. but I haven't ridden the S to compare it to. and there seems to be no videos that compare the suspensions. I don't really care about a quick shifter because I love using a clutch, it is part of the joy of riding a motorcycle, the bike also looks beautiful. I love the looks of the pipes and the single sided swing arm. really from front to back it is such a nice bike. but a few things I don't like is the bike doesn't like being below 3000 rpm. and when you let the clutch out in first gear it is a little odd how it feels because you have to pass through those low rpms to let the clutch out in first gear. so it takes a little getting used to, and in bumper to bumper stop and go traffic that is barely moving it is not fun to stop and start and stop and start on this bike. also really hot running in those conditions. which I found out the other day. but as soon as you get on any kind of open road it just feels so nice. I also hate that the key has an extra position all the way to the left which leaves a couple of lights on. so if you are not careful locking your handlebars. and you put the key all the way to the left you will come out to a dead battery. like I did after having the bike for only a week. and the battery would not take a charge which meant taking off the left fairing to change the battery. but I took advantage of the situation to install a gps. and the mirrors vibrate. but I can deal with the negatives. I really love the bike.

[@punisher6001]

I just got one and dreaming go to the track with it. It’s a perfect bike who wants the sport feel everyday, and don’t want go to the chiropractor after rides on weekends. Very capable, fun to ride. Great review matte!

[@rahulbharali7]

I'm in love with this bike 😍

[@revoconner]

Got the bike a few days ago! Love it. The headlight though not LED are as bright as that of a car. The TCS and ABS are a life saver. There is a loooooot of power just from the start unlike in line fours. The sound when you let go of the throttle is amazing, sounds like a jaguar. But what I love about it is how comfortable to ride the bike is. Coming from an R15, its a life saver or should I say wrist and back saver. The seat is just the perfect amount of cushioned, not too soft so you don't sink in but not too hard either. You can ride it for hours on end and you'll feel no pain. Just two problems, I'd have loved a usable mudguard, the splash on the pillion is just bad, if you ride through mud and I do ride a lot off road. And the heat, you have to open your legs apart like that on a harley. But it's very practical for a liter bike, even the pillion seat is comfy. Love it, would be an understatement to say the truth.

[@axs7689]

I'd like to get this bike just for its looks alone but then again same could be said for literally every bike Ducati makes

[@tomorrowtoday4839]

This is very likely my next bike. I have a Ducati Monster 821. Just got new Rosso III tires for it. Will likely swap to the Supersport S either next year or early the following year. This has everything I want that the Monster doesn't. But my Monster is a ton of fun!

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

I tried them both when I didn't have a Ducati. But my choice fell on the Monster 821 due to the easiness to drive it. But I must admit the super sport looks really nice. Almost as beautiful as the Panigale 959.

[@gregshepherd489]

anks heaps for such a real downtoearth review, one question, servicing and parts costs....many thanks

[@JustForFun-zh7cy]

Love the review. Like many many other channels though, I wish the rider would state their height when doing these reviews - it would help people relate more (or less) to what is being said if there is a height reference.

[@DJ10ROCS]

Great review & the pillion part was as entertaining as informative! Nicely done!

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Good balanced review, I now own a red S and it's a superb bike and very sexy looking.

[@888mf4]

Nice review. At what point do you buy this over a 959 Panigale as there isn't a big difference in price.

[@r1mac681]

Hi mate, that was a great review and it was refreshing to hear you say that I'm a sports bike fan. I love sports bikes I'm 50 sports bikes are mint, every man and his dog have adventure bikes nowadays, nothing wrong with them but makes me smile when you hear I sold my blade, r1 thought I might lose my licence,then go out and buy an adventure bike which are quick to, but hey ho. Keep up the good work. 👍👍

[@damnlogin]

Good review. You have a new subscriber ^^

[@truedawglbg2074]

Just subscribed to your channel great review 👍

[@yugeshbhatia258]

I am purchasing my first suoerbike and confused between Supersport and Diavel. Please advise which should I go with. Thanks

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

the windscreen and the mirrors was a bit quality lackluster

[@fredoc9125]

Nicely done!

[@RTK171]

I'm looking at buying one but the non adjustable handle bars and the engine mount bolt that sticks into the corner of my knees is my only complaint Which may stop me buying one

[@mikelalvi1211]

How is the wind protection for a long trip on a 90 mph expressway? I have a 2017 ninja 1000 with v stream windscreen. I’ve been wanting to trade my bike but afraid of not getting the wind prorection i get from my ninja 1000.

[@lateapex9420]

If it just had a bit more power, I'd be tempted to swap my 1199s in for one but 113bhp is just too low.

[@DonnyTrent5533]

I get all of this, but I'll probably still get a VFR. Generally, I've seen that if someone is looking to buy in this class and considers a VFR, they're going to get a VFR. Yes it's down on power, heavier and doesn't have the electronics but it's still the bike i'd buy.

[@cueballB]

I'd wait if i were you. The VFR is overdue for an update. We'll probably be seeing a new VFR in the next two years.

[@Texarmageddon]

VFR isn't that big of a seller for them to update it that quickly. 6th gen went 10 years before finally seeing an update.. IF you're going to wait you'll be waiting for a long time.

[@dry509]

Does this have same engine scrambler or monster?

[@GUIDO975]

Moto spettacolare, fantastica

[@dhirajkaile]

Why don't you compare it with the 2017/18 Ninja 1000? I don't see a 2017 Ninja 1000 road test on your channel. Why?

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Dhiraj Kaile The ZX-10RR is a different bike and not comparable to the SuperSport S. If you'd like to see it against its new rivals from Honda and Suzuki then click here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZCnoYqFeLJ7eZY

[@dhirajkaile]

Bennetts Bike Ninja 1000 is called Z1000SX in Europe and not ZX-10RR and is a direct competitor of the Supersport for Ducati. That is what I was talking about.

[@leguanche]

I'm between a sensible F900R and the beautiful 950S. Need a daily driver for commuting, a couple of weekend rides per month on twisty mountain roads, and the occasional/rare trip with my partner... Heart says one thing, brain and wallet says something else!!

[@guybramwells]

Vozz helmet. How are you finding it?

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Hi, here are John's first impressions with a full review coming soon: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/helmets/tested-vozz-rs-motorcycle-helmet-first-impressions

[@youtubed9695]

I think you'll find the kawasaki is a more complete package with less compromise... more power more torque smoother engine more mpg more comfort for touring, panniers ready and over 2 grand cheaper.. No brainer really although I am pleased Ducati have made this bike..

[@jamesavery6671]

People buy ducati's for the vtwin and low down grunt

[@Kodreanu23]

Hold on a second. Isn't the red one actually the Supersport and the white one Supersport S? Beside that, very nice review.

[@tomorrowtoday4839]

No. Supersport S comes in red or white. White costs more. Supersport in red only. The initial release of bikes in the U.S., for the S, were all white ones. But the red S is out now. My local dealer has two...

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

The difference is the Öhlins damper on the S model. The "gold" paint tells you if it's Öhlins or not.

[@andrewdok]

As Steve said, the S can be red or white. I have an S in red. Best bike I've ever owned.. if only I could find a fix for the shaky mirrors.

[@Kodreanu23]

Hey guys, I got all your responses, thank you for clearing this out for me, I've somehow got to a wrong impression. Thanks again and cheers!

[@will_hyde]

feature passed down from the panigale range

[@ronaldk.wileyjr.5476]

Nice, but only need about 20more hp to be perfect.

[@someonesomewhere8406]

Dude who want's to see anything about a pillion on that bike We want to see the performance and hear the engine

[@akupehsluarketatAR]

Nah... skip this. we'll wait till the new V4 engine is out.

[@andrewdok]

V4 will only be for the sport bikes, Panigale and Superleggera. Rest of the line like this, motard, monster etc. will remain twins.

[@akupehsluarketatAR]

im sure somewhere in the near future, they're gonna hv the V4 on all models but that gonna have to wait thou.

[@pramathewyayawar6934]

@@andrewdok SuperSport is also a versatile/softcore/everyday sport bike.

[@Max-vq9xd]

I didn't think Ducati could make an ugly sport bike I was clearly wrong. They didn't make much effort with the design of the bike. It's the back end of a monster which isn't a sport bike, the lights look fucking stupid