The road-going Ducati sports bike gets a name change and becomes SuperSport 950, updating its aesthetics, electronics package, and extensive equipment, and
complying with the Euro 5 anti-pollution standard.

The Supersport 950 ensures sports riding is a part of daily life, without compromising in terms of comfort and riding ease. It is the Ducati that best combines sportiness and everyday road usage and is also ideal for youngsters approaching the sport bike world for the first time.
Its performance, technology, equipment, and safety level are all first-rate within its category.

Sports ergonomics

In order to balance comfort and versatility but also sports performance, great attention has been paid to the ergonomics triangle, aerodynamic protection and the rider’s freedom of movement. The seat, formed of one single piece, puts the rider 810 mm from the ground (or 790 mm with the low seat available as an accessory), so that feet can comfortably touch the ground. The height of the semi-handlebars allows for a sports riding position without putting too much stress on wrists, while the pegs are positioned so as not to tire the knees but ensure maximum control.

The Plexiglas, height adjustable to two positions with a 50 mm range, ensures proper air protection at high speeds. This protection can be increased by mounting the larger smoked Plexiglas, available as an accessory. The rider footpegs, separate from those of the passenger, as well as a compact lateral silencer, ensure maximum freedom of movement in the saddle.

This riding position is ideal for both everyday use and mid-range journeys, while also guaranteeing exciting sports and track use. The seat, revised in terms of its padding, maximises comfort during road use. This heightened comfort also has to do with new and more effective engine guards, which isolate the exhaust manifolds and the fresh air vents on the fairings. The portion of the seat reserved for the passenger is well spaced from the footrests and adequately padded.

To increase comfort, the Ducati Performance accessories range includes a seat with additional padding (+25 mm) for rider and passenger, suitable for longer journeys, and external passenger handles, which offer a more ergonomic grip than the standard version, integrated into the under-seat.

Testastretta 11° engine

The 937 cc Ducati Testastretta 11° engine with Desmodromic timing retains its unique characteristics, or rather full power delivery and a prompt throttle response, while respecting the Euro 5 homologation standard. The Testastretta 11° delivers 110 hp at 9000 rpm, and 9.5 kgm of torque at 6500 rpm.

The most suitable response in every situation

Thanks to the electronic Ride-by-Wire system - an electronic accelerator - the new SuperSport 950 offers three Riding Modes, namely Sport, Touring and Urban.
Each of these modifies the power and delivery as well as adjusting the ABS, Ducati Traction Control, and Ducati Wheelie Control intervention levels and activating the Ducati Quick Shift up / down function.

Gearbox with DQS

The gearbox is six-speed with a specific gear sensor, which allows the SuperSport 950 range to be fitted as standard with the advanced Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up / down EVO.

Hydraulic clutch control

The oil bath clutch incorporates slipper and assist functions and is operated by the new hydraulic control with selfbleeding radial master cylinder and adjustable lever. The slipper function intervenes when the torque at the wheel has an opposite action, thus reducing pressure on the discs to maintain vehicle stability during the aggressive downshifting typical of sports riding.

Torque curve

The twin-cylinder Ducati Testastretta 11° engine develops a full-bodied torque curve across its entire range of use, for a prompt response to any touch of the  throttle, a fundamental feature for a bike that is predominantly used on the road.  80% of maximum torque is already available at 3500 rpm, and as the revs increase, the torque builds in a decisive, linear fashion, reaching a peak of 9.5 kgm at 6500 rpm. Above this threshold, the torque curve gradually decreases, remaining at a value of more than 90% up to 9000 rpm, the speed at which the maximum power of 110 hp is delivered.

During road use, this translates into a significant power reserve at all speeds, with rapid acceleration out of the corners and less use of the gearbox.
The maximum power of 110 hp can be fully exploited on the road without any great effort on the part of the rider, who will experience the pleasant sensation of
being in full control of the bike.

The engine management and injection systems have been developed to enhance the characteristics of the twin-cylinder engine, considering typical SuperSport usage. The electronic throttle control is precise in transmitting the rider’s requests to the engine, and the response is gentle and always predictable, to suit the versatile nature of the SuperSport 950.

The SuperSport 950 S is equipped with refined, multi-adjustable Öhlins suspension. At the front is a 48 mm fork with TiN treatment for ultimate smoothness, and at the rear an Öhlins single shock, fully adjustable and with integrated gas tank.

The chassis equipment of both versions can be completed with an adjustable Öhlins steering damper, available as a Ducati Performance accessory.

Brembo brakes

The Brembo braking system on the SuperSport 950 is typical of sports models in terms of its technical content and visual impact. At the front, Brembo M4-32 radial monobloc callipers act on two 320 mm diameter discs, driven by a Brembo self-bleeding radial master cylinder with separate tank and adjustable lever. At the rear, the SuperSport 950 is equipped with a 245 mm diameter disc, acted on by a two piston calliper.

The braking system is managed by the Bosch Cornering ABS system which can be customised in terms of its intervention level.  The Brembo system offers powerful braking and outstanding linearity between applied force and braking response, which translates into promptness, modularity, and predictability, with excellent feeling at the lever so that the rider is never in difficulty.

Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO

Adding to the standard equipment of the SuperSport 950 is Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, which emphasises its sports nature. This control, adjustable to four levels, manages the wheelie and allows the rider to achieve maximum performance in acceleration, simply and safely. Thanks to information supplied by the Bosch 6-axis inertial platform, the DWC EVO accurately identifies the presence and extent of the wheelie and intervenes to control it with a greater level of precision, promptly satisfying the rider’s requests.

Ducati Riding Mode

The Ducati Riding Mode strategy allows the rider to choose between different pre-set modes regarding the engine parameters and electronic controls in order to adapt the character of the bike to their riding style and the environmental conditions.

The SuperSport 950 comes complete with three Riding Modes, known as Sport, Touring and Urban. Each of these acts on the electronic Ride-byWire system, modifying the power and delivery, and on the Bosch ABS, DTC and DWC intervention levels. The Riding Mode can be easily changed while riding by pressing the appropriate button, while customisation of the parameters originally associated by Ducati with each Riding Mode can only take place when the motorcycle is stationary, for safety reasons. You can easily restore the initial settings by using the “default” option.

Sport

The Sport Riding Mode allows the SuperSport 950 to express its full potential on the road or track in dry conditions. The engine delivers 110 hp with a direct Ride-by-Wire response when the throttle is opened, low DTC intervention (level 3) and level 2 DWC and Bosch ABS, with medium rear lift control.

Touring

The Touring Riding Mode guarantees the best balance between performance and comfort on high-grip asphalt. The engine supplies full power (110 hp), with a progressive response from the Ride-byWire when the throttle is opened. The DTC system offers medium intervention (level 4) and Bosch ABS is at level 3 to ensure maximum control and stability in braking. DWC is at level 3.

Urban

The Urban Riding Mode is designed for use in the rain or in conditions of poor grip. Power is limited to 75 hp with a progressive Ride-by-Wire response when the throttle is opened. DTC intervenes more consistently (level 6), DWC is at level 4, while Bosch ABS maintains its level 3 setting.