Ducati 959 Panigale 2018 vs. Ducati SuperSport 2017

Ducati 959 Panigale 2018

Ducati SuperSport 2017

Overview - Ducati 959 Panigale 2018 vs Ducati SuperSport 2017

Ducati 959 Panigale 2018

Ducati SuperSport 2017

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Technical Specifications Ducati 959 Panigale 2018 compared to Ducati SuperSport 2017

Ducati 959 Panigale 2018

Ducati SuperSport 2017

Ducati 959 Panigale 2018

Ducati SuperSport 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	94 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60.8 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	150 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	102 Nm	Torque	96.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.6
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Degrees	Degrees	90	Degrees	90
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	955 ccm	Displacement	937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Marzocchi
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	Sachs
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	144 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Monocoque	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	66 degree	Rake	66 degree
Trail	Trail	96 mm	Trail	91 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	245 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,431 mm	Wheelbase	1,478 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	176 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	184 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	200 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati 959 Panigale 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Ducati SuperSport 2017

With the Supersport, Ducati has succeeded in creating a very attractive package that will appeal to every sporty, ambitious rider. It offers the looks of a racing machine, but has pleasant ergonomics, which means that distances of over 200km are no problem. The Testastretta engine has plenty of temperament and even more torque. Coupled with the sporty chassis, winding roads are a joy and it also does very well on the racetrack. For frequent use on circuits, however, the upgrade to the Supersport S with Öhlins suspension is recommended.

Testastretta engine

lots of torque

comfortable ergonomics

nimble handling

lots of electronics as standard

Ducati look

wide range of uses.

noticeable vibrations in the handlebar

price

quickshifter with blipper missing