Ducati SuperSport S 2017 vs. Honda CB 1000 R 2012

Ducati SuperSport S 2017

Honda CB 1000 R 2012

Overview - Ducati SuperSport S 2017 vs Honda CB 1000 R 2012

Ducati SuperSport S 2017

Honda CB 1000 R 2012

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Technical Specifications Ducati SuperSport S 2017 compared to Honda CB 1000 R 2012

Ducati SuperSport S 2017

Honda CB 1000 R 2012

Ducati SuperSport S 2017

Honda CB 1000 R 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	94 mm	Bore	75 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	56.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	96.7 Nm	Torque	99 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	11.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	937 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Backbone

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

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

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	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,478 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	222 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati SuperSport S 2017

The Ducati Supersport S is the choice if you want to go to the race track more often. The fully adjustable Öhlins suspension is not only a visual hit, but also does its job superbly. The built-in quickshifter with blipper function is also a must-have. Even inexperienced race track riders will quickly feel at home on the Supersport S and have a lot of fun with it.

Testastretta engine

lots of torque

quickshifter with blipper

Öhlins suspension

lots of electronics

comfortable ergonomics

nimble handling

Ducati look

wide range of uses.

noticeable vibrations in the handlebar

price