Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2018
Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2018
Overview - Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2018
Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2018
Technical Specifications Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2018
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Ducati SuperSport 950 S 2021
Despite its sportiness, Ducati's redesigned and equipped Supersport 950 /S offers a good degree of suitability for everyday use and sufficient power for the country road or occasional trackdays. If you want to remedy the last remaining shortcoming, the throttle response in the lower rev range, which is characterised by load changes, you could consider changing the secondary gear ratio from 15/43 to 14/43. The one-tooth smaller drive pinion costs only a few euros, improves throttle response at low revs and also keeps handlebar and mirror vibrations within acceptable limits.
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2018
The epithet "Beast" is not completely out of the blue, the KTM is and remains a brutal naked bike - 177 hp from two pots with a combined displacement of 1301 cubic metres is nothing harmless. Nevertheless, it is surprisingly easy to control; the upright seating position combined with the good handling make it seem almost docile. Compared to its predecessor, it has been improved precisely at its weakest points. The engine now runs more smoothly, the shift assistant brings calmness in the acceleration phase and the chassis has been improved in quality. But it still loves the wild chase more than high speed in long curves.
