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Ducati · Motorcycle
SuperSport
₹ 17,16,100ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 937cc
- Power
- 108.62bhp
- Mileage
- 17.8kmpl
- Weight
- 210kg
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IAF Editorial
Ducati SuperSport — Overview
The Ducati SuperSport 950 answers a question most performance bike buyers eventually ask: what if you could have the Ducati L-twin character, the Brembo brakes, and the Testastretta engine - but in a package that doesn't punish you on a two-hour highway run or make you regret every Mumbai traffic jam? At Rs 17.16 lakh (ex-showroom), it is the most accessible entry into Ducati's performance lineup and the only model in the range that comes with an adjustable windscreen. The 937cc Testastretta 11° L-twin makes 110.1 PS at 9,000 rpm and 93 Nm at 6,500 rpm - character-rich and torquey in the mid-range where real-world riding happens. Two meaningful variants: the Standard at Rs 17.16 lakh with Marzocchi forks and Sachs suspension, and the S at Rs 20.10 lakh with 48mm Öhlins at both ends and the bi-directional DQS quickshifter. If you want an Italian sport bike that can do Pune-Mumbai in the morning and city errands in the evening, this is the one.
Ducati SuperSport Latest Updates
View allDucati India announced a price correction effective June 1, 2026, across select models in its lineup, citing rising operational costs driven by inflation and commodity prices; the SuperSport 950 may be among the affected models, with exact revised pricing to be confirmed by authorised dealerships closer to the date.
What We Like
- Testastretta 11° L-twin character is unique in this price bracket - pulsating, vocal, and unmistakably Italian in a segment dominated by smooth parallel twins
- Adjustable windscreen, upright-enough riding position, and Touring mode make it genuinely capable as a sport-tourer - not just a labelled one
- Brembo Monobloc M4-32 4-piston radial calipers on 320mm semi-floating discs deliver premium stopping hardware at Rs 17 lakh - significantly better brakes than most rivals at this price
- Cornering ABS, traction control, and wheelie control standard on both variants - accessible electronics make the L-twin engine manageable without dulling the riding experience
What Could Be Better
- 210 kg kerb weight is heavy for this segment - significantly heavier than the Aprilia RS 660 (169 kg) and demanding in slow city traffic and tight parking
- Desmodromic valve service every 24,000 km at Rs 40,000-50,000, combined with Ducati's 8-city service network, makes this a real ownership commitment outside metro India
- DQS quickshifter only on the S variant - at Rs 17.16 lakh for the Standard, every gear change requires the clutch, which rivals at this price often include as standard
Editor's Verdict
Should You Buy the Ducati SuperSport?
The Ducati SuperSport 950 is the right Ducati for riders who want Italian character and premium hardware without committing to a pure sports bike. The 937cc Testastretta engine is genuinely special, the Brembo brakes are excellent, and the sport-touring setup means it works on a Ladakh trip as well as a Sunday morning run. The 210 kg weight and Desmo service costs are the real trade-offs - go in with eyes open on both, and it's one of the most characterful motorcycles you can buy at this price in India.
