So what happened to the Supersport?

[Latinbalar]

So i am about a few month away from paying off the monster and i was starting to toy with the idea of another bike, i want something that isn't such a torture on long rides, (the monster has clip-ons) so i was like perfect i can get a super sport but they stopped making them.  So what is Ducati's current version of the supersport, i don't like the Multi (sorry just does not appeal to me) and that sportclassic touring is too 80's for me.  Is my hope a used ST? or is theresomething else on the horizon.

[TiAvenger]

So i am about a few month away from paying off the monster and i was starting to toy with the idea of another bike, i want something that isn't such a torture on long rides, (the monster has clip-ons) so i was like perfect i can get a super sport but they stopped making them.  So what is Ducati's current version of the supersport, i don't like the Multi (sorry just does not appeal to me) and that sportclassic touring is too 80's for me.  Is my hope a used ST? or is theresomething else on the horizon.

Supersports are more aggressive than monsters, are you talking about the ST's?

[Monstermash]

How about a sport classic. The GT1000 has nice high bars. 

[WDDuke]

Supersports are more aggressive than monsters, are you talking about the ST's?

The newer Supersport had lower clip ons I thought than even my Monster which now have clip ons.  They also had a longer tank which stretched you out more unless you're tall or have long arms.  The STs are very comfortable.  The bars are a little lower than the Monsters but not by much.

 

[extra330]

The newer Supersport had lower clip ons I thought than even my Monster which now have clip ons.  They also had a longer tank which stretched you out more unless you're tall or have long arms.  The STs are very comfortable.  The bars are a little lower than the Monsters but not by much.

 

The bars on the STs are also a far bit farther away from the seat. For me, my Monster is a much better fit than my St4S was . I guess my upper body is a bit too short for the St4s.  A great bike for sure but it killed my neck after an hour or so.

[DesmoDisciple]

One of the coolest ducs ever made to my mind. Came very close to buying one, but went for a monster because the 'SS' layout was too agressive for my taste. I don't regret it.

[Raux]

oh i wish for an aircooled supersport with the new Monster frame/engine with clipons and awesome bodywork.

that for sure would be my next bike in the garage.

[superjohn]

The sport 1000S is probably the closest of any of the current models to the spirit of the Supersport. Comparing my SS to the Monster

Monster has a more comfortable seat
Monster has lower pegs
Monster has higher bars.
SS has bars at a better angle for my wrists
SS is definitely more aggressive.

[Raux]

Well this is what i was thinking.

take Monster 696 and 1100 to start

add clipons
add new rear sets (higher, farther back)
add undertail exhaust (ala one-off from Indy)
      or boomtube type lower exhausts (can be hidden with bodywork)
add wraparound body work
create mono- and biposto versions with a monoposto SL version

so you have a SS696 MP, SS696 BP, SS1100 MP, SS1100 BP and SS1100SL

edit: i just did a quick PS with the last SS front body panels on an M1100 ... nice!

[mmakay]

Add a half-fairing option (in lue of a full fairing) and I'd buy it for sure.  Half-fairing SuperSports are the shiznit. 

[teddy037.2]

I thought the sport classics were the new supersports?



and they're not very 80's at all 

[ghostface]

I love the lines of the '92--98 Supersports and plan on added it as a track bike. It's def a classic in my book.

[Scottish]

One of the coolest ducs ever made to my mind. Came very close to buying one, but went for a monster because the 'SS' layout was too agressive for my taste. I don't regret it.

Man! I recently got to sit on one of these for the first time... maybe it's the way I'm built but this thing fit me perfectly. Seriously, it was far more comfortable than my Monster, and is on my short list for the next time I'm looking for a new bike. Really it amazed me, I was expecting a very uncomfortable fit. With a seriously goofy pic of the event. The above pictured is actually one of the 400cc machines. Come to think of it, said machine is HunkyPunks from the NMMR section and I think he's selling it... I'm just sayin'.

[Roy]

This SS is for sale just around the corner from my house:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/938686063.html

There's also this nice 1098R for sale on the minneapolis craigslist: $36,000.00

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/943330789.html

[extra330]

Man! I recently got to sit on one of these for the first time... maybe it's the way I'm built but this thing fit me perfectly. Seriously, it was far more comfortable than my Monster, and is on my short list for the next time I'm looking for a new bike. Really it amazed me, I was expecting a very uncomfortable fit.

Man, I wish I never sold my 97' 900 SSSP. Hi Comp. pistons with FCRs and a Nichols flywheel to boot.  what a ride!