Ducati SS 1000 DS review

Terrific grunt from a celebrated engine in a less sporty frame than may be familiar
The motor remains potent and the handling is fine at speed
Top heavy for town work and not the hardiest machine in terms of construction

A much better engine makes a much better bike. Simple, pokey enough for most and still sort of stylish despite its advanced years. Good bikeA much better engine makes a much better bike. Simple, pokey enough for most and still sort of stylish despite its advanced years. Good bike

Dryweight (kg)179
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)820
Suspension FrontShowa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable lightweight fork
Suspension RearProgressive cantilever linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock with length adjustment. Aluminium swingarm
Tyres Front120/70 ZR 17
Tyres Rear180/55 ZR 17
Brakes Front2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, fixed 4-piston caliper
Brakes Rear245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
ChassisTubular steel trellis
Cubic Capacity (cc)992
Bore (mm)94
Stroke (mm)71.5
Compression Ratio10.1
IgnitionElectronic
CoolingAir Cooled
Fuel DeliveryEFI
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveChain