SS 1000 DS review
Terrific grunt from a celebrated engine in a less sporty frame than may be familiar
Visordown
Pros
The motor remains potent and the handling is fine at speed
Cons
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 |
| Seats | 0 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 820 |
| Suspension Front | Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable lightweight fork |
| Suspension Rear | Progressive cantilever linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock with length adjustment. Aluminium swingarm |
| Tyres Front | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Tyres Rear | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Brakes Front | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, fixed 4-piston caliper |
| Brakes Rear | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Chassis | Tubular steel trellis |
| Cubic Capacity (cc) | 992 |
| Bore (mm) | 94 |
| Stroke (mm) | 71.5 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Cooling | Air Cooled |
| Fuel Delivery | EFI |
| Stroke Type | Four Stroke |
| Drive | Chain |
