2021 Ducati SuperSport 950 First Look

Admin · November 18, 2020

Ducati has updated its SuperSport for 2021, giving it Panigale V4-inspired styling and a six-axis inertial measurement unit while bringing it in line with Euro 5 standards. Ducati also officially added “950” to the model’s name, which is interesting in that it suggests other displacements might be in the works, but at this point, the 2021 line-up will consist of the SuperSport 950 and the SuperSport 950 S.

The SuperSport 950 receives a new fairing design with the gill-shaped openings on either side that help vent air while also showing a peek at the red trellis frame. The bottom of the fairing now extends to cover the exhaust up until the silencer.

Up front, the LED daytime running light returns, but the redesigned headlights now follow its V-shaped curve, making it look a bit less like a “unibrow” than the previous design. The headlights are bracketed by new air intakes that funnel air through into fairing where it vents out on the rider’s legs for improved heat management.

The fairing now extends up under the windscreen and the new 4.3-inch TFT display to the front of the triple clamp, adding a bit more color to the rider’s point-of-view.

The engine remains a 937cc Ducati Testastretta 11° V-Twin. In regions where Euro 5 or equivalent standards apply, the engine claims 110 hp at 9000 rpm and 69 lb-ft. at 6500 rpm. Ducati hasn’t confirmed U.S. figures, but they’ll likely remain at the 2020 model’s claimed 113 hp and 71.3 lb-ft. For 2021, Ducati gave the slipper wet clutch a new hydraulic control including a self-bleeding radial pump.

Now equipped with a six-axis IMU, the 2021 SuperSport’s electronic package includes Bosch’s cornering ABS and gains the upgraded EVO versions of Ducati’s traction control, wheelie control and quick shift. The SuperSport conitnues to offer three ride modes, Sport, Touring and Urban.

The chassis remains similar to last year’s model, with a single-sided swingarm, trellis frame and the engine acting as a load-bearing element. The suspension is also unchanged, with the base model SuperSport 950 using a fully-adjustable 43 mm Marzocchi inverted fork and a preload and rebound damping adjustable Sachs rear shock. The S model gets a more premium package of a 48 mm inverted fork and rear shock from Öhlins, both offering full adjustability.

The dual Brembo M4-32 radially-mounted monoblock four-piston calipers with 320mm discs return as standard equipment for both SuperSport models, as do the 245 mm disc and two-piston caliper on the rear. In addition to the cornering ABS, the 2021 SuperSport models, the brake system also gets a self-bleeding radial pump, matching the clutch lever’s hydraulics.

Ergonomically, the SuperSport offers a sporty riding position, though the hand and foot positions are not quite as aggressive as you would find on the Panigale models. The seat height remains at the same 31.9 inches as the previous model, but Ducati revised the saddle’s padding to improve rider comfort.

The 2021 Ducati SuperSport 950 is available in Ducati Red with a matching trellis frame and glossy black wheels for $13,495. The SuperSport 950 S comes in a choice of Arctic White Silk or Ducati Red, and is priced at $16,195.

2021 Ducati SuperSport 950 Specifications
Specifications	SuperSport 950	SuperSport 950 S
Engine Type	Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled	Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement	937 cc	937 cc
Bore x Stroke	94 x 67.5 mm	94 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio	12,6± 0.5 :1	12,6± 0.5 :1
Power	110 hp at 9.000 rpm (claimed)	110 hp at 9.000 rpm (claimed)
Torque	69 lb-ft. at 6.500 rpm (claimed)	69 lb-ft. at 6.500 rpm (claimed)
Fuel Injection	Electronic fuel injection system, 53 mm throttle bodies with full Ride-by-Wire	Electronic fuel injection system, 53 mm throttle bodies with full Ride-by-Wire
Exhaust	Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminum mufflers	Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminum mufflers
Gearbox	6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO	6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO
Primary Drive	Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1	Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1
Ratio	1=37/15 2=30/17 3=28/20 4=26/22 5=24/23 6=23/24	1=37/15 2=30/17 3=28/20 4=26/22 5=24/23 6=23/24
Final Drive	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43
Clutch	Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self bleeding master cylinder.	Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Frame	Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinder heads	Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinder heads
Front Suspension	Fully adjustable Æ 43 mm usd Marzocchi fork	Fully adjustable Æ 48 mm usd Öhlins fork with TiN treatment
Rear Suspension	Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)	130 mm (5.1 in)/144 mm (5.7 in)	130 mm (5.1 in)/144 mm (5.7 in)
Front Wheel	Y shaped, 3-spoke in light alloy 3.50″ x 17″	Y shaped, 3-spoke in light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front Tire	Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17	Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel	Y shaped, 3-spoke in light alloy 5.50″ x 17″	Y shaped, 3-spoke in light alloy 5.50″ x 17″
Rear Tire	Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17	Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17
Front Brake	2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 callipers, 4-piston, radial pump with Bosch Cornering ABS. Self bleeding master cylinder	3 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 callipers, 4-piston, radial pump with Bosch Cornering ABS. Self bleeding master cylinder
Rear Brake	245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS	245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, BoschCornering ABS
Instrumentation	Full-TFT color display	Full-TFT color display
Dry Weight	184 kg (405 lb), claimed	184 kg (405 lb), claimed
Curb Weight	210 kg (463 lb), claimed	210 kg (463 lb), claimed
Seat Height	810 mm (31.9 in)	810 mm (31.9 in)
Wheelbase	1.478 mm (58.3 in)	1.478 mm (58.3 in)
Rake	24°	24°
Trail	91 mm (3.6 in)	91 mm (3.6 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.2 gallons	4.2 gallons
Number Of Seats	2	2
Safety Equipment	Riding Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS , Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO.	Riding Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS , Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO.
Standard Equipment	Power Modes, Day Time Running Light (DRL)**, Full-TFT color display, Adjustable windscreen, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO,	Power Modes, Day Time Running Light (DRL)**, Full-TFT color display, Adjustable windscreen, Öhlins suspension, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO, Passenger seat cowl
Ready For	Anti-theft system, Heated grips, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)	Anti-theft system, Heated grips, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)
Warranty	24 months unlimited mileage	24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance Service Intervals	15.000 km – 9.000 mi/12 months	15.000 km – 9.000 mi/12 months
Desmoservice	30.000 km – 18.000 mi	30.000km – 18.000 mi