On the new SuperSport 950, to combine comfort and versatility, while at the same time ensuring sporty riding, major attention has been paid to the triangle of ergonomics, aerodynamic protection and freedom of movement of the rider.
The seat, in one piece, with the rider area 810 mm from the ground allows you to easily place your feet on the ground.
The height at which the handlebars are positioned is such as to assume a sporty riding position without overloading the wrists, while the footrests are positioned so as not to strain the knees, while ensuring maximum control.
This riding position is appreciated in everyday use and on medium duration trips and is a guarantee of fun in sporty riding when the pace picks up.
The seat
The seat, revised in the padding, improves comfort in road use. The improvement in comfort also passes through the new more effective heat guards, which shield the exhaust manifolds and the fresh air vents for the rider's legs obtained in the fairings.
The portion of the seat reserved for the passenger is well spaced from the footrests and is adequately padded. To increase comfort, it is possible to choose from the Ducati Performance accessories range a seat with greater padding (+25 mm) for rider and passenger, suitable for longer journeys, and external passenger handles, which offer a more ergonomic grip than the standard ones integrated into the under-seat.
Trellis Frame
The new SuperSport 950 is equipped with a trellis frame that uses the engine as a structural element of the chassis. The main steel trellis is connected to the cylinder heads, while the rear seat post subframe, also in steel, is fixed to that of the vertical cylinder.
This configuration allows for a very compact, light frame with high torsional rigidity, a perfect feature to enhance the dynamic qualities of the SuperSport 950. The configuration of the frame with supporting engine contributes to having a curb weight of 210 kg, 1 kg. less than the first SuperSport.
With the new updates the SuperSport 950 becomes sportier in appearance, more fun to ride and even easier, safer, and more comfortable thanks to a richer standard equipment.