Photoshoot of the Week: January 20th-26th 2020 – Ducati Supersport & Jana

Ahead of EICMA 2019, to be held at the Milano-Rho Trade Fair Centre (Fiera) from 7 to 10 November, Ducati has unveiled the greatest and latest bikes and Ebikes for 2020. A complete, updated range, ready to set new standards in style, performance and technology.
Among the many new features, 2020 Ducati SuperSport S was overshadowed by the new Ducati Monster model. As you know, sport bike sales have dropped as sales of mid-range naked bikes have risen. That’s a problem for a company like Ducati, and while its Scrambler line has been hugely successful in expanding its customer base, what about those of us who like the looks of the Panigales and such but want something well suited for weekend sport rides and daily commuting? Ducati SuperSport S is a sport bike that makes sense for the way most of us performance-minded riders ride in the real world, but unfortunately this bike sells less and less, only XDiavel does worse. Here in Italy it is out of the Top 100 of the best-selling motorcycles. I thought the SuperSport was a little “understood” bike in the Italian market but the numbers are low even in the global market.
Will the 2020 version be able to turn the tide? Surely Ducati took the steps to succeed.
The new 2020 motorcycle , manufactured in Manaus (AM), is positioned as an entry model of the New Model Ducati sports line. It maintains the sporty DNA of the brand, but as a differential has the style of piloting more “meek” and comfortable.
In terms of equipment, the new SuperSport S takes things to another level: even more sport, even more design and more technology to accentuate the sportiest side of the SuperSport. As standard: Ducati Quick Shift up/down, passenger seat cover, 48 mm Öhlins fork with TiN coated inner tubes and a single-shock with integrated gas tank, both fully adjustable.The lines of the SuperSport create dynamic shapes, visually compact and light. The design, sporty and elegant, integrates elements typical of Ducati sports bikes such as the single-sided swingarm, sculpted tank and compact lateral silencer with two overlapping exits, which leaves the rear wheel, with its “Y” spoke design, fully visible.
The New Model Ducati Supersport S comes equipped with a 937 cc two-cylinder engine with 113 hp and 9.8 kgfm, operated by a six-speed gearbox. In addition, features a “quick shift”, which allows gear changes without using the clutch.
The Supersport S is a very well put together motorcycle, which has the fun factor and manageability of an SV650S – without the cheap build quality. The spread of power from the 932cc L twin is ideal for UK roads, it’s the kind of power that isn’t intimidating, but still gets the heart pumping. And with the great motor comes awesome almost Hypermotard like handling. This bike is mega responsive and can be aggressively handled, but thanks to the Ducati Safety pack, it doesn’t get out of shape or tail happy. Another nice touch is the amount of useful information available on the LCD dash, such as: fuel consumption; fuel gauge; remaining mileage and a whole host of other useful stuff. Features like this make the bike a practical daily commuter.
Summing it up: if you are looking for something practical, fun and uncomplicated, the Ducati Supersport S is sure the right bike for you.