Ducati 1000DS review

The Supersport family represents the most traditional Ducati sport motorcycles. The Ducati SS range has been updated and expanded, in terms of both engines and componentry for a motorcyclist who seeks in a sports bike but also features such as handling, smooth power delivery and stability. Extending the engine displacements to 3-sizes is intended to give a bigger offer to a wider customer base. The Ducati 1000 DS, the only SuperSport model for 2005, is the definitive synthesis of a family of bikes that have given riders tremendous satisfaction in the past.

The 1000 DS combines unashamedly classical lines with an advanced high-tech, air cooled, twin cylinder engine, in a clear contrast that has tremendous appeal for the fans of Italian style riding. The Supersport DS1000 is sensuous and streamlined too, with a fuel tank shaped at the top to permit the rider to adopt a more aerodynamic position. Even the tail blends beautifully with the bikes overall styling. Thanks to clever design, the full fairing succeeds in the difficult task of combining classic style with wind protection that matches the bikes performance. More specs and user manual of Ducati 1000 DS you can see in next overview.

Ducati 1000DS specifications

Engine
Type: L twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Desmodromic; air cooled
Displacement: 992ccm
Bore and stroke: 94 x 71.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Power: 69.9 kw - 95 hp @ 7750rpm
Torque: 9.7 kgm - 70 ft-lbs @5750 rpm
Fuel system: Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body
Exhaust: 2 aluminum mufflers with 3-way catalytic converter
Emissions: Euro2
Gearbox: 6-speed

Transmission
Frame: Tubular steel trellis
Wheelbase: 54.9 in
Front Suspension: Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable lightweight fork
Rear Suspension: Progressive cantilever linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock with length adjustment. Aluminium swingarm
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Wheel Travel: 5.7 in
Front Brake: 2x320 mm semi-floating discs, fixed 4-piston caliper
Rear Brake: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Wheel: 5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
Rear Wheel: 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
Front Tire: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire: 180/55 ZR 17
Fuel Capacity: 16 L / 4.2 US gal (includes 4 L / 1 US gal reserve)
Weight: 179.4 kg / 396 lbs
Seat Height: 820 mm / 32.3 in
Instruments: Electronic panel: speedometer, rev counter, high beam indicator, turn signals, oil pressure warning light, neutral light, low fuel warning light, immobilizer, LCD for clock and oil temperature, LCD odometer and trip meter
Versions: Two Seat