DUCATI 1000SS DS (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati Supersport and SS were a series of air-cooled L-twin machines made by Ducati from 1999. The first Official Supersport motorcycles were based on the 750 Sport and 750 GT with styling borrowed from their Imola bikes.

The prototype's frame was finished in blue, while the fiberglass tank, covers, and top half of the fairing were painted in silver. Also, the fuel tank had a unique translucent strip for a quicker fuel level check.

The 1999 Supersport model featured a significant revision that included a redesigned fairing after the Ducati Supermono model and the introduction of a fuel injection system that delivered smoother engine response and faster acceleration.

The 1999 model was one of the first Ducati motorcycles designed by Pierre Terblanche that had limited success due to its controversial appearance. The bike was available in 750cc and 900cc versions, and both were available with either half or full fairing.

In 2003, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 1000SS DS alongside the 620cc and 800cc models that replaced the 750cc and 900cc versions. In addition, the 620cc version was the only model offered with a half fairing.

In the power department, the 2003 Ducati 1000SS DS packed the most advanced 992cc air-cooled Desmo engine ever produced by Ducati at the time. As for the power figures, the bike boasted 86 hp with a peak at 7,750 rpm and 88 Nm (65 lb-ft) torque at 5,750 rpm.