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The LCD console looks neat and is well organized
Instrument Cluster and Switchgear – The Ducati SuperSport S has a rather basic looking console. It is completely digital with a monotone LCD display. There are however a lot of features packed into this compact unit. The digital tachometer is seen at the top running from left to right, while speed is displayed right at the centre. Despite a lot of information on offer at any time, the unit looks highly organized and actually pleased my OCD. Jokes aside, the font is neat and not very small to strain your eyes on the go.
The switchgear is basic and easy to get used to
The instrument cluster is not the most advanced but shows lots of information
To get all geeky, let browse a little deeper into the cluster. With the help of navigation arrows on the left switchgear, one can play with the riding modes, toggle information like time, trip meters, current tank range, trip time, average speed, average and current fuel consumption, engine temperature and a fuel gauge below the speedometer. Coming to the most interesting part, not only can you switch the riding modes on this Ducati but you can also customize each mode. Customizations include setting the level of traction control, ABS and the power delivery. You can save each customization with the help of the memory function. Each mode can also be reset to the default settings too. The riding modes can also be switched on the go with just the release of the throttle. The Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) can also be changed in the settings.
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Not too aggressive stance makes way for desirable ergos
Ergonomics – The SuperSport S is marketed as an everyday sportbike that can keep its spirit even on the streets. While much of it is true, the SuperSport S feels very ergonomically satisfying. The seating position is neither too aggressive nor too relaxed. You sort of lean forward a bit while the feet don’t feel very strained even after casual city rides. Even out on the highways, a 150 km ride is no big deal on the shoulders and the back. The best thing about the bike is its bulk. The SuperSport actually feels like a quarter-litre bike. It doesn’t feel huge as some litre-class motorcycles do but isn’t too tiny for its displacement too. City crawling isn’t that physically tiring and the bike is relatively easy to fit into gaps.
