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The Ducati SuperSport S in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Dana Miskulnig on the new Ducati SuperSport S in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The bike produces 110hp and 93Nm of torque. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The seating position makes for a pleasant commuter ride. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The SuperSport S has three riding modes: Sport, Touring and Urban. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Each mode adjusts the ABS, traction control and horsepower to fit the terrain you are riding on. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The handlebar set-up allows you to sit high on the bike. Antonie Robertson / The National
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It is available with an optional Akrapovic exhaust system. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The SuperSport S is powered by a 937cc engine. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The indicators, which sit high at the front, increase visibility for other motorists. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Our writer encountered some problems caused by vibrating side-view mirrors. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Dana Miskulnig on the Ducati SuperSport S. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Ducati SuperSport S in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Dana Miskulnig on the new Ducati SuperSport S in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The bike produces 110hp and 93Nm of torque. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The seating position makes for a pleasant commuter ride. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The SuperSport S has three riding modes: Sport, Touring and Urban. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Each mode adjusts the ABS, traction control and horsepower to fit the terrain you are riding on. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The handlebar set-up allows you to sit high on the bike. Antonie Robertson / The National
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It is available with an optional Akrapovic exhaust system. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The SuperSport S is powered by a 937cc engine. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The indicators, which sit high at the front, increase visibility for other motorists. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Our writer encountered some problems caused by vibrating side-view mirrors. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Dana Miskulnig on the Ducati SuperSport S. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Ducati SuperSport S in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Road test: 2018 Ducati SuperSport S
The track-inspired Ducati is a bike that is a dream to drive
Dana Miskulnig
12 April, 2018
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