2022 Ducati Supersport 950s Review - A fast but friendly sportsbike for the road 

This bike just looks absolutely gorgeous, looks like a super sport one can actually live with.

I'm 6' and 200lbs... still carry some holiday weight from 2009 and I love this bike, finally a sport bike that doesn't require a chiropractor visit after half hour of riding. Also, i like the over all power because on high end power bike, I'm constantly testing my self control. So go for it people... just toss those antlers out, and get a cool gel seat cover

I rode mine so much I sold the Harley as its was just sitting gathering dust. Great to hear a review from someone who can actually speak with out all the UMMS one usually has to endure

Great review, thanks. I used ti have the 939 version - loved it. Then had Multistradas, and an S1000RR. Been without a bike for almost a year…I’m picking up a 950S on Tuesday. It’s the bike I missed the most by far. Can’t wait.

A Ducati you can actually live with and use everyday! Most of the Panigales are so cramped and hot, it's for enthusiasts only.

Nice video mate! Love the detail and footage you placed with it! Keep up the good work! Subscribed!

One of the best reviews on this model

Great format on the review. Thanks 👍🏻

Really enjoyed this review. Love the bike. I saw one at the Ducati museum 2 weeks ago when I was on a factory tour and museum visit. They had one in the museum entrance area that you could throw a leg over. A really lovely bike.

I have been watching vids on this bike for 2 years this is the last before I order one tomorrow morning from Melbourne VIC Australia and ride back to Perth WA can't wait but it will be wet. It will be a good bike after riding the Ducati ST3s for 10 + years. Good review Tony

Just found your channel currently running a supersport s 2018 model you have described it exactly as I find it to ride a lovely machine to own and ride as a shorter rider it suits me better than a sports bike I have put miles on this bike including sone touring thanks for the video now subscribed

Great review been looking at these for a while.

What an eye opening review, Sir...I'm about to get the bike of my dreams soon, since my last bike, over 30yrs ago, was a 1986 FZ600 Yamaha that was destroyed by an inattentive motorist and now, here I am at 55yrs old, it appears that THIS motorbike will more than suffice...Especially when you pointed out the discomfiting issues with more "powerful" bikes that invariably come with a "cost" to an older mans ergonomical concerns...I don't need any NEW aches and pains just to look kool. That's a young man's game. Now I can look kool and be comfortable as well. Thanks again for the AWESOME review and Cheers and much success to your channel.

Another good informative review, thank you👍

Great review love your honesty

Great review! I own a 2017 model and love it!

This is exactly the type of bike I am interested in... Looking forward the seeing more like this. The Suzuki GSX-S100GT sounds good too!

Excellent review, thank you!

Another great review thanks, I was tossing up between the 950s and the 1000sx and went with the 1000sx after riding them back to back. Although I am now thinking of getting a Cafe Racer as well for the soulful ride they provide, Maybe I would not be thinking this way if I had got the 950s

Great vid, thank you. Putting a deposit on one of these next week! Thought i wanted the Panigale but can't take the wrist pain anymore. This will be like a more refined vfr/interceptor i think,

Great bike. I've ridden one also. Spot on review. Great job. Thanks Cheers from Daytona USA

thanks man! great review. add this bike to the 17 others that i want.

Nice review , totally agree I have 4000 miles on my 950 S and love it more every ride

I have a streetfighter 848 and just that is smooth as silk, so the supersport, is one of the next three on my list as it must be even smoother. But my MV 1090 Brutale is also a miraculous thing, but not as super comfortable as the streetfighter. The supersport is similar with a fairing but the riding experience is similar enough, to say that both the streetfighter and the supersport are among the most surprising bikes one could ride, and highly recomendable daily rides.

I don't see this as a sports tourer - the fact that you can still get paniers for it may suggest it, but Ducati doesn't use the term anywhere for it - they seem to be marketing it as a 'street' alternative to the Panigale series, so basically it's more of an oldschool sports bike. Most sports tourers are larger, heavier, with even higher bars and lower seats.

Nice review. I’m very tempted to trade in my zzr for one of these before I get into trouble! I think we must live near each other. I used to park my vehicle exactly where you started this review!

If it looks fantastic & rides fantastic, then it probably is.... fantastic! I'm in the same old & large boys' club as you, Tony, so it's good to know this is a viable ride. My last Duke was a 907ie & that was a belter - and loud (Termis) too!

Lovely review ❤️

My dealer leant me one whist my Multistrada 950 was in for a service. What a bike! I had a 916 years ago and this handles as well and sounded fantastic on the standard pipes. I love the crackle on over run too. The comfort surprised me. I am very tempted

Nice review, Tony, I've never really been into sports bikes but I have to be honest, this one gives me a semi!

Excellent review thank you

Video was very good.. Enjoyed it.

The only sports bike I'd seriously consider. Real world usable power, comfort and looks to die for. Great review Tony, only problem is there's no way I can afford one short of a lotto win...... one day perhaps?

Nice review! I had never considerd a Ducati before! Being also soon 50 I am now going to take one for a test ride.

Loved your review and wow, what a great bike. What do you think those cheaper alternatives are now that the VFR is no more?

Ducatis can definitely get into your soul. I have had 3 in the past but this one Is supremely inviting........Sal : )

Great review.. looks awesome, sounds great to :)

Nice video Tony, enjoyed that. Was that the WW1 aerodrome at Stow Maries?

I Absolutely love my my 21 950 S. Only two very minor complaints....the mirriors vibrate terribly on not so smooth roads and if you get stuck in stop and go traffic on a hot summer day your legs get pretty toasty. But very user friendly sports bike and ergonomics are good for a middle aged overweight guy like me that is still 16 at heart!

Good review! Smashing bike! Ducati have got that spot on. Red for me though......every time. Cheers!

Thanks for a great review. I'm tempted but still on the fence. Just how bad is the vibration? I don't mind blurred mirrors but bad buzzing detracts seriously from ride quality.

Wow! I’m really taken with this review Tony. I’d never really been interested in Ducati as I’m a modern retro fan. However I think I’d enjoy riding this and possibly not feel intimidated by it. Love it in that white colourway.

Great description of the bike. Im a newer rider and upgraded to the 2017 S model this year after a year riding the 650 ninja. It has that perfect balance of sports and touring elements. As a newer rider the engine is smooth and punchy down low, compared to the 650 ninja I did find I had to change gear a lot more at lower speeds but the quick shift is a dream for that and the over run from the exhaust just brings a smile with its little pops and bangs. Riding position is not as upright as the ninja but isn't back breaking as a race ready bike and when i brought mine i also had a 2 hour ride back from picking it up all be on motorway, but had no pain being in that position for the amount of time. The seat gets a bit hot around town and in warm conditions but its a ducati thing. Over all, i think its a great upgrade and hope for many fun filled miles on it.

Nice review and thanks. I am 6' 2" tall; do you think this bike might be a tad small for someone my length? I currently ride a ducati ST3s abs and I love it. I just wish it could corner a bit better and I think this supersport would. I do ride to weekend events so I need some sort of touring capability.

Nice one Tony, thank you.

I love this Ducati

Had a 2017, pretty good bike. Went with a Tuono 660 now.

Looked like you enjoyed that a lot Tony 👍

Beautiful looking bike. I must plonk my backside on some new Ducati's. Cheers for the real world reviews. Big bhp is pointless in the uk now. ✌️👍

Thank you for the great review. I’m a 50 year old who wants to get a motorcycle and need your opinion. I went to a Ducati dealer and absolutely fell in love with the Supersport 950S, but the Monster is also very appealing to me, not only because it’s cheaper. Most of my riding would take place in the city. Which one would you suggest for a beginner? Or would you suggest these at all?

Super review

I’m getting mine next week!

With the longer wheelbase, how does it handle in sharper turns you encounter on the street? Bikes I've ridden have less than 1400mm wheelbase and this one looks like its 1478. Anyone share their thoughts? I'm an average rider not pushing the envelope on the street just FYI.

My new one is arriving in early March. Just in time for spring in Massachusetts.

i have test a loT bike, this the closest to my ninja 400 character. Really fell in love

I can't get over that the old 916 / 996 were consider a big bike with 120 / 130+ps. Now a 950 is considered a mid range bike and only puts out 110ps. Keenly priced thou. Great vid thanks. 🤔

Thanks for the review. I love my Kawasaki Z1000SX as a sports tourer and this Ducati seems like quite a good and more exotic alternative. I must try and get a test ride on one.

My dream bike.

Soon as you said “people will scrunch their nose” I was literally saying ugh and scrunched my nose lmao

Nice bike frankly, relaxing sports tourer

Thank you for uploading this, this is so simple clear. last month i bought 950S. Got a question, even though i apply rear brake it doesn't work much. I tried very hard by pushing it, it did try to stop the bike but not completely, is this something common ? Am worried its a brand new, not even a month rear brake not working

I’d love to get one of these to take out touring with my partner on his multi, but no cruise so no dice unfortunately

Should I sell my 2017 VFR800 for one of these? Or should I upgrade my VFR suspension with a Nitron kit? When is Ducati going to offer cruise control?

Thx for nice review and great feedbacks. Is 950s need throttle settings for more stable riding? Friend said, with 950s it is hard to ride as steady at same speed ?

Thats awesome how long you been riding never trying one like that love that white

Looks like a great bike! Currently have a RS660, but I've been thinking about a slight upgrade eventually. Would you say this would be a good step -up or should I just go for the V2? I do mostly spirited rides on back road twisties and canyons with the occasional highway to and from places.

Forty years ago I owned a Bevel Drive 900SS I was thirty five and still had a supple body, now alas my days of this style of Bike is over.. am I jealous...bet your life I am. Just listening to you extolling lyrical has me green with envy..

Great video being thinking of one of these for a while but one main question that you might not be able to answer what's it like for the old girl to get on the back? 🤞🏻😆👍🏻

Looks great. Similarity to turn of the millennium VFR 800 5th generation is spooky. Both premium bikes on the sporty side of sports tourer, both 110hp, both 210kg wet weight, both relaxed ride ergonomics, both single sided swing arm.....

Test riding the Multistrada version soon, just wish it had the new updated dash…a lot more fun and a lot lighter than my present 1250 GSA😆

How about a comparison between this bike and the Moto Guzzi Mandelo100S?

I like the 950s, they appear much more usable that the full on sports models

Hi, the handlebars are relatively high, but how upright is the riding position itself? Thanks.

What a beauty..

Would be very interested to see your opinion of this compared to the Aprilia RS 660 - two bikes I am toying between for my next bike!

What is the bar coming forward out of the right side bar end weight? It looks like it could be a frame for a hand guard, but not quite.

I'm looking for a really beautiful 1000cc. I just don't want too much power (I'm coming from a 600cc) and I want to be more comfortable on the interstate. This seems like a really solid choice.

Maintenance looks like it would be a pain with changing that rear tyre... you would have to take half the exhaust off. The Aprilia RS660 would be better for maintenance I would think and also has Cruise Control for those long straights. The Supersport 950S is certainly better looking in my eyes though.

i am getting one soon

how would this compare to a BMW R1250 RS I wonder?

I know I sound like an even older sod than I am... but I really wish Ducati had added the option of hard lugage and a cruise control to this bike (and a slightly bigger tank). Don't get me wrong, I'd LOVE to own one, but doing a fair bit of touring and not having the budget for two bikes sadly makes it less of an option than it could have been. Honestly, a modern ST3 is really the kind of bike I'd want... and noone seems to be making these days.

I've owned one of these in white for 3 years and haven't found paint chips an issue.

Looks like a 2014 VFR, I'd like to see a comparison video.. see if the extra money is worth it! This is an old video, but someone plz do a comparison

Very nice

I think I’ll get one, Aussie dollar sucks at the moment but oh well. The Supersport models have never been about peak power. They are about easily accessible power, with good low down and midrange grunt. And top it off with gorgeous looks, whats not to like? This will make a great day to day bike!

I got a 939 which is identical to the 950. It's a very easy bike to ride fast and slow.

I can't get my 2022 Super Sport out of urban ride mode no matter how hard I try even using the owner's manual. You think you can do a quick couple of minute tutorial on how to change the ride modes on the super sport? I have not yet found a single RU-vid creator with this bike who is done such a crucial and important video as the ride mode selection

Nice and beautiful! Had you ever tried the 1099-1199 (most beautiful, as for me; even better than 916-996-998)?

Love my S

Great review as always, I run tye same engine in my multistrada and puts a smile on my face. Ducati definitely upped their game. I note the Wolf jacket still going strong.😊

Am I being unkind if I say it’s a previous Monster model with a fairing? Doesn’t make it a bad thing. 🤷🏻‍♂️

does ducati make a bike that is more for beginners or is everything more of a second bike

Ducati e Guzzi sono le moto più belle del mondo

Great bike, rode a 2020 S, but chose the Multi 950s for its better touring capabilities. IMO, this bike would be more suited with the V2 power plant - for that aging demographic that is moving away from super sports.

Sometimes referred to as a gentleman's sport bike. Spot on review. I think around 100hp is the sweet spot for normal roads. Love my 2018 but the "pop pop pop" got a little annoying after a while. I downshift before it hits.

It's a looker, but where I feel Ducati falls down is with ownership (at least here in Oz). Servicing costs are litterally three times more than my BMW over the warranty period and supply of parts and even stock is insanely slow.

💣💥💣💥💥💣I just went to our local Ducati dealer in Milwaukee Wisconsin I was actually going to show up and buy a hypermotard 950 SP test drove it came back as I was standing in the dealership I saw this super sport sitting there so I sat on it that was it I felt like I fit this bike perfectly I'm 5'9 192 lb bodybuilder had no idea how great this bike was going to be took it for a test drive had more fun more then I could imagine usable power it's everywhere you want it at every given moment that 80% horsepower is amazing because it's on tap anytime you want it I was literally laughing out loud 🤣very comfortable super well suspended in every condition I was so impressed I bought it that day !!! Like I don't even know what happened since then I love this bike I can't even imagine my life without it great video

Lovely bike. What's not to like?

Great review, how would you compare it to the Aprilia RS 660, hoping you had the chance to test the Aprilia. I'd say the Aprilia makes up for power in the weight department as it comes at 183 kgs, while the Ducati 950 is 230 kgs.

How much heat through the seat?