Ducati SuperSport Touring Review in the Pyrenees! 

Hello Ronald! Thank you for watching and yes, I really do love my bikes - so glad we share the same passion. So kind of you to comment, take care hero!

That's great to hear - thank you for letting me know - buzzing that you were able to get some useful info - enjoy when we get some freeedom!

That's very kind of you John, it was hard doing my first video but happy it worked out well and its useful to people :)

Hello A C - thank you so much for your kind message. Yes it is an effort to make them (countless weeks probably!)... but I consider them 'timeless', once I've posted the vid it will be useful for the bike market for years to come... I'm really chuffed with getting to 1K subscribers, feeling confident that I might have an audience for my efforts. High five to the Pyrenees! Multistrada is a great bike for that trip, wasn't a bad looker either, even with the plastic suitcases ;). We had buddy on a Multistrada and he let me ride it, great for distance and comfort and pretty nimble in the twisties! Hope you enjoy my future vids & best wishes, Lara :)

Thank you Don! Really appreciate your feedback 😀 the Pyrenees were superb and all the better on the SS!

My pleasure! Thank you for watching it :)

Go for it! Thank you so much for letting me know and great to hear that you've got a glorious bike too! Thank you for coming along this journey and enjoy your road trip :)

Thank you so much!

Thank you Shane for watching!! The SS is perfect for a return to biking. Sporty but comfortable with Ducati charm. Really good idea and I recommend it to you in a heart beat. Just watch out for false neutrals and prepare to get hot bum now and then 😁

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing - this was my first video and I've been super happy with how its helped people decide on whether the Supersport is right for them. Have you booked a test ride? Isn't the Hyperstrada the same engine - just in a hooligan supermoto package? (I need to get on one too!)

Hello Toluwole! Thank you lots for watching, I'm so grateful for your subscription too. The 916 is certainly a style icon, I think the three spoke wheels and double front lights are epic! Buzzing that you think my SS review is good, really appreciate it - it was my first ever video and I was keen to show what its like to live with. You've been kind enough to comment on other videos... so I'll carry on this convo ;)

No probs Kelly! Thanks for watching 😍

Hello Nooobiker! Yeah she was a bit dirty, just trying to show that she's being used! I can assure you she's kept spotless when I get the chance. Thank you for appreciating my riding shots, I'm trying to show more of the bike and angles in my latest videos too, especially with the 360 cam.

Awesome - great username. It is such a good looking bike - the DRLs accentuate the nose so well! Bet you can't wait to get out on it again - roll on the freedom!

It was! Thank you for watching!

Thank you Ben!

Glad I could help!

Thank you!!!

PA B hi there, if it’s ok to ask question. After like more than 5 hours riding any discomfort in the legs or knees? Since you’re slightly taller than me. Thank you

@@bobbyuykim Hi Bobby, not really, at least nothing noticable. Could be, because I‘m very actively moving my weight on the machine, so I‘m changing my position permanently, when it‘s curvy. As well as the position of my feet. But also on „normal“ trips, which are most of the time about 300-350 km I normally never have any problem with discomfort. What is absolutely great as well is the saddle. So no worries, you will have no problems and enjoy this fantastic bike! Hope, that helped! Stay seated :-)

Hey bobby! I had a few aches in my shoulders (I'm 5'10') but thats just me not relaxing when I'm riding. If you have no discomfort after 5 hours of riding I'd be impressed, I'm sure a few niggles would be likely! The saddle is pretty plush - I move around a lot like PA B below too :)

Laramoto hi Lara I asked the question since I’m planning to get 1 of this I come from a bmw rninet racer with helibars still aggressive but not as much anymore. But mostly I find discomfort at the back of my knees when riding more than 2 hrs. And also the suspension of the rninet is not meant to be ridden more than 2 hrs. I’m hoping it’s lot better in the ss can’t wait to get mine thank you

@@bobbyuykim love your plan! Let me know how you get on! :)

Really hope you get to ride them! Thanks for commenting :)

Hello! Thank you for writing. We sadly had our North Coast trip cancelled, would have been my first ride up to Scotland. Hopefully we can go again as I would love to see what all the fuss is about. You'll enjoy the engine heat, its very comforting. Except when the weather is v. hot.... Mods wise I think I've listed most in the vid. Bigger bubble screen, carbon nose guard and if you like the looks, the Akro pipes and a remap to match. ££££! You'll find the ride so different from a smooth triple to a torquey double, less screaming and more thumping :)

Cheers Paul! 😍 will do 🤩

Laramoto 😁good camera views and honest narration love it 🥰

Hello Sreeja - good observation but no, not at all. Bike ergonomics are fine and its easy to find brake/gears ;) I've got a few more lined up but hard to get out these days!

Hello bjmartin! Thanks for watching! I've fitted the Evotech brake and clutch levers because they look better than standard. Other than the normal Ducati rattle, I've not had to tighten anything up yet - it seems solidly built so far. I did keep an eye on the oil though, 400ml top up on the trip. The SS has longer service intervals than its V4 counterparts so another super benefit :)

Thanks 888MF! Appreciate you watching. Just releasing the Panigale V2 review today and ran a comparison there. V2, and any other 'sportier' bike is inevitably sharper. And the V2 runs hotter, like 'I've definitely wet myself' hot ;)

Thank you so much! That's really kind of you - just starting out on YT and its reassuring to know that a few people think I'm ok! There are many more women coming into the sport too. It's probably my favourite thing (snowsports a close second!)

@@Laramoto Certainly welcome!

Thank you!

Thank you! They are a brilliant place to stretch a bikes legs :)

That's the next shopping list sorted then ;)

Thank you Paul! Great bike choice :) - I assume you're in the forum? And yes, I thought it was my clumsy gear changes but she finds false neutrals in down to 2nd sometimes and just plays up when I'm not concentrating. More so recently but 90% of the time its all clean :)

Most welcome 😊

Hello Joao! Thanks for commenting 👍 - so the panniers don’t fit with my Akro silencers. If I had the original exhaust fitted I’d probably get hard panniers. Lower CoG, less faff, more robust. I think you could have a pannier each of you packed light and washed your clothes 🤗 - the Ducati ones look the best I think. Greetings from the UK 🥰

Hello Riaz! Delighted that you're keen to get on two wheels - its an amazing feeling! Make sure you get as much training as you can, I'm grateful for all the instructor support I've had to start riding and get better at it once I'd got going! It's important not to feel vulnerable on the road :)

Laramoto Thanks a lot lara..I will be in touch with you...it’s good to have good people like you

Thank you - and no idea ref pinion, the Akras mean that the footpegs need removing! There is one YT vid I've seen that has a pillion review, but I'm sure its fine for short distances.

Thank you so much! It's a great transition bike for something bigger from a 400. Hopefully you can get a test ride soon!

Nice one!

Hello BJ Dee! Thank you so much for watching! Vibrations wise, Its smoother than the V2 but its still a twin, so you'll get a little! Gas mileage? I never checked. Too busy blapping it! I'd plan for plenty of fuel stops ;)

You won’t regret it - it’s a fantastic piece of kit. (Make sure it clicks into neutral when stopped, was one issue I had to look out for) 👌

@@Laramoto hi , thanks for the great review , if I could ask , do the mirrors fold in ? As space is tight at the side of my house....thanks

Yes they do - they rotate at the fairing joint. Quite skinny when you do!

@@Laramoto awesome thanks 👍

How are you getting on with your SuperSport? Which one did you get?

Thank you Dave! No issues on noise testing, I still have the baffles in and not tried a track day with them out. I rode the V2 (see video! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OWtNtzBheqA.html) but I'm positive the SS is a more versatile road bike. However if I could have both in my garage and keep the V2 as a track toy / sunday blapper, I would.

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching!

Thank you!

Thank you 🤗

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)

Welcome aboard! Not so good at the 'regular' but I can promise quality... :)

Thank you so much for watching! It’s probably the perfect bike if you prefer more ‘sport’ than ‘tour’ and yes I have the full Akro system. Great choice on the V2 track toy!

@@Laramoto awesome! if you are ever in the Pacific Northwest of the US, look me up. I'll take you to our amazing local track and of course our mountains. I have a few spare bikes for you to choose from too ;-)

Oh btw, can i ask what your Garmin _ Phone mount set up is?

Hello Paul! Thanks for watching the video 💪 reliability wise, my SS has never missed a beat so it’s solid. It has a wet weather mode, but a relatively skinny fairing so not much protection. Heated grips recommended and the seat gets toasty which is amazing in winter. The DucatiSS sometimes have false neutral problems so keep an eye out for that. It’s a much better looking bike (IMHO) than the Kwak, but it’s going to feel like a lumpy twin rather than the Z900. People will talk to you about the SS when you park it up! 😀🥰

Hello! Thank you for watching! Yeah I just prefer soft luggage but each to their own. I've sealed my mirrors in... still vibrate but I'm used to it now!

Super grateful for your feedback Justin! It was great in all roads - just needed to drop her into the hairpins a bit harder than an adventure bike :) Great to hear that you're joining the club! The forum is a friendly place too. I love the Akros, really bring the bike to life and a bit less like a sewing machine. Belly pan is a good shout to tidy up the bottom. Some people aren't keen on the twin pipes under the seat tho, makes it a bit cafe racer rear and sporty front - but its worth it for the noise (and the weight saving!). Yellow would be RADICAL - send photos if you do it!

Just be aware that ducati initially recalled the bike to add a heat shield on the rear header. With the Akra pipes that heat shield does not fit. So the pipes themselves are under seat mounted which adds heat, but also you end up missing the heat shield. Just something to consider. I learnt that after I bought mine with the Akra pipes and it was soooooo much hotter than the one I test rode with standard pipes and heat shield fitted. People who bought the standard model with the Sachs rear shock had issues with their rear bump stop melting from the rear header. Great bike, I love it. But very unreliable quickshifter. I'm on my third and it's become unusable. Love the way it handles and comfort though.

Deluged to hear it! Now buy the Akros 🤩

Laramoto do you rate the Termignoni pipes for this 939 Ducati Laramoto ?

@@paulstreesofwalthamabbey2007 Hey :) I rate any pipes that aren't standard. Not heard the Termignoni pipes for the SS but anything is better than the end can the bike comes out the factory with!

Thank you so much Marcio, really appreciate your feedback. On the tour we went on, my friend had the multistrada and we swapped a couple of times. He was probably more comfortable over the entire trip and his panniers (which are not cool! heheh) were far more practical. But when it came to the corners, I just enjoy the sportier style more and being closer to the ground. 2 very different bikes...

Thank you!

Thats very kind! I can see the convenience of panniers but I like the high zorsts on the Ducati!

Hello Derek, thank you so much for your comment. It means a lot and has given me significant confidence in what I'm trying to do with my channel. You are correct in that I'm not being paid or influenced, my ramblings are purely my own! The Streetfighter 848 is a much more aggressive looking bike, superb choice. Delighted that you're a subscriber and safe riding to you also.

Yeah you're right Noel, it does get exceedingly warm. I like it, especially in colder months. I don't think they will ever fix it, you're sat on the cylinder head!

Good choice!

Yeah fair shout. The other half always raves about his VFR 👍

@@Laramotolol yer.. VFR bores I think were know as 🙄

Hello Luca! Thank you for watching. I'm not convinced that having 2 bikes in the garage with the same engine is a good thing... but they probably handle very differently so that might make it worth it? Maybe you'd enjoy the V2? At least you're a Ducati fan!

Thank you Alan, really appreciate your comment. Take an SS for a test ride - but bear in mind that although the CC is similar, the SS will feel underpowered. However, if you're up for the feel of a torquey thumpy twin over the smooth SX you might get on with it! And of course, Akro pipes are a must ;)

Thanks for watching and commenting James!

Thank you Bryson! Really appreciate it. I didn't cover the tools I took under the seat too - more space than you think! Its my first Ducati too! Raced a few of them but the only one I've actually owned. I do chain maintenance, probably pads and oil but I've used the garage to clear service light. The GPS is plugged into the white plugs on the RHS of the tank as you suggested, the heated grips are also plugged into the spare white plugs too. I can't recommend the Pyrenees enough - genuinely incredible!

@@Laramoto Thx. Lara, didn't know about the heated grips even tho I live in Arizona it gets cold in the mornings I had them on my MT/10. Hope you do more rides and reviews on the SS I got some accessories for the SS yesterday so I'll spend the day putting them on. Have fun ride safe

@@BrysonSenevira I will do Bryson! Its been a bit poor here in the UK but I've got a trip over the North Coast of Scotland early next year so I'll be dusting her off to go and play again!

It really is! I’m on holiday on it at the moment, keep taking photos of it!

Why thank you Angelo!

Thank you so much! I love mine too 🤩

Is the bike steady with speeds at 70 and up with the wind and being upright ?

Yes it’s great. Obviously not that much fairing because it’s quite thin compared to a true router but I’ve never felt ‘deflected’ unless it’s really high winds 😎

Agreed!

Yeah we ride lots in the wet, but she’s not really faired at all for it. Water / mud everywhere 😱

Hello Debenham Dave! Glad we share the love for the SS. Would be great to hear your pipes too - part of me prefers them tucked away in terms of how the rear swingarm looks. Interesting that you've got 2 sports tourers - at least the engines are vastly different! Glad your hearts in the Ducati tho, I've got a soft spot for twins but the Kwak thousands don't half pull....

That's interesting to read. I have been considering part-exing my Ninja SX for this Ducati. If I thought covid would allow us to do long foreign trips again I probably wouldn't be thinking about changing.

@@alanbriggs7177 the Ducati is more than capable so much so that I have now sold the SX, you will notice the drop in bhp and smaller pannier capacity though, but the Ducati's a great bike.

Thank you Rune!!! Amazing name btw 🤩

@@Laramoto Hehehe thanks mate :-) old Norwegian Viking name :-)

Great question but sadly not, I have to put it all on the back seat with a Kriega bag :)

You should! But get some instruction first if you don't feel confident.

Awesome thank you!

Hello Aimé! Thanks for your comment and yes, you guessed right - I am a racer! I appreciate the reality check that not many are near epic roads. The bike is easy enough to ride through cities and traffic, its pretty slim and you feel high enough to see things. Its smooth enough for a big L twin and I don't find it jerky, just need some decent clutch/throttle control. The worst issue is the temperature, it gets hot when its not moving much. I'd be happy, and have, commuted on my SS, but a Street Triple is probably a better commuter as there is less fairing to clean and its even more upright with wider bars. And being a lovely triple, it will be super smooth!

Hello! THank you for watching and yes, many pops and burbles. Not cheap though.. aboout £1k plus. I bought the bike with them already on :)

No... not yet! Worried now 😅

Thank you so much Robert, really appreciate that. Agree with you on the TFT screen, much cooler. The Panigale is just another gorgeous Ducati, but you'd be suffering on a longer trip. Suffering in style at least!

It came yesterday! (not the V2 engine)

the Testastretta is a better engine for the street in my opinion. I own both the V2 (track only) and the SS for street. SS by far the better in my opinion.

Thank you so much for your detailed comments - very jealous of where you live!!! Totally agree on the Supersports ‘issues’ but being one less GS on the road makes it all worth it! I love my Ducati! Would love to say hello but not abroad for a while - thanks your offer and very much noted! Would be great to get a locals take on the area 🤩

That should work but I'd pay a bit more for security. A bag flying off would ruin your day, or someone elses!

Sure is!

@@Laramoto E tu sei bravissima. Pieghe magistrali. The Best compliments. 🤩🇮🇹

Hello Nirvash! Sorry for the delay - the custom mounting came with the bike. I can share some photos of it if thats any use? It's just longer bolts and a aluminium plate :)

Hello Simon! Thanks for commenting - I'll try and help! The 675 is a brilliant bike but probably quite sharp for a commuter, I see your issue. I have not ridden the standard SS and happier that I've got the Ohlins on mine, but I do use my SS for more aggressive track and I bottom out the forks anyway. I'm sure the standard ones are perfectly fine for commuting life. The SS is big displacement bike for commuting, and arguably, quite an expensive bike to commute on, relatively? I use mine for track days, posing and touring and don't bother riding her the 15 mins to work (probs going to get an electric bike for that). The Aprilia is going to be a great all rounder too.... but commuters need to be a bit rough around the edges for me, so I don't worry about warming them up or leaving them in the back of a car park. Guess it depends on how long your commute is and how much you want to smile on a big ole thumpy twin.. or just get a simple jap inline 4 and ride it to bits ;)

@@Laramoto my commute is just over an hour on a mix of country roads and occasionally motorways. I previously did it on a CBR500r but it was revving to high at motorway speeds. I can only have one bike so it has to do everything, I only do the commute 2 days a week now, instead of 5, so I need something with a grin factor. I test road a CBR650r which was a good bike but it was completely missing the grin factor for me. I have narrowed it down to the SS or the RS660 and will test ride them in summer.

Thanks for watching! It’s 2017 💪

@@Laramoto Yaaay! That makes this video even MORE perfect, as I'm eyeing a 2017 right now! You are the best! Love from a bike girl in Europe 🥳

Having gone to measure my inseam, its a generous 32 inches. The great thing about the SS is that you can get a lower seat and adjust the pre-load at the back, so plenty of height play! And if you need a shorter spring, there are aftermarket options. I'm not sure on the GSX seat height. The SS would make a great alternative to an Ninja 650, but not sure I would own both as they are both essentially sports tourers? I'd like some variation in my dream garage! heheh

Thank you Matthew! Very much appreciated.

I am... check out the Bike World channel :)

Good luck! V2 might be a smidge harder on the wrists 🙀

Also thank you 😀

@@Laramoto that’s a challenge,but i am pretty determined 💪

You'd love the SS! They are certainly improving when it comes to running costs but I have had the gear sensor and fuel gauge go recently... more electronics failures than anything serious though. :)

I’d have to find out but it’s still an L twin and you’re gonna be sat on top of a cylinder head anyway 😝 (mine is a 2017)

It’s part of the garmin package but complemented with the RAM ball mount 😎

Hello Juan! Thank you for watching. I'm 5 foot 10 and I think the supersport is more upright than the monster, plus the benefits of fairing will really help on a long ride. It would be a good idea to sit on them back to back in a dealer I think!

@@Laramoto Yes! I've actually just been to the dealer to get an oil filter and sat on one, but I think a test ride is probably needed to decide :D Jesus, 5 foot 10!! I'm tiny next to you xD

Test ride is the only way! Good luck :)

Hello! I'm really not sure on that, I thought the MV Augustas were for sports rather than touring. If you can get your kit on it and find it comfortable in that position, then maybe! At least you'll know it will look fantastic at all times!

Thanks for the sub! And yes - get some mates and just do it. Even if its just the UK - you'll learn how to be self sufficient. There is something brilliant about packing your life on 2 wheels and just going for it!

Hehe haven’t been called a noob for a while! 🤣 It looks better to me 🥰 - I don’t look through it when riding!

@@LaramotoCheers and thanks for your reply, no offense intended. Your riding is good as far as I can see on your videos. I just want to high light that a tinted screen is more or less useless by making visibility bad when you are flat on the tank on the road or on track. The featured screen is quite high in the upper position and not being able to look through it just because you have a tinted visor or on a cloudy day is just a waste. That is my experience as former seasoned racer.

Fair! I wouldn’t put a tinted screen on my race bike, but I enjoy the look on the Ducati 😊

Yes! It’s not bad tbh!

@@Laramoto thanks for your reply, Lara. Can you tell if the ackrapovich exaust is street legal in the EU. Does it respect the Euro 5 standards?

No.. and no! ;)

Sure do! Laramotorev on Insta! Yes totally get the SS - she was perfect!

Great choice!

I agree!! 😍😍

I love the white as well. But I think it would look sexier with black wheels.

Hello! It’s call the RAM mount - will try and find a link 🤗

here you go! amzn.to/2DY0j9b

@@Laramoto Hi :) fab video. The ram mount link send to the connector, I don't suppose you know who supplied the fork mount?

@@Laramoto Hey Lara, great video.Do have the details how the ram mount connects to the fork top? looks like it covers the fork adjuster? Thanks Russ

sorry that was terrible English, What I mean is on your video it appears that the ram mount adaptor connects to the TOMTOM one end to connect the fork on the other. I can't find any fork mounted Adapter for the Duke SS? Thanks from a Duke newbe :)

It's the @knox armour Urbane Pro :) Subscribe to their newsletter and you should get a discount!

I'll always go Ducati but you'll get quite a punch out of the Kawasaki! Ride both - see what feels right :)

Squid for Squid,the 2020 Ninja(as it's now called)1000SX is away ahead,especially if you're buying an ex-demo bike....but i've a love for the Ducati character,i've lost plenty sleep thinking about what comes after the Tracer 900 and those 2 are high on my list!(probably buy a Super Tenere,since they don't meet Euro 5,and are going for 2/3rds of a BMW,Ducati,KTM,and can do 1/2m miles,we'll see?).

@@williamrae9954 thanks mate!👍🏾