Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing

2003 Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2003 Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing sport motorcycle, Ducati features a 992 cc (60.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85.5 HP (62.4 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 87.5 Nm (64.5 lb-ft) at 5,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 86.2 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,750 rpm) and peak power (7,750 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing measures 185.2 kg (408 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.17 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,395 mm (54.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.