NEW DELHI: Ducati's SuperSport 950 uses a 937 cc twin-cylinder engine and is listed from Rs 17,16,100, ex-showroom India, in Ducati Red. The official specification puts an adjustable windscreen and Ducati Quick Shift among its standard equipment. Price as of 3 November 2026, 23:18 IST.
| Item | Official figure or listing |
|---|---|
| 950, Ducati Red | From Rs 17,16,100, ex-showroom India |
| Engine displacement | 937 cc |
| Power | 110 hp at 9,000 rpm |
| Seat height | 810 mm |
| Fuel tank | 16 litres |
| Transmission | Six-speed, Ducati Quick Shift up/down |
This is Ducati's road-sport proposition, a useful distinction for readers drawn to the appearance of a faired motorcycle. Its equipment needs to be read around everyday road use, riding position and protection from airflow, alongside the engine specification.
What the 950 designation means
The model name is not the exact engine capacity. The technical table gives the displacement quoted above and identifies the engine as a liquid-cooled Testastretta L-twin. Reading the capacity directly avoids turning a marketing designation into a specification.
The standard quickshifter operates in both directions. That is relevant to the way the transmission is equipped, but it does not turn the motorcycle into an automatic. A rider still needs to understand the controls and their operating instructions rather than treating the feature name as a complete description.
Ducati also lists riding modes, cornering ABS, traction control and wheelie control. These are separate functions within the equipment package. Their presence describes the advertised assistance systems, without establishing how a particular rider will experience the motorcycle in traffic.
Standard equipment and accessory readiness
The page distinguishes standard equipment from items the motorcycle is ready to accept. Heated grips, an anti-theft system and the Ducati Multimedia System appear under the latter heading. Preparation for an accessory is different from that accessory being supplied in the advertised price.
This is especially useful when examining the cockpit. A display and a compatible platform do not by themselves establish that every connectivity function has been purchased or activated. The equipment description should identify what is fitted to the specific motorcycle being supplied.
The adjustable screen is another detail that deserves a practical check. Its usefulness depends on the interaction between the rider's height, posture and helmet. The official adjustment feature is verifiable; quiet airflow for every rider is not something a specification page can promise.
Who it is for
The SuperSport suits a rider who wants a Ducati with fairings and road-oriented equipment, and who values the ability to change wind protection and use a quickshifter. It is best understood through that combination, rather than by assuming every faired Ducati has the same brief as a circuit-focused superbike.
In Indian use, a sensible assessment would include slow manoeuvring, the reach to the ground and the posture maintained on a longer road section. These are particularly relevant to someone moving from an upright motorcycle. A familiar engine capacity category does not guarantee a familiar riding position.
The stated seat height is a reference point for that assessment, not a guarantee that all riders of a particular height will manage the bike equally. Leg length, seat shape and footwear can influence how secure a rider feels when stopping or moving the motorcycle.
How to read the India page
Only the 950 in Ducati Red has a clearly displayed price on the model selector read for this report. The same page contains explanatory copy about an S version, but that does not supply a current priced Indian S entry. No S price has been inferred from the suspension description.
The technical table describes a Marzocchi front fork and Sachs rear shock for the listed motorcycle. A reader should therefore avoid transferring the Ohlins description in the page's S-version text onto the priced standard model. Matching the variant name to the actual specification matters more than collecting feature names.
The published starting figure is also distinct from the final registered cost. The source does not settle an individual insurance choice or the cost of selected accessories. An itemised configuration would make the standard motorcycle and any additions visible separately.
For this model, the most revealing specification questions concern the relationship between fairing, screen, riding position and equipment. Those details explain its road-sport purpose more clearly than an isolated power comparison. They also give a prospective owner concrete points to examine during a demonstration.
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Official source: Ducati SuperSport 950 specifications and India listing.
