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Ducati SS1000 DS
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Average Ratings for Ducati SS1000 DS

  • Build quality3.5 stars
  • Reliability3.5 stars
  • Value for Money4 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.5 stars
  • Overall Rating4.9 stars

1 Review For Ducati SS1000 DS

  • gralyn Rank: Sergeant 27th Apr 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Good Points: Just listen to it!
    Loads of torque.
    Smooth gear box.
    It's a Ducati.
    Handles well
    Decent pillion


    Bad Points: Its not the quickest.
    Heavy clutch is hard work in town.


    General comments: This is my first Ducati and I love it. OK it's not as powerful as the 1999 R1 I exchanged for it, it's not as quick and if truth be known it doesn't handle quite as well but all the same, it's an awesome bike.
    The power's low down so the acceleration is there at really low revs and the gears are the smoothest I've ever experienced. The Brembos do a great job of stopping it and it holds its line superbly through the back roads. There's plenty enough power for everyday road use and its a pleasure to ride on the open road. There's loads of room for a pillion, a good grab rail for them to hold on to and the bike handles well two up.
    Having said that its not a machine you'd want to do too much town work on. The tank's quite long so the riding position puts pressure on the wrists and the break and clutch are heavy. It's air cooled to boot so watch the temperature go up and up in traffic.
    I've only had the machine a couple of weeks so I can't comment on the famed Ducati reliability. All I can say is it looks superb and the sound of the engine puts a smile on my face every time I ride it.
    Would I recommend it? If you love Ducatis - Yes. If not - get a R1.