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# Revived Sports Motorbikes
Ducati's New Offering is Its First SuperSport Bike In Nearly a Decade

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-12 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-motorbikes
References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/ducati-2017-supersport-s/45855/) & [supersport.ducati](http://supersport.ducati.com/en_ww/)

Italian motorbike company [Ducati](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-panigale-v4-lamborghini) is launching a beautiful new sports motorbike, the [SuperSport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport), that marks the venerable brand's return to the public limelight after several years. This particular sports motorbike comes equipped with a V2 engine that is capable of pumping out 113 horsepower and 71.2 pound-feet of torque.

Elsewhere, this sports motorbike features the addition of standard Ducati electronics such as multi-level traction control and a variety of different riding modes suited for casual riding, racing and long-distance touring-style riding, while a new and improved chassis helps keep the bike's weight down. The motorbike comes with digital gear-shifting and looks the part in its red and dark grey livery.

Fusing high performance with inimitable style, the return of the Ducati SuperSport marks the start of a brave new era for [Italian sports motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.8/10
- Popularity: 38% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Revived Sports Motorbikes:** The launch of the Ducati SuperSport signals a comeback for Italian sports motorbikes, combining high performance with style.
- **Enhanced Motorbike Electronics:** Ducati's SuperSport showcases the integration of multi-level traction control and various riding modes, paving the way for advancements in motorbike electronics.
- **Improved Motorbike Chassis:** The new and upgraded chassis of the SuperSport provides weight reduction opportunities for future motorbike designs.

### Where This Applies

- **Motorbike Manufacturing:** The release of the Ducati SuperSport opens doors for innovation and competition in the motorbike manufacturing industry.
- **Automotive Electronics:** The advanced electronics incorporated in the SuperSport presents opportunities for growth and development in the automotive electronics industry.
- **Automotive Design:** The sleek design and livery of the SuperSport inspires creativity and evolution in the field of automotive design.

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