If you’re the type to be more cautious as you navigate bends, the Supersport’s excellent fueling means careful throttle inputs are met without harsh abruptness during on/off throttle inputs. Tires are Pirelli Diablo Rosso III measuring 120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear – the latter size chosen specifically to highlight the Supersport’s agility, says Caprara. Its trellis frame is derived from the Monster line, with Marzocchi supplying the fully adjustable fork and Sachs delivering the shock with preload and rebound adjustability.
Clutchless upshifts go on without a hitch, and a slipper clutch helps mask any mistakes made changing down.Īs fun and athletic as the engine is, the Supersport is blessed with a chassis and supporting cast that are equally down to party. The standard models we rode for the street ride were not equipped with the quickshifter, but it wasn’t much of a problem.
Ratios are identical to the Hypermotard, but according to Giuseppe Caprara, Supersport Project Leader, the gears themselves have been strengthened compared to the Hyper to better handle the stress from the quickshifter, which works in both directions and comes standard on the S model. Rowing through the six cogs is easy enough.
