High Life

HIGH LIFE 105 On the road, the Testastretta 11° guaranteesplentyofpowerthroughout the rev range, meaning whip-like acceleration out of corners, fewer gear changes and incredible riding enjoyment. In fact, the entire engine control and injection systems have been tweaked to make the most of the twin-cylinder ’ s innate characteristics. The electronic throttle control ensures precise transmission of the rider ’ s wrist action to the engine, resulting in a ride of unparalleled control and unbridled enjoyment while turning into and accelerating out of corners. The design is similarly sleek, starting with its distinctive LED Daytime Running Lights which position the headlight ’ s low and high beam parabolas in the shadows of the assembly, almost hiding them from direct frontal view. The low-set, streamlined nose of the SuperSport flows naturally into the steel fuel tank structure, carrying the color scheme all the way into the cockpitthathousestheLCDinstrument panel. A sports-style Plexiglas screen with two different height settings ensures aerodynamically efficient airflowprotection. Seen side-on, the lines, proportions and volumes are typical of Ducati sports bikes, with the streamlined tail and sculpted tank playing a pivotal role. Cut to reveal exhaust manifold and engine, the lower fairing is designed to be easy on theeye, amustonaDucati SuperSport.