Ducati is a low torque machine, its quick. The striple tourque kicks in around 7500 rpm. All the torque just kicks in at low rpms and is a bullet off the line, the striple can hold its own but if there is not enough room for you to reach high rpms the ducati is the winner. In the street/city riding, the ducati is powerful. Also the striple is about 50kg lighter so its a monster in the twisties. Its light and nimble and uses its power much more efficiently (I have not ridden the supersport, this is my assumption because the ducati can not keep up). However the ducati is no match for the high revving striple in the twisties. Keep in mind the ducati is not the S version so it does not have the ohlins. We are both good riders and like to ride aggressive (when safe) do some spirited riding/touring and take the bikes to the twisties. I ride a 18 striple RS in crystal white (its pretty) and my friend bought a brand new 18 ducati supersport around the same time.
