Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing vs Indian C (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairingstacks up against the Indian C. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairingIndian C
Model year20031915
Price——
Engine992 cc994 cc
Horsepower86 hp—
Torque88 Nm—
Weight185 kg—
Seat height32 mm—
Fuel capacity4.2 L—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed—
Front brakesDouble disc—
Rear brakesSingle disc—
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 3-28 / 3-28

Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing vs Indian C — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing and the Indian C usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Supersport 1000 DS Half-fairing brings 86 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Indian C counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: