Accessories for DUCATI 1000 SS

Accessories for the Ducati 1000 SS

The Ducati 1000 SS is a sports bike at home on the road, particularly when the route turns twisty. That makes the way you ride a useful starting point for choosing accessories: where your hands sit, how braking feels on the approach to a bend and which details you want to see when you step back from the bike. For the 2003–2006 models, the options here cover both riding-related parts and finishing touches.

What riders usually fit to the Ducati 1000 SS

• Handlebars: on a sports bike, the position of your hands and upper body can become noticeable over a long stretch of winding road. Handlebar parts give you a way to focus on that riding position and how the bike feels as you steer into successive bends.
• Brakes: arriving at a bend on the road puts a premium on measured braking. Brake parts are worth considering if you pay particular attention to the feel at the controls and to how confidently you can judge your inputs before turning in.
• Covers and caps: these small pieces can make a difference to the visible finish of a 1000 SS. They let you attend to particular areas of the bike without making every change about riding position or what happens at the controls.
• Mirrors: road riding means keeping track of what is behind you as well as what lies through the next corner. Mirrors belong in that everyday picture, especially when you want the view to work with the position you naturally adopt on the bike.
• Filters: if your Ducati sees regular road miles, filters remain part of its routine upkeep. They are easy to overlook beside the more visible accessories, but they deserve a place in your plans for continued use.

For rides built around flowing roads, you may want to start with the controls. If the bike's appearance matters just as much to you, the smaller finishing pieces are worth a closer look.