So many great bikes out there that aren't race reps....
It's amazing how things become clear (and the assumptions de-bunked) when you construct the complete picture ...
Here is the dyno performance of the S1k R and the SS on one chart. It highlights how distracting the peak numbers on their own can be.
I created a chart plotting the torque, in ft. lb. (Ducati insists on publishing kg-m). I attach the chart below for your collective perusal..... The SS actually pulls harder from 3k RPM through to 8k which is just about all of the SS rev band, the S1 isn't pulling away until you hit probably around 170kph. That is an irrelevant advantage unless you are running hot laps on the track ... Yes, the S1 continues to pull hard through 11k+ but by then you are looking at jail time on the street anyway ... Am I doing a good job trying to talk myself into the SS?!
Then there's price ... S1000R loaded is about CDN $17k and comes with 2 things that aren't available on the SS; cruise control DDC front suspension ... the SS S is around 16k but you have to buy both the sport pack and touring pack (couldn't find pricing but figure $2k) to get a comparable goodie list ... So the SS S costs a little more, you get a little less ( no cruise, Dynamic front susp. cornering ABS, and less top end)... but makes the S1K look the ugly sister, I mean sibling ...
So at the end of the day (week, month) it will be an emotional (read seat of the pants) decision because on just the facts (at least on paper) the jury is hung ... Come on spring!!