Ducati continued its weeks-long new-model blitz by including two motorcycles to the Streetfighter lineup. Known as V2 and V4 SP, respectively, they bookend the vary by providing fanatics an entry-level possibility and a top-of-the-line trim fitted with plenty of racing-bred components.
We’ll begin on the backside: Proven beneath, the Streetfighter V2 is a extra road-focused various to the Panigale V2. Like its extra highly effective siblings, it loses the fairing that covers the engine, and it is characterised by a pointy, sporty-looking design. We’re instructed that the V-shaped headlight is impressed by the Joker’s grin. In comparison with the Panigale, which is nearer to a race bike, the Streetfighter will get a wider saddle with extra padding, increased handlebars, and repositioned footpegs. These adjustments make it simpler and extra comfy to experience every day.
Energy comes from a 955-cubic-centimeter two-cylinder engine that develops 153 horsepower at a screaming 10,750 rpm and 75 pound-feet of torque at 9,000 rpm. Each V2s share the identical engine, however the Streetfighter is fitted with a shorter remaining ratio to extend low-end torque. Many of the braking system comes from the Panigale as nicely, although the brake pads are much less aggressive and higher suited to street use.
On the different finish of the spectrum, the V4 SP positive aspects an array of enhancements made with monitor use in thoughts. It is associated to the V4 S, nevertheless it weighs 432 kilos in working situation (so with all fluids), which means it is about seven kilos lighter. Shaving weight from a high-performance motorbike is simpler stated than achieved, however Ducati pulled it off by becoming carbon rims which might be about three kilos lighter than the aluminum models on the V4 S, amongst different components. Eradicating weight from the wheels additionally makes the V4 SP significantly extra agile, particularly in fast turns.
The remainder of the specs sheet reads like a high-end automobile’s, no less than by way of the supplies and applied sciences used. There’s an Öhlins Good EC 2.0 system that adjusts the suspension’s damping power relying on the rider’s enter, adjustable footpegs made with CNC-machined aluminum, a carbon fiber entrance mudguard, and a lithium-ion battery. Brembo offered the large entrance brake caliper.
Proven in our gallery, the Streetfighter V4 SP is powered by a 1.1-liter four-cylinder engine tuned to offer 208 horsepower and 90 pound-feet of torque. These figures are on par with those posted by the Streetfighter V4 S; weight and design are the first differentiators.
Ducati sellers in the USA will start receiving each new Streetfighter fashions in February 2022. Pricing for the V2 begins at $16,995, so it is essentially the most reasonably priced member of the vary, whereas the V4 SP prices $35,500, so it is by far the most costly of the bunch.
