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When Ducati released their Streetfighter in 2009, the bike quickly gained a cult following. The aggressive attitude of their sport motorcycles, melded with the naked sensibility of the Monster, came together with the 1,099 cc, eight-valve L-twin at its core. A smaller version with the 848 mill came later.
Once Ducati unveiled their V-four engine, the Streetfighter returned with more power (and cylinders) than ever. 208 horsepower put their fighter firmly in the open class, aided by a full suite of rider assists to manage the new engine. The Streetfighter V4 and V4 S are very potent motorcycles, and Ducati just added a V4 SP model to raise the bar even higher. Even so, something was still missing from the line.
For those who want a Streetfighter, but don’t need V4 power, Ducati has just unveiled the Streetfighter V2. In their words, it is “the perfect synthesis between boldness and essentiality... an intuitive and easy-to-handle motorcycle, with the right dose of power.”
The 955 cc Superquadro desmo engine produces 153 horsepower at 10,750 rpm and 74.8 foot-pounds of torque at 9,000 rpm. This short-stroke powerplant also receives a shorter final gear ratio intended for street riding, as opposed to the longer ratio found in the Panigale V2.
The aluminum frame uses the engine as a stressed member. The Streetfighter V2’s dry weight is a claimed 392 pounds dry, which means 150-odd horsepower will be more than adequate. Front suspension is a 43 mm BPF fork from Showa, and a Sachs shock brings up the rear. The five-spoke wheels come with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires. Braking is handled by Brembo monoblocs, radially mounted, as you’d expect.
Ergonomics and comfort are meant for the street, unlike the thoroughbred Panigale line. This means a flat handlebar, a wide seat, and repositioned footpegs for more legroom and an upright riding position. Of course, Ducati assures us that the rider can easily take a more aggressive stance on the bike for fun at track days or technical roads.
Ducati effectively copy-pasted the Panigale V2’s electronics package into the Streetfighter V2, and why not? This nets a six-axis IMU, cornering-enhanced ABS, wheelie control, engine brake control, traction control, and the requisite Ducati Quick Shift (up and down). The Streetfigher also gets three ride modes including a blunted rain setting. All settings and modes are adjusted using the 4.3-inch TFT display.
Considering a Streetfighter V2? Ducati says the bikes will be available starting in February of 2022 in one color only: Ducati red with black wheels. Pricing starts at $16,995.
| 2022 Ducati Streetfighter V2 | |
|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $16,995 |
| Engine | 955 cc, eight-valve desmodromic, liquid-cooled L-twin |
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Transmission, final drive |
six-speed, chain |
| Claimed horsepower | 153 @ 10,750 rpm |
| Claimed torque | 74.8 foot-pounds @ 9,000 rpm |
| Frame | Aluminum monocoque |
| Front suspension | Showa BPF 43 mm fork, adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound; 4.72 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Sachs monoshock, adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound; 5.12 inches of travel |
| Front brake | Dual Brembo Monobloc M4.32 four-piston calipers, 320 mm discs, ABS |
| Rear brake | Two-piston caliper, 245 mm disc, ABS |
| Rake, trail | 24.0 degrees, 3.7 inches |
| Wheelbase | 57.7 inches |
| Seat height | 33.3 inches |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 gallons |
| Tires | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 120/70R17 front, 180/60ZR17 rear |
| Claimed weight | 392 pounds (dry) |
| Available | February 2022 |
| Warranty | 24 months, unlimited mileage |
| More info | ducati.com |
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