Planning To Buy A Ducati Streetfighter V4? Here Are The Pros And Cons

The Ducati Streetfighter V4 was launched in India in May 2021. It is one of hottest naked litre-class motorcycles on planet earth and shares its underpinnings and engine with the equally, if not more mental Panigale V4. Prices of the Ducati Streetfighter V4 start at Rs. 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom). There will be three variants of the Streetfighter V4 on sale - V4, V4 S and the V4 S Dark Stealth. The V4 S is priced at Rs. 22.99 lakh while the V4 S Dark Stealth variant is the most expensive of them all, priced at Rs. 23.19 lakh.

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The Ducati Streetfighter V4 S has semi-active electronic Ohlins suspension

The 1,103 cc, V4 engine makes 205 bhp at 13,000 rpm and the 122 Nm of peak torque coming in at 9,500 rpm. Ducati also gives you the option of going for the full Akrapovic performance exhaust, which lowers the weight by 6 kg and increase the power to 218 bhp and 130 Nm. Like the Panigale V4 and V4 S, the higher-spec Streetfighter V4 S gets Ohlins electronic suspension, Ohlins steering damper, and lightweight Marchesini wheels. 

Also included in the performance accessories package is the Akrapovic titanium full exhaust system

Its aggressive design, bold lines and the 'means business' look that the single-sided swingarm provides means it is one of the best-looking motorcycles on the planet. In fact, the motorcycle was awarded the most beautiful motorcycle at EICMA 2019. Adding to the sportiness are MotoGP style bi-plane wings. Mounted on each side of the bike's side panels, they are said to generate 28 kg of down-force at 270 kmph.

The matte black colour, called Dark Stealth will only be available in the Ducati Streetfighter V4 S

The motorcycle offers three different preset riding styles so that the bike's performance can be adapted to rider, track/route and weather conditions. These modes include race riding mode, sport riding mode and street riding Mode. The electronics package also includes a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) along with cornering ABS, traction control, slide control, wheelie control, power launch, bi-directional quick-shifter, engine brake control and electronic suspension. The Streetfighter V4 also gets a 5-inch full-TFT high resolution colour screen and can be fitted with the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS). DMS is available as a Ducati Performance plug-and-play accessory.

2021 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S

Pros

1. Excellent ride experience. Brilliant riding and handling characteristics.
2. Long list of electronic rider aids
3. Three options to choose from. Sharp, aggressive design.

Cons

1. Impractical for daily usage
2. High maintenance and ownership costs
3. With prices starting at Rs. 19.99 lakh, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 is an expensive motorcycle