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The 2024 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S. (Ducati/)

Overview

While Ducati's superbikes may be the heart and soul of the brand, if there's one motorcycle that most epitomizes Ducati's ethos of "style, sophistication, and performance," it's arguably the Streetfighter V4. At once savagely fast with racetrack-precise handling and beautiful brutalist styling, it's also downright humane: Rear cylinder deactivation minimizes heat at idle, smooth and linear power delivery makes it controllable despite pumping out superbike levels of performance, and electronic rider aids enable you to harness its performance. Heck, the seat is even comfortable, with cushioning only 10mm thinner than that of the Multistrada V4. The Streetfighter V4 is refined yet exciting, accessible yet transcendent.

Just as the original 2009 Streetfighter was based on the superbike of the era, the Streetfighter V4 is based on the Panigale V4 and uses a version of the 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale that pumps out a claimed 208 hp at 13,000 rpm and 90.4 lb.-ft. of torque at 9,500 rpm. The Streetfighter's amazingly sophisticated electronics package inherits the Panigale's latest advances; our tester was particularly impressed by ABS Cornering EVO and Engine Brake Control EVO 2, which helped him enter corners with huge confidence. When you ride it, you can't help but think: "If Ducati can make this, no wonder it's dominating MotoGP."

From left to right: the base-model Streetfighter, the V4 S in Grey Nero, and the V4 SP2. (Ducati/)

Pricing and Variants

The base-model 2024 Streetfighter starts at $22,095. The V4 S, which gets semi-active suspension, forged Marchesini wheels, and a lithium-ion battery, starts at $27,595. The V4 SP2 ($37,995) is a numbered model and features carbon fiber wheels, an STM-EVO SBK dry clutch, Winter Test livery, and more. The V4 Supreme, a collaboration with the New York–based clothing brand, is a limited and numbered edition and costs $50,000. The V4 Lamborghini, limited to 693 units and starting at $68,000, has Lamborghini Huràcan STO-inspired styling and a host of go-fast goodies.

The $38,000 SP2 in action. You can practically hear the dry clutch, can't you? (Ducati/)

Competition

• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/hyper-naked-motorcycles-comparison-test-review-part-2-2023/"><b>Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100</b></a> and <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/aprilia-rsv4-factory-special-edition-first-look/"><b>V4 Factory SE-09 SBK 1100</b></a>, $19,599, $19,999
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/ktm-1390-super-duke-r-evo-first-ride-review/"><b>KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo, $21,499</b></a>

News and Reviews

• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/ducati-streetfighter-v4-s-first-ride-2023/"><b>2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S First Ride</b></a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/ducati-factory-visit-technology-overview/"><b>Ducati—Better Living Through Electronics</b></a>

2024 Ducati Streetfighter V4 Claimed Specs

MSRP:	$22,095 / $27,595 (V4 S in Ducati Red)
Engine:	Liquid-cooled Desmosedici Stradale 90° V-4, rearward-rotating crankshaft, 4 desmodromically actuated valves/cyl.
Displacement:	1,103cc
Bore x Stroke:	81.0 x 53.5mm
Compression Ratio:	14.0:1
Transmission/Final Drive:	6-speed/chain
Fuel System:	Electronic fuel injection w/ elliptical throttle bodies; ride-by-wire
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate slipper and self-servo; hydraulically actuated
Frame:	Aluminum alloy
Front Suspension:	43mm fully adjustable Showa BPF fork (base) / 43mm Öhlins NIX 30 w/ electronically adjustable compression and rebound damping (V4 S); 4.7 in. travel
Rear Suspension:	Fully adjustable Sachs (base) / Öhlins TTX 36 w/ electronically adjustable compression and rebound damping (V4 S); 5.1 in. travel
Front Brake:	Brembo 4-piston Stylema Monoblock caliper, dual 330mm discs w/ Cornering ABS EVO
Rear Brake:	2-piston floating caliper, 245mm disc w/ Cornering ABS EVO
Wheels, Front/Rear:	Cast aluminum (base) / 3-spoke forged aluminum (V4 S); 17 x 3.50 in. / 17 x 6.00 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:	Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa; 120/70-17 / 200/60-17
Rake/Trail:	24.5°/4.0 in.
Wheelbase:	58.6 in.
Seat Height:	33.3 in.
Fuel Capacity:	4.4 gal.
Wet Weight:	444 lb. (base) / 434 lb. (V4 S)
Contact:	ducati.com

The collaboration with New York–based clothing company Supreme resulted in a unique livery by Drudi Performance. (Ducati/)
The TFT dash and well-thought-out graphic interfaces make changing settings intuitive. (Ducati/)
The V4 S in Grey Nero. (Ducati/)