Source: MotorcyclistOnline.com
[[{“value”:”The 2024 Ducati Streetfighter V2. (Ducati/)OverviewThe common line of thinking states that the main reason you buy a Streetfighter V2 is that you can’t afford a Streetfighter V4. No doubt there’s some truth to that, considering the bestselling V4 S is some $9,600 more expensive than the V2. But the base-model Streetfighter V4 is “only” $4,100 more than the V2 and comes with some higher-spec components and produces 55 more horsepower. There’s more to it than just price.First, no matter how brilliant the Streetfighter V4′s Desmosedici Stradale V-4 engine is, there’s something about a Ducati V-twin. The Streetfighter V2 uses a 955cc Superquadro that produces a claimed 153 hp at 10,750 rpm and 74.8 lb.-ft. of torque at 9,000 rpm, all of which is controlled through the latest IMU-managed rider aids. Second, on a 200-plus horsepower, liter-plus motorcycle, it almost doesn’t matter how good the chassis is; the riding experience is so dominated by the engine. The Streetfighter V2′s still-potent but not too-potent engine leaves the brain room to process the sensations provided by everything else—the tremendous front-end feel, the midcorner composure, the…take your pick…fragrance of the blossoms in spring (if that’s your thing), the precision of the dialed-in quickshifter—whatever you’re into. The point is, less is not always less. Less can also just be different. So the Streetfighter V2 may be less powerful and less expensive than the V4, but it’s also different—in the best possible way. Especially if you have a particular fondness for V-twin motorcycles that have “Ducati” written on the tank.The Storm Green color adds $300 to the base price. (Ducati/)Pricing and VariantsThe 2024 Streetfighter V2 is available in Ducati Red for $17,995 and Storm Green for $18,295.Aerodynamic winglets are available through the Ducati accessory catalog. (Ducati/)Competition<a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/ktm-990-duke-first-ride-review/”><b>KTM 990 Duke, $12,500</b></a>News and Reviews<a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/2022-ducati-streetfighter-v2-first-ride/”><b>2022 Ducati Streetfighter V2 First Ride Review</b></a>2024 Ducati Streetfighter V2 Claimed Specs
MSRP:
$17,995 (Ducati Red) / $18,295 (Storm Green)
Engine:
Superquadro liquid-cooled, 90° V-twin; 4 valves/cyl.
Displacement:
955cc
Bore x Stroke:
100.0 x 60.8mm
Compression Ratio:
12.5:1
Transmission/Final Drive:
6-speed/chain
Fuel System:
Electronic fuel injection; ride-by-wire
Clutch:
Wet, multiplate slipper; hydraulic actuation
Frame:
Aluminum monocoque
Front Suspension:
43mm Showa BPF fork, fully adjustable; 4.7 in. travel
Rear Suspension:
Sachs shock, fully adjustable; 5.1 in. travel
Front Brake:
Brembo M4.32 4-piston calipers, dual 320mm semi-floating discs w/ Cornering ABS EVO
Rear Brake:
2-piston caliper, 245mm disc w/ Cornering ABS EVO
Wheels, Front/Rear:
Cast aluminum; 17 x 3.50 in. / 17 x 5.50 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV; 120/70-17/ 180/60-17
Rake/Trail:
24.0°/3.7 in.
Wheelbase:
57.7 in.
Seat Height:
33.3 in.
Fuel Capacity:
4.5 gal.
Wet Weight:
441 lb.
Contact:
ducati.com
The V2 uses a 4.3-inch TFT dash. (Ducati/)Compared to the Panigale V2 upon which it’s based, final drive gearing has been shortened via the addition of two teeth to the rear sprocket. (Ducati/)The Streetfighter has a 26mm (1 inch) longer wheelbase than the Panigale V2 thanks to a 16mm (0.6 inch) longer swingarm and two additional chain links that offset the gearing change. (Ducati/)”}]]
