2021 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S Review | MC Commute
- 5 months ago
Ducati’s Streetfighter V4 is easily one of the most—if not the most—aggressive high-performance naked bikes the world has seen. And it gets even more rowdy when bathed in accessories from the Ducati Performance catalog. Dripping in carbon fiber, magnesium, and titanium this $47,787.43 (as tested) V4 S is as wild as an accessorized production bike gets.
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As usual, the highlight of this Ducati is the insane performance of its 1,103cc V-4 engine. From bottom to top, this engine has a powerband that feels like it came straight from satan’s workshop (good thing). And it’s even more vicious with the $5,541.15 handmade titanium Akrapovič exhaust and $3,548.65 dry clutch. If you’re a die-hard motorsport enthusiast, this is music to your ears.
There are a lot of neat-sounding and high-performance two- and four-wheeled vehicles out there, but nothing sounds as mean, nor accelerates as quickly as this Streetfighter—especially when you’re giving it the beans near its 15,000 rpm redline.
Yet, if you lug the engine at lower revs and short-shift it through the six-speed gearbox, the Streetfighter happily complies offering quasi-civilized manners. Miles per gallon figures in the high 30s are also possible if you stay off the pipe. Realistically however, expect around 30 mpg if you ride it like you’re supposed to.
The Öhlins semi-active suspension performs well and filters out the effects of worn pavement yet provides suitable road holding at lean with generous servings of throttle. We preferred the dynamic setting in its most aggressive suspension program.
A high-end electronics package allows for plenty of adjustability. The electronics have a wide range of adjustment allowing the rider to tweak the engine, traction control, and ABS character to their skill set. Advanced riders will especially appreciate the lofty performance barrier the electronics allow. For instance, the ABS programming in Level 3 (most restrictive) is at a higher level than some manufacturers’ setups on modern liter-class superbikes. Well done, Ducati.
A 5-inch color TFT display keeps tabs on it all. It’s a reasonably sharp-looking display, but it should be larger and the user interface remains well behind the competition. The menu navigation and switch gear are clunky and Ducati could learn a thing or two from Apple, BMW, and Yamaha...
Find out more: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2021-ducati-streetfighter-v4-s-mc-commute-review/
Photography: Joseph Agustin Photo
Video/edit: @AdamWaheed
Motorcycle Riding Gear
Helmet: Shoei RF-SR
Jacket: REV’IT! Hudson
Gloves: REV’IT! Chevron 2
Pant: REV’IT Austin
Boots: TCX X-Vibe EVO Air
Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyclist
Shop Products We Use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcyclistmagazine
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As usual, the highlight of this Ducati is the insane performance of its 1,103cc V-4 engine. From bottom to top, this engine has a powerband that feels like it came straight from satan’s workshop (good thing). And it’s even more vicious with the $5,541.15 handmade titanium Akrapovič exhaust and $3,548.65 dry clutch. If you’re a die-hard motorsport enthusiast, this is music to your ears.
There are a lot of neat-sounding and high-performance two- and four-wheeled vehicles out there, but nothing sounds as mean, nor accelerates as quickly as this Streetfighter—especially when you’re giving it the beans near its 15,000 rpm redline.
Yet, if you lug the engine at lower revs and short-shift it through the six-speed gearbox, the Streetfighter happily complies offering quasi-civilized manners. Miles per gallon figures in the high 30s are also possible if you stay off the pipe. Realistically however, expect around 30 mpg if you ride it like you’re supposed to.
The Öhlins semi-active suspension performs well and filters out the effects of worn pavement yet provides suitable road holding at lean with generous servings of throttle. We preferred the dynamic setting in its most aggressive suspension program.
A high-end electronics package allows for plenty of adjustability. The electronics have a wide range of adjustment allowing the rider to tweak the engine, traction control, and ABS character to their skill set. Advanced riders will especially appreciate the lofty performance barrier the electronics allow. For instance, the ABS programming in Level 3 (most restrictive) is at a higher level than some manufacturers’ setups on modern liter-class superbikes. Well done, Ducati.
A 5-inch color TFT display keeps tabs on it all. It’s a reasonably sharp-looking display, but it should be larger and the user interface remains well behind the competition. The menu navigation and switch gear are clunky and Ducati could learn a thing or two from Apple, BMW, and Yamaha...
Find out more: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2021-ducati-streetfighter-v4-s-mc-commute-review/
Photography: Joseph Agustin Photo
Video/edit: @AdamWaheed
Motorcycle Riding Gear
Helmet: Shoei RF-SR
Jacket: REV’IT! Hudson
Gloves: REV’IT! Chevron 2
Pant: REV’IT Austin
Boots: TCX X-Vibe EVO Air
Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyclist
Shop Products We Use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcyclistmagazine
See more from us: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/