Ducati's Streetfighter V4 is essentially a naked version of its Panigale V4 streetbike. With more than 200 hp of output coming from its 1,103-cc Desmosedici Stradale engine, the Streetfighter V4 is a tempting ride.

Ducati knows of the Streetfighter V4's appeal, which is why the fastest streetfighter in America will still be available for the 2021 model year.

Ducati Streetfighter V4

2021 Ducati Streetfighter V4 red
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The Ducati Streetfighter V4 is born from the “Fight Formula” -- it's a Panigale V4 without the fairings, but with a high and wide handlebar. Its 90-degree V4 engine -- based on the V4 MotoGP unit – is compact yet powerful. In fact, it delivers 208 hp of max output and 90 lb.-ft. of peak torque, which is more than plenty for a 397-lb naked bike (dry weight).

Available in Ducati Red with dark grey frame, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 rides on black wheels five-spoke aluminum alloy casted wheels shod with Pirelli Diablo Corsa 2 rubbers. It features fully adjustable Show BPF fork on the front and fully adjustable Sachs unit on the rear.

Ducati Streetfighter V4 S

2021 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S red
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On the other hand, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 S is still powered by the same engine as the Streetfighter V4, with the same levels of output and torque. However, it boasts a number of better specs and features than its sibling. For instance, the Streetfighter V4 S is lighter than the Streetfighter V4 by around five pounds (dry weight).

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These naked bikes also differ with regard to their suspensions and wheels. On the front, the S version has Öhlins NIX30 43-mm fully adjustable fork. On the rear, Streetfighter V4 S employs Öhlins TTX35 fully adjustable fork. Both features Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode. The S version also rides on three-spoke forged aluminum wheels.

New Dark Stealth Color

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The Ducati Streetfighter V4 S is available in two color schemes: Ducati Red with dark grey frame and Dark Stealth with dark grey frame. Both naked bikes feature new front brake pumps and a self-purging clutch. Both are also compliant with the Euro 5 anti-pollution legislation.

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