ext to sheer performance, aesthetics rank high on a Ducati engineer’s list when crafting a new masterpiece. Yet again, they’ve managed to hit a homerun in the styling department. If you look closely at the front facia, the twin air intakes and LED running lights are located in the same position as the Superbike. Above, a larger halogen head light is flanked by sleek-looking stalk-mount turn signals. Also new are the stylized fluid reservoirs, and its smaller switchgear not only look cooler, they function more intuitively too.
A fresh-looking instrument display stays in theme with the slimmer handlebar-mounted switchgear. By default the display provides speed information digitally, while rpms are displayed in a bar graph style from left-to-right. Additional functionality, including time, ambient air/coolant temperature, battery voltage, and trip meters, can be accessed via the left-hand handlebar-mounted switch. The S model adds additional functionality with its standard Ducati Data Analysis (DDA) and Ducati Traction Control (DTC) feature. The dash unit also incorporates various warning lights (neutral, turn signals, high beam, rev limit, low oil pressure, fuel reserve and DTC intervention status (on S model), as well as scheduled maintenance.
Besides from some very subtle differences, the front fender, fuel tank, and rear tail section all resemble the 848/1098/1198. However, the Streetfighter makes use of LED lighting components below the main headlight and within the taillight.
Engine: Liquid-cooled 1099cc L-Twin, 4 val. DOHCBore x Stroke: 104 x 64.7mm
Compression Ratio: 12.4:1
Fuel Delivery: Marelli fuel-injection
Horsepower: 155hp @ 9500 rpm (claimed)
Torque: 85 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm (claimed)
Clutch: Dry, multi-plate, hydraulic actuation
Transmission: 6-speed; Chain final drive
Frame: Steel-Trellis
Front Suspension: Showa 43mm inverted fork, 3-way adjustable for preload, compression and rebound; 5.0 in. travel; S Model: Ohlins 43mm inverted fork with TiN; 3-way adjustable; 4.7 in. travel
Rear Suspension: Showa gas-charged shock, 3-way adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound; 5.0 in. travel; S Model: Ohlins gas-charged shock, 3-way adjustable; 5.0 in. travel
Front Brakes: 330mm discs with radial-mount Brembo four-piston monobloc calipers
Rear Brake: 245mm disc, twin-piston caliper
Tires: Pirelli Diablo Corsa III 120/70R17 190/55R17
Dry Weight: 373 lbs; S Model: 368 lbs. (claimed)
Wheelbase: 58.1 in.
Length: 83.5 in.
Rake: 25.6-deg,
Seat Height: 33.3 in.
Fuel Capacity: 4.4 gal.
MSRP: $14,995; S Model: $18,995
Warranty: Two year
