Ducati Streetfighter V2 launched in India: Know the price, features and more

It is believed that Ducati Streetfighter V2 will be a rival of Triumph Street Triple, BMW F 900 R and Kawasaki Z900. This bike fits in the same lineup as the Streetfighter V4 and V4S and can be considered a stripped down version of the Panigale V2.

In terms of design, this Ducati bike is similar to the Streetfighter V4. As such, it features V-shaped LED daytime running lights, a muscular-looking fuel tank, silver-colored radiator shrouds, underbelly exhaust system, single-sided swingarm, hood and step-up saddle design.

Speaking of the powertrain, the Ducati Streetfighter V2 is powered by a 955cc twin-cylinder arranged in a 90-degree configuration, and the automaker calls it the Superquadro. In addition, the sports bike gets liquid cooling and the desmodromic valve system from Ducati.

This sport bike’s engine is capable of producing up to 150.9 hp maximum power at 10,750 rpm and a peak torque of 101.4 Nm peak torque at 9,000 rpm. The sports bike is paired with a six-speed gearbox with a bidirectional quickshifter. The throttle bodies are independently controlled with a ride-by-wire system. It also shares the exhaust system with the Panigale V2.

The maintenance intervals of the Ducati Streetfighter V2 have been set at 12,000 km or 12 months, while the valve clearance checks must be done every 24,000 km.

In addition, the monocoque aluminum chassis is hung on fully adjustable 43mm Showa forks at the front and a Sachs mono shock absorber at the rear, also fully adjustable. In terms of braking duties, Ducati’s sports bike gets a dual 320mm disc up front, grabbed by Brembo Monobloc M4s, each with four pistons. At the back is a 245mm disc with a two-piston caliper.

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