A bike born from the application of Fight Formula on the new Panigale V4 – the seventh revolutionary generation of Ducati superbikes – sits at the top of its performance class while improving rider comfort and enjoyability in road use.
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2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4: ANYTHING BUT STANDARD.
Introducing the new 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4…
The standard version, with fully adjustable 43 mm Showa BPF fork, Sachs shock and steering damper, Y-shaped five-spoke wheels in aluminum alloy, and a lead battery.
A bike born from the application of Fight Formula on the new Panigale V4 – the seventh revolutionary generation of Ducati superbikes – sits at the top of its performance class while improving rider comfort and enjoyability in road use.
The new Streetfighter V4 is a beautiful, fast, and sophisticated Ducati superbike, stripped of its fairings, with a high and wide handlebar, a weight of 417 lb., a 205 hp Desmosedici Stradale engine, biplane wings, and an electronics package that is unlike any other in the world.
Derived from the Panigale V4, it consists of the same engine, chassis, and electronics configurations. The difference in horsepower is due to different intakes. For the first time, Ducati has chosen to transfer the technology and performance of the Panigale V4 to a naked bike without sparing anything, creating a bike that combines the best of both worlds—track handling like a supersport bike and road enjoyment like a true naked.
The Streetfighter V4 is a bike born from the application of Fight Formula on the new Panigale V4 – the seventh, revolutionary generation of Ducati superbikes – thus moving all the benchmarks of the category forward in terms of performance, while at the same time improving rider comfort and enjoyability in road use.
The new Streetfighter V4 is the most beautiful, fastest and most sophisticated Ducati superbike ever, stripped of its fairings, with a high and wide handlebar, a weight of 189 kg, a 214 hp Desmosedici Stradale engine, biplane wings and an electronics package that is unique in the world.
The derivation from the Panigale V4 is now more direct than ever: the engine is in the same configuration – the difference of two horsepower is due to differences in the intake – and so are the chassis and electronic solutions. For the first time, Ducati has chosen to transfer the technology and performance of the Panigale V4 to a naked bike without sparing anything, creating a bike that combines the best of both worlds. Track handling like a supersport bike, and road enjoyment like a true naked.
Its impressive power/weight ratio of 1.13 hp/Kg, obtained from a lighter and more powerful engine (+6 hp), Euro5+ homologated, combined with electronic and chassis developments such as DVO, Öhlins Smart EC3.0 suspension and the new Race eCBS braking system, make the Streetfighter V4 even more effective on the track
At the same time, it is capable of guaranteeing great fun on the road with superior comfort in everyday riding. This is thanks to the wider calibration range guaranteed by the suspensions to a more rigorous chassis that gives the rider greater feeling and ease of riding and to a more contained exhaust noise but at the same time capable of giving great character to the bike.
2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
New Ducati Streetfighter V4: the highest performing Fight Formula ever
- For the first time, the Streetfighter V4 mounts the Desmosedici Stradale engine in the same configuration as the Panigale V4.
- The new Streetfighter V4 is at the top of its performance class, with a power-to-weight ratio of .49 hp/lb
- MotoGP-derived technology combines fun on the road with Superbike performance on the track like never before
- Electronics and chassis are derived directly from the 2025 Panigale V4, with aerodynamics integrated into the style of the bike and the new Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm
• Color
o Ducati Red with Urban Grey frame, black rims, and matte black front mudguard
• Main standard features
- Desmosedici Stradale engine, 1,103 cc
- Maximum power of 205 hp at 12,650 rpm
- Maximum torque of 88.3 lb.-ft at 11,500 rpm
- Wet weight without fuel: 421 lb.
- “Front Frame”
- 4.2 US-gallon aluminium tank
- Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) 3.0
- 43 mm Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF), fully adjustable
- Sachs monoshock, fully adjustable
- Sachs steering damper
- Five-spoke light alloy wheels
- Lead-acid battery
- Braking system with Brembo Hypure™ monobloc calipers
- Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tires with 200/60 rear
- Biplane configuration wings and integrated design
- Latest-generation electronics package with 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (6D IMU): Race eCBS with cornering functionality; Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO; Ducati Slide Control (DSC); Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO; Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO; Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 2.0; Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO)
- Quick level change buttons
- New 6.9” full-TFT dashboard with 8:3 aspect ratio
- Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Road, Wet)
- Full-LED headlight with DRL
- Single-seater configuration (accessory passenger kit)
- Provision for Ducati Data Logger (DDL) and Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)
The design of the new Streetfighter V4 combines Panigale family feeling with an unmistakable and unique character. The iconic DRL and biplane wings transmit aggression and power, sophistication and technology, perfectly capturing the insolence of the Streetfighter.
Desmosedici Stradale engine
The new Streetfighter V4 is powered by the latest evolution of Desmosedici Stradale engine. Derived from MotoGP, this achieves maximum power of 205 hp while shedding 2.2 lb in weight.
Ergonomics
The new Streetfighter V4 boasts new ergonomics that rewrite the rules of control and performance. The tank, footpegs and seat are completely redesigned to ensure total connection between bike and rider. The curve of the handlebar is drawn back, now 10 mm closer to the rider. Every detail is designed to maximize control on track, raising the bar in terms of performance during intense phases of the flying lap and over extended sessions.
Chassis
Derived from Ducati Corse experience, the chassis solutions aim to improve performance on track, so that amateurs and pros alike can repeatedly set lower lap times with less effort. Thanks to solutions such as the new Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm and Front Frame with reduced lateral stiffness, a rider’s speed on track and enjoyment on the road reach unprecedented levels.
Technological re-evolution
Advanced electronics solutions offer an even safer and more sophisticated ride, optimizing every phase of performance. In this way, every rider, from amateur to pro, can push beyond their limits and fully exploit the bike’s performance on the road.
The Fight Formula, made to measure.
The Ducati Configurator offers a vast range of accessories with which to customize the new Streetfighter V4. You can choose between three configurations proposed by the Ducati technicians, or select individual accessories from the Ducati Performance catalogue, to build a bike that truly reflects your style and your needs.
Adrenaline on track. Fun on the road.
205 hp, 417 lb in weight, an impressive power/weight ratio of .49 hp/lb, and an uncompromising riding experience that satisfies every desire, on any surface.
The Fight Formula, applied to the Panigale V4.
The new Streetfighter V4 is the ultimate expression of the Fight Formula, applied to the best ever Panigale. Like never before, the Streetfighter inherits all the innovation and performance of the Ducati superbike, while retaining its unmistakable character. Powerful and precise on track, exciting and enjoyable on the road, the Streetfighter V4 promises both feeling and control for an unparalleled riding experience.
The most powerful Streetfighter of the category.
Like never before, the new Streetfighter V4 is the new Panigale V4 stripped of the fairings, a magical formula that blends new solutions in terms of its design, aerodynamics, ergonomics, chassis and electronics.
2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
More Streetfighter than ever
With the arrival of the seventh generation of Panigale, the “Fight Formula” concepts are pushed even further. Its key elements – the Panigale V4 stripped of its fairings, high and wide handlebars, 189 kg of weight, 214 hp Desmosedici Stradale engine, biplane wings and latest-generation electronics package – give life to a new Streetfighter V4 capable of setting new benchmarks in the sector. Its impressive power-to-weight ratio of 1.13 hp/kg, combined with the evolutions of the engine, electronics and chassis, such as DVO, Öhlins SmartEC3.0 suspension and the new Race eCBS braking system, make it even more effective for track riding and at the same time capable of guaranteeing great pleasure for road riding and in everyday situations.
The design of the new Streetfighter V4 declares its nature as a stripped Panigale from the very first glance. From its supersport sister it takes the proportions and distribution of the more balanced volumes between the front and rear, rebalancing the front end and the tail. The front is raised and the tail is less projected upwards, with an “elongated” side view, as if the bike were pointing straight ahead, towards the next bend. The Streetfighter’s boldness, its original “troublesome spirit” has been emphasized by the radiator cover and the belly pan, with aeronautical references that accentuate the scenic effect of power, speed and malice.
The completely new full-LED front headlight evolves the concepts of the previous unit and enhances the aggressive face of the new Streetfighter, maintaining its iconic light signature that becomes more modern and technological. At the rear, the full-LED light cluster is functionally divided into two parts, generating a double C that thus regains the double element that characterized Ducati icons such as the 916 and 1199.
The tank, particularly narrow in the fit and characterized by a very clear shoulder, harks back to the lines of the 916 while maintaining the 16-litre capacity unchanged. The tail has a greater presence, it extends further towards the rear, allowing for a reduction of the length of the license plate holder and the definition of a lower passenger seat compared to the 2024 Streetfighter V4. Both components have been designed to combine style and functionality, improving ergonomics in sport riding.
Finally, the biplane wings, horizontal and inclined forward, a distinctive element of the Streetfighter V4 since its first version, could not be missing. The new upper wings in the same colour as the bike are in continuity with the shapes of the shoulders and are integrated in a more refined and sophisticated way, as happened on the new Panigale V4. Another element of discontinuity are the shoulders deliberately detached from the tank, which leave the frame visible, playing on the concept of close but separate volumes that create a solid and harmonious whole.
The wings contribute significantly to ensuring great stability for the bike, necessary on a naked with over 200 hp. Designed by the Centro Stile Ducati in collaboration with Ducati Corse aerodynamicists, they guarantee an increase of the vertical load of 17 kg at 270 km/h compared to the previous model, providing exceptional stability and contact feeling of the front in every riding phase.
Finally, the exhaust located under the engine maintains the stylistic imprint of Ducati sportbikes, maintaining the most favourable positioning to optimize the centre of gravity, and leaving the view of the new double-sided swingarm free, also visually lightened by the large exhaust slots on both arms.
Ergonomics
The ergonomics of the bike proposes all the benefits obtained on the Panigale V4 thanks to the in-depth development by Ducati engineers in collaboration with the Centro Stile, with the aim of improving control of the bike in the most important riding phases both on the track and on the road. The new Streetfighter
V4 is less tiring and improves roominess for riders of all sizes, making sport riding easier with marked body movements towards the inside of the bike when cornering (“hanging off”).
The main changes concern the seat and the tank, which have also been redesigned compared to those mounted on the Panigale V4 to increase comfort. The seat now has a wider configuration, and the black area at the points where the rider’s thighs and knees are in contact with the tank features a texture that allows easier body movements when moving backwards, while reducing the rider’s tendency to move forward when braking. The tank has a new shape, which offers a completely different fit area compared to the previous version. All this allows riders of all sizes to better anchor themselves when braking, requiring less effort with their arms and allowing them to ride faster and longer. Thanks to this new ergonomics, the rider is also better incorporated into the bike and therefore more comfortable and protected when lowering into an aerodynamic position on straight.
To improve the rider’s feeling when opening and managing the throttle, the new Streetfighter V4 is equipped with the same throttle control as the Panigale V4 R, which is 50% more compact and characterized by radial and axial play reduced to a minimum, as well as being virtually free of initial idle travel.
Engine
The 2025 Panigale V4 is equipped with the 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale, which in this version complies with Euro5+ regulations. The reduction in fuel consumption and polluting and acoustic emissions is achieved at the same time as an increase in the already high performance, with a maximum power of 214 hp (158 kW) at 13,500 rpm, for a gain of 6 hp compared to the previous model. A result obtained after various developments in the internal components that offer an overall superior performance, and thanks to a 1 kg saving in the weight of the engine, with significant benefits in terms of inertia reduction.
Power and torque can increase further, reaching 226 hp and 126.7 Nm respectively by fitting the Ducati Performance by Akrapovič full-racing exhaust.
MotoGP-derived engine
The Desmosedici Stradale was designed starting from the heart of the MotoGP V4 engine, namely the cylinder heads. The fluid dynamics of the Desmosedici Stradale are based on the dimensions and geometry used on the Desmosedici GP, as is the engine configuration: a 90° V4 rotated 42° backwards. This solution makes the engine extremely compact and enables the masses to be centred, allowing it to be perfectly integrated into the vehicle.
The crankshaft, like on the Ducati prototypes used in racing, is counter-rotating**, to compensate for the gyroscopic effect of the wheels and provide handling and agility when changing direction, as well as reducing the tendency to wheelie during acceleration and to tip over during braking. The crankpins offset by 70° result in a “Twin Pulse” firing order which, in addition to providing a unique and fascinating sound for the enthusiast, generates easy-to-manage power delivery and excellent traction when exiting corners.
The cylinder liners are fitted with low-friction, two-segment “box in box” aluminium pistons, plus an 81 mm diameter oil scraper ring, the same as the MotoGP Desmosedici engine. The 53.5 mm stroke brings the total displacement to 1,103 cc. The compression ratio is 14:1, a high value that denotes the racing-derived design.
The Desmosedici Stradale is designed around the Desmodromic system that helps make Ducati MotoGP and SBK bikes the fastest bikes in their respective Championships. On this high-revving engine, the “Desmo” finds its maximum technical value and reaches levels of sophistication, compactness and lightness
never seen before on a Ducati. The four camshafts move the sixteen steel valves, with 34 mm diameter for the intake ones and 27.5 mm diameter for the exhaust ones, decidedly remarkable values in relation to the 81 mm bore adopted. The valve seats are made of sintered steel.
As on the new Panigale V4, the deployment diagram has also been revised on the Streetfighter V4, with cams with a different profile and a higher lift value (+0.75 on the intake, +0.45 on the exhaust). The optimizations have also involved the primary transmission and timing control gears, with narrower tooth bands. The alternator rotor and oil pump are the same as those fitted on the Panigale V4 R, while the gear drum is the one used on the Superleggera V4.
Intake is handled by four oval throttle bodies with an equivalent diameter of 52 mm connected to variable-length intake horns adopted for the first time on a Streetfighter V4. The length ranges from 25 mm in the short configuration (-10 mm) to 80 mm in the long configuration (+5 mm).
Each throttle body is equipped with two injectors: one under the butterfly specifically for low-load conditions of use and one above which is activated when the engine is required to express its greatest performance. The throttle bodies of each bank are moved by a dedicated electric motor, which, thanks to the full Ride by Wire system, allows for complex electronic control strategies and enables the engine character to be modulated in relation to the Riding mode chosen by the rider.
Significant design and testing work has been done to maintain the uniqueness of the silencer positioned under the engine despite the new Euro 5+ regulation. To achieve this goal, the exhaust system, with a 4-2-1-2 configuration, has been redesigned around the manifolds and in the silencer. The latter, with double-exit chambers, has been completely redesigned with the addition of two Lambda probes, in addition to the 4 already present in the exhaust system, to monitor the catalytic converters that have been piped to allow their operation to be read more effectively.
To improve comfort when riding in the city, the automatic deactivation of the rear bank cylinders at idle is scheduled when the water temperature is above 75°. Furthermore, an exhaust valve allows a significant reduction in noise emissions at low and medium revs, increasing the acoustic comfort of the rider especially in low-rev journeys.
Ducati Quick Shift
The six-speed gearbox is equipped with the new Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) control, in which the gear lever does not have any Hall-effect micro-switches. This is possible because the electronic gear-shift assistance strategy is based solely on the sensor that provides information on the gear engaged and the position in degrees of the gear drum. The benefit for the rider is a more direct gear shift feel, with a shorter, repeatable and less “rubbery” travel, which is particularly appreciated when riding on the track.
The clutch, in an oil bath and with hydraulic control, has 11 lined discs and includes a progressive servo system that allows for an increase in the load on the discs without penalizing the effort required by the rider to release the clutch.
Compared to the Panigale V4, the first and second gear ratios have been shortened, as has the final ratio, which goes from 16/41 to 15/42, to improve usability in road use.
Maintenance intervals
The Desmosedici Stradale requires valve clearance adjustment (Desmo Service) every 24,000 km, while the services are every 12,000 km/12 months.
Chassis
The constant search for higher performance, achievable by a greater number of riders with less physical and psychological effort, has led to a very significant chassis evolution for the 2025 Streetfighter V4, obtained thanks to the considerable experience gained in MotoGP and Superbike similarly to what happened on the 2025 Panigale V4.
The Streetfighter V4 maintains the Desmosedici Stradale engine as the stressed element of the chassis, to which the Front Frame in aluminium is connected, revised in lateral rigidity. The front subframe is made of techno-polymer. At the rear, the seat post – fixed above the Front Frame and below the head of the rear cylinder head – is made up of two shell-cast aluminium half-shells that embrace the under-seat part of the tank.
The rear end features the Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm, a double-sided swingarm controlled by a suspension inspired by the DesmosediciGP linkage. The swingarm/suspension/rear wheel assembly is 3.27 kg lighter than the previous Streetfighter, with a substantial improvement in ride quality due to the reduction in unsprung masses.
The fork pin is now made of aluminium instead of steel. The aluminium steering base is now forged, as is the steering head, which features a new design.
Front Frame
The Streetfighter V4 uses the “Front Frame” derived from experience gained in MotoGP, which uses the Desmosedici Stradale engine as a load-bearing engine. The layout features a compact front structure fixed directly to the upper half-crankcase of the front bank and to the head of the rear bank of the V4. By using the engine to achieve the desired stiffness, the frame can thus reduce size and weight, allowing for the design of a very compact bike, especially in the rider’s seating area. The chassis layout is completed by the seat post frame fixed above the “Front Frame” and screwed below to the head of the rear bank.
On the 2025 model, the Front Frame is lighter (3.27 kg vs. 4.42 of the previous model) and has been remodulated in lateral rigidity (-39%) to improve rider feedback on the front and behaviour at maximum lean angles, also obtaining the collateral benefit of a reduction in the weight of the component equal to 0.950 kg.
In addition, thanks to the Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm, it was sufficient to work on the front suspension dimensions (+0.5° steering angle, +1 mm in trail) to give the bike true Streetfighter handling.
Seat post frame
Similarly, the seat post structure has been redesigned, integrating vent ducts into its design that extract hot air from the rear head, moving it away from the rider and thus improving thermal comfort. The new tailpiece improves roominess on both the longitudinal and latitudinal axes, increasing the possibility of moving back for taller riders and the freedom of lateral movement in sport riding.
The rear suspension adopts a newly designed single-rod linkage, inspired by that of the DesmosediciGP, which allows for a reduction in the length of the shock absorber, reducing the weight by -0.5 kg, and for the suspension to be mounted on bearings rather than on sliding bushings. This results in a reduction in size, weight and friction, and therefore an increase in the mechanical grip of the rear tyre. The rear suspension unit is now connected to the engine via a connecting element made from a single piece rather than a composite.
Compared to the Panigale V4, the rear suspension link has been revised in its progressivity to offer greater comfort on the road, which is further enhanced by the electronic ‘Cruise Detection’ strategy. The latter softens the suspension when it senses a steady pace, such as on motorway transfers, significantly increasing rider comfort.
New Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm
The rear suspension uses a linkage fixed to the Desmosedici Stradale engine via a forged aluminium part. The linkage reacts to the movements imparted by a double-sided swingarm in low-pressure shell-cast aluminium, characterised by a design that combines the needs in terms of rigidity and feedback required by Ducati Corse for the Panigale V4 with the choice of keeping the exhaust system positioned under the engine on the production bike.
The new Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm features lateral arms with a lighter design and large slots on the sides, with an internal hollowed-out box structure for greater lightness. The chain tensioner slider on the left side is made of billet aluminium to withstand the loads resulting from the chain pull. Lateral stiffness is reduced (-37% compared to the previous single-sided swingarm) as is weight, thanks to the two large lightening slots, improving traction and the rider’s feeling when accelerating out of corners. The swingarm/forged rear wheel assembly weighs 2.9 kg less than the previous one and is more effective in putting power to the ground.
The swingarm wheelbase is 618 mm, the same as the component mounted on the Panigale V4. The new chassis, more precise and rigorous than the previous generation of Panigale and Streetfighter V4, did not require lengthening the swingarm to ensure the necessary stability. Traction, and holding the trajectory when exiting corners, is improved.
Sophisticated suspension
The Streetfighter V4 mounts a Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) with 43 mm diameter chromed stanchions, fully adjustable in hydraulic braking in compression and rebound, and in spring preload. The fork sliders house chromed stanchions on which Brembo radial brake calipers are fixed. The front package is completed by the Sachs steering damper. At the rear there is a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber fixed on one side to the Desmosedici Stradale engine via a forged aluminium element.
Compared to the previous Streetfighter V4 model, the fork is characterized by a 5 mm wheel travel increase, like the event-based units of the 2022 Panigale V4 S. This choice improves the ability to “copy” the asphalt and stability in acceleration and accentuates load transfers by exploiting the greater negative travel of the fork, increasing grip and feeling when entering a curve. Furthermore, compared to the Panigale V4, the rear suspension link has been modified in progressivity to offer greater comfort on the road.
The Streetfighter V4 S is equipped with the Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) 3.0 system, based on the Öhlins NIX-30 pressurized fork, also with the same travel as the Panigale V4 S, an Öhlins TTX36 rear shock absorber and an Öhlins steering damper. On this version, the suspension and steering damper are controlled by the new third-generation Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 event-based control system, which can be managed by the rider through an expanded and improved OBTi (Objective Based Tuning Interface) adjustment interface.
Both the fork and the shock absorber are now equipped with spool hydraulic valves that replace the previous needle valves, with benefits in terms of opening gain (and therefore greater responsiveness in hydraulic braking changes) and breadth of the adjustment range offered. In this way it is possible to define hydraulic calibrations that are even more suitable for road or track use, associated with the appropriate Riding Modes, reducing the compromises in defining the suspension set-up for the different uses.
The new event-based suspension calibration interface is now more comprehensive and detailed than the previous one and offers the possibility of customizing the hydraulic braking for a greater number of riding situations. For example, the calibration dedicated to acceleration now includes a specific adjustment for the initial phase of the manoeuvre, to counteract the load transfer more effectively in the throttle reopening phase.
Wheels and tyres
The Streetfighter V4 MY25 mounts new cast aluminium wheels with a 5-spoke Y design. The V4 S version instead mounts forged aluminium alloy wheels with 5 tangential Y-spokes, which are also very light: the pair weighs just 7.1 kg. In particular, the front wheel is 150 grams lighter than the units mounted on the Streetfighter V4 S 2024.
The wheels are shod with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tyres, which combine versatility on the road with high performance on the track, in sizes 120/70 ZR 17 for the front and 200/60 ZR 17 for the rear. The tyre is a dual compound both at the front and rear, with a lateral compound like the SC used for Pirelli racing products.
Braking system with new Brembo Hypure™ calipers
The Streetfighter V4 range features the brand-new, powerful Brembo Hypure™ monobloc calipers, which represent the evolution of the already high-performance Stylema®. Compared to the latter, the Hypure™ reduce the weight – already a benchmark in the segment – by 30 g per caliper thanks to their innovative asymmetric design, without compromising rigidity. This greater lightness guarantees an increase in the agility of the bike thanks to the reduction of unsprung masses, thus reducing the effort of the rider when entering corners and changing direction.
Thanks to a new design for the pad fastening system, Hypure™ reduces residual torque absorption – the sliding of the pads on the disc when no force is applied to the lever – by up to 15%, limiting consumption and polluting emissions. Furthermore, thanks to advanced heat exchange capabilities (with the same braking energy, the caliper releases up to 4% more heat) the new Hypure™, and therefore the Streetfighter V4, offers more consistent braking performance, giving greater confidence to the rider.
The new Brembo calipers, made by gravity casting in aluminium-silicon alloy, each have four 30 mm diameter pistons that work on 330 mm diameter discs, ensuring exceptional braking power. While at the rear we find a single 245 mm disc (-0.5 mm thick, for a saving of 80 g) with 2-piston caliper. The braking system is supported by the Race eCBS system with Cornering functionality, better described in the chapter dedicated to riding assistance systems, which uses the very light 10.3ME control unit.
Electronics
The 2025 Streetfighter V4 further raises the bar of its electronic package. In support of its controls, in fact, alongside the six-axis inertial platform from which the control unit receives roll, yaw and pitch values, Ducati has developed the DVO functionality, capable of simulating the input of 70 sensors. The inertial platform has also been moved from the front subframe to the tank area. In addition to greater isolation from vibrations, the IMU is closer to the bike’s centre of gravity, making its measurements more precise.
The electronics package of the new Streetfighter V4 evolves significantly compared to the previous model, thanks to the application of the Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), the introduction of mechanical innovations for the DQS assisted gear shift system, and the world-first debut of the Race eCBS combined braking system developed in collaboration with Bosch. The electronic controls consist of:
- Race eCBS
- Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO
- Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO
- Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
- Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO
- Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) 2.0
- Engine Brake Control (EBC)
- Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) 2.0
The intervention levels of each control are integrated into default configurations on four Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Road, Wet) that can be selected and customized by the rider. The DTC, DWC, DSC and EBC levels can be changed in real time, while riding, using the buttons on the left-hand switchgear.
Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO)
The controls dedicated to managing traction (DTC) and wheelie (DWC) evolve in their operation thanks to an algorithm, developed by Ducati Corse, called Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO). This algorithm allows for an instant estimation of physical, kinematic and dynamic quantities that cannot be measured in practice, which impact on the forces on the ground, on accelerations and on the maximum torques that the vehicle can withstand in the various riding conditions.
The system in fact simulates the presence, on the new Panigale V4, of sensors capable of measuring seventy physical quantities in addition to those detected by the inertial platform, allowing for a precise estimate of both the operational thrust and the maximum torque that the bike can withstand at that moment.
The DTC and DWC controls, thanks to the additional quantities calculated by the DVO, can define the slippage and wheelie targets with much greater precision than was possible using only the data provided by the inertial platform. In this way, the controls intervene in an almost predictive manner, allowing the rider to exploit the performance of the bike more effectively.
Race eCBS
The braking system of the 2025 Streetfighter V4 is managed by the Race eCBS system. This is a combined braking system, with Cornering functionality, developed by Bosch in collaboration with Ducati, capable of autonomously applying braking pressure to the rear, according to predefined strategies, when the rider activates the front control. The system intervenes similarly to what is done by professional riders at the levels reserved for track use, while improving safety and stability in road use.
The Race eCBS has five levels, different in terms of the ABS intervention methods and the amount of contribution from the rear brake. The latter is activated by the system based on the system strategy and the pressure applied to the front control by the rider, who can of course manage the rear brake at any time via the pedal control. The system can apply, in the highest performance levels and dedicated to circuit use, up to 15.5% of the braking force on the rear.
Levels 1 to 3 are designed for circuit riding. On level 1, combined braking is active in Track mode. Levels 4/5 are dedicated to road riding. In this case too, the system activates combined braking, with logics oriented towards safety and stability.
Level 2 implements the same strategies as level 1, but deactivating combined braking, for expert riders who want to maintain full control over the rear brake control. Level 3 instead enables “slide by brake” to have assistance in the sliding manoeuvre when entering a curve.
Level 1 is designed to assist the rider, whether amateur or professional, in the search for maximum performance. The ABS level when the bike is upright is reduced to a minimum, and the combined braking operates according to the “Track” strategy, which makes the most of the pressure on the rear brake. In this way, during the braking phase when the bike is upright, the strategy limits the load transfer to the front, and in general reduces the effort on the lever.
Levels 4 and 5 are dedicated respectively to riding on dry roads and on wet or otherwise slippery surfaces. In both, the Race eCBS system intervenes to obtain more stable deceleration, with cornering logics and more intense control of rear wheel lift compared to the lower levels.
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO
The DTC (Ducati Traction Control) aims to control rear wheel slip. In its previous versions, the DTC acted by tending to reach a certain level of slip depending on the roll angle determined by the inertial platform, a strategy that could, in certain conditions, allow loss of grip and then activate the control to bring grip back to the defined target.
With the 2025 Streetfighter V4, as on the Panigale V4, the introduction of DVO allows the slip target to be defined based on the ratio between the longitudinal force and the vertical force applied to the rear wheel. This ratio expresses the value of engine torque that can be discharged to the ground at that precise moment, and therefore allows the definition of a target closer to the optimal value. The control therefore works with greater precision and without intervention fluctuations during the manoeuvre, reducing loss of grip and consequent recovery.
All this translates into a benefit for both the professional rider, who can count on greater stability in acceleration when exiting corners, and for the amateur, who in addition benefits from greater confidence in reopening the throttle, thus obtaining better overall performance.
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO
Ducati Wheelie Control, with the introduction of the Vehicle Observer system, can use an approach like that of DTC, defining the maximum acceleration and torque targets that can be exploited by being able to count on a greater number of physical quantities than the contribution of the IMU alone. In this way, it is possible to reduce the approximations that previously limited the effectiveness of control, which depending on the situation and the rider’s skills could be too invasive or too free resulting in underperformance or intimidation.
DWC, thanks to the presence of the DWO, can detect with greater precision the occurrence of the wheelie and its extent, controlling it with greater accuracy. The result is a control that acts in an almost predictive manner and is thus able to offer the rider a performance closer to maximum in responding to acceleration requests without ever putting him in difficulty.
The eight levels of DWC allow for acceleration and wheelie levels that are greater the lower the level number. The lowest levels, dedicated to more expert riders, allow wheelies in acceleration while maintaining only a sort of safety net. The highest levels intervene before the maximum limit, requiring less physical and mental effort in managing the acceleration phase.
Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
Ducati Slide Control (DSC) was developed in collaboration with Ducati Corse. This system supports the rider by controlling the torque delivered by the Desmosedici Stradale engine as a function of the slide angle. Its aim is to improve performance when exiting corners by preventing slide angles that would otherwise be
difficult to manage. DSC works thanks to the six-axis inertial platform, which provides the vehicle dynamics control unit with information on the dynamics of the bike (such as lean angle, acceleration and much more).
Like DTC, DSC manages torque reductions by intervening on the opening of the throttle valves, the reduction of the advance and the cuts in injection. In all situations where rapid DSC intervention is not necessary, the use of the throttle body valves allows the combustion parameters to be maintained at optimum levels, obtaining a Desmosedici Stradale response and smoother intervention.
The DSC can be adjusted to two levels: by switching from level 1 to level 2, the system allows for easier control of slide angle values that would otherwise be difficult to manage.
Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO
This system, adjustable to three levels, can guarantee lightning-fast starts, allowing the rider to concentrate only on managing clutch release. Once set, simply engage first gear and open the throttle: the DPL during the first phase of the start, while the rider modulates clutch release, will keep the Desmosedici Stradale stable around an optimal rpm based on the selected DPL level; in the second phase, when the clutch is completely released, the DPL will control the torque delivered to ensure the maximum possible acceleration based on the predefined level.
For its operation, the DPL uses the DWC functions and always keeps the DTC active, to guarantee the maximum level of safety in every situation, and therefore benefits from the greater precision of intervention due to the DVO. The system disengages automatically above the end-of-manoeuvre speed, or once the third gear is engaged. To preserve the clutch, the system uses an algorithm that allows only a limited number of consecutive starts. The number of launches available is reset when the rider uses the motorbike normally. The DPL can be adjusted to 3 levels and is activated by pressing the specific button. Level 1 is the one that favours performance at the start, level 3 is the most “safe and stable”.
The new Streetfighter V4 features a specific Info Mode dedicated to the DPL on the new dashboard. The display features the gear indicator in the centre, with the rev counter in the upper area in the bar representation. Depending on the skill level of the rider selected (Standard, Medium, Expert), the dashboard provides information for starting.
Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) 2.0
The system, which allows you to shift up and down without using the clutch, is an evolution of the previous system thanks to important mechanical innovations on the control pedal, which goes from the traditional lever with Hall-effect microswitch to a direct mechanical lever.
The gear shift strategy relies on the sensor that provides information on the gear engaged and the position of the gear drum to detect the gear shift manoeuvre, thus offering the rider a more direct feeling, with a reduced travel, more repeatable and less “rubbery”. These benefits are amplified by the gear shift pedal being mounted on bearings rather than sliding bushings, reducing friction and play to the benefit of the feel of the control.
Engine Brake Control (EBC)
EBC (Engine Brake Control) has been developed to help riders optimise the stability of the bike in extreme corner entry conditions by balancing the forces to which the rear tyre is subjected under intensive engine braking conditions of the Desmosedici Stradale. The Streetfighter V4’s EBC, optimised based on the lean angle, monitors the throttle position, the selected gear and the deceleration of the Desmosedici Stradale crankshaft during more aggressive braking, and precisely adjusts the throttle opening to balance the torque forces applied to the tyre. The EBC can be set to three levels integrated into the Riding Modes.
The software features differentiated calibration gear by gear on each of the three selectable levels, according to a new strategy developed to optimise the intensity of the engine braking action based on the load on the rear.
In the initial braking phase, when there is little load on the rear tyre, the EBC provides less engine braking, then increasing it as you get closer to the centre of the curve, where the Engine Brake intervention makes the greatest contribution to slowing the bike and closing the line. Thanks to this modification, which guarantees a more balanced intervention of the engine brake control in all riding conditions, rear wheel lockups are also reduced in the most demanding braking sections.
Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) 3.0
The 2024 Streetfighter V4 S is equipped with Öhlins suspension and steering damper, controlled by the third generation SmartEC 3.0 system with new OBTi user interface. As before, the system offers the choice between a completely manual management mode (“Fixed”) in which the rider chooses the calibration of the hydraulic braking through virtual clicks (32 for the suspension, 10 for the steering damper) and an event-based mode (“Active”) in which the system automatically adjusts the hydraulics in response to the situation and riding style.
In this way, the system eliminates the compromises resulting from a single calibration, offering the rider the possibility of customizing the behaviour of the suspension based on events (braking, cornering, acceleration) and therefore benefiting from safer dynamic behaviour on the road and more effective in the circuit.
The new system introduces the concept of Suspension Modes, which in both the Fixed and Active modes provide five predefined configurations, customizable by the rider, of the reference parameters of the hydraulic braking. The rider can associate the Suspension Modes with the Riding Modes as he or she prefers.
Riding Modes
The Riding Modes allow you to choose between different pre-set riding styles to offer the Streetfighter V4 behaviour that is perfectly adaptable to the rider, the type of track and the environmental conditions. Each Riding Mode is programmed to instantly vary the engine character, the electronic control parameters and, in the S version, also the suspension set-up.
In particular, the Ride by Wire throttle response and engine power delivery are defined by different Power Modes (Full, High, Medium, Low) whose logic has been revised and recalibrated to adapt to the characteristics of the new Euro5+ homologated engine.
The Full Power Mode allows the engine to express its full potential with torque curves without electronic filters, except for first gear. It is not associated with any Riding Mode in the default configuration.
The High and Medium Power Modes are characterised by having a Ride by Wire map management system with dedicated calibration for each of the six gears, which ensures the rider always gets the optimal thrust at every throttle opening. The calibrations dedicated to the Streetfighter V4 guarantee maximum correlation between the torque value requested by the rider and the one delivered. The Low Power Mode, on the other hand, was designed for road riding or low-grip surfaces, limiting the maximum power of the bike to 160 hp and offering a particularly manageable throttle response.
Race Riding Mode – The Race RM offers full engine power with power mode High and, in the S version, a different suspension set-up (Active Track 2). The default setting for the electronics is low-intrusion and designed for track riding, with a free DSC calibration (level 2) and the Race eCBS at level 2, without lift-up
control, and cornering functionality only on the front. DTC and DWC are set to level 3. Engine brake control is set to level 2.
Sport Riding Mode – The Sport Riding Mode is associated by default with the power mode Medium (maximum power of 214 hp and more progressive response than Ride by Wire) and, in the S version, a sporty suspension setup (Active Dynamic 1). The electronic controls are set to support the rider in sporty riding on the road while maintaining a higher level of stability (DTC and DWC at level 5) compared to the calibrations dedicated to track use. The Race eCBS system is set to level 4, with Cornering strategy also on the rear and lift-up control.
Road Riding Mode – The Road RM is recommended for road riding, especially on less-than-optimal road surfaces. The RM provides the rider with 214 hp of power delivery with a progressive response to throttle opening (power mode Medium) and, in the S version, an Active Comfort 1 suspension set-up, particularly suited to better absorbing bumps. The intervention level of the electronic controls is calibrated to offer a more cautious intervention than RM Sport, while still supporting dynamic riding. Race eCBS is set to level 4, engine brake control to level 3.
Riding Mode Wet – The Wet RM is designed for riding on low-grip surfaces, or indeed on wet surfaces. The RM limits the maximum power to 160 hp with a particularly gentle throttle response (power mode Low) and, in the V4 S version, a softened suspension set-up (Active Low Grip 1) to prioritise grip and safety. The default level of the electronic controls is set to offer maximum stability, ensuring better grip and stability. The Race eCBS system is set to level 5.
Riders are given the opportunity to customize their riding styles and subsequently restore the parameters set by Ducati, just as it is possible to enable levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Race eCBS (recommended for more expert riders on the track) and associate the Full Power Mode.
New generation TFT instrumentation
The new Streetfighter V4 debuts the new 6.9” dashboard, in 8:3 format and 1,280 x 480 resolution, which constitutes a new benchmark in the segment for readability and quantity of information that can be displayed. This configuration offers an optimal visual experience without being invasive for the peripheral vision of the rider in a tucked position.
The TFT panel is protected by glass glued with optical bonding technology as is done on high-end smartphones, rather than with a plastic coating not in direct contact with the screen. This technology offers significantly higher visibility, so that graphics on a black background can be used even during the day while maintaining optimal readability.
The screen offers two different display modes, Road and Track. Both are ideally divided into three vertical areas, with an interface controlled by the rocker controllers on the left block that allows you to navigate between the left and right columns. The arrows on the controller are reflected in the indications shown on the screen or they move the cursor between the different options.
The Road mode is clean, with great emphasis on the circular rev counter in the centre with the indication of the gear engaged inside. The gear change indication comes from the green LED located in the upper part of the dashboard, accompanied by the rev counter, the interior of which lights up in the same colour. Overrevving is instead indicated by the red light on the upper part of the dashboard, and by the interior of the rev counter of the same colour.
The left side of the screen is reserved for the settings, the navigator if installed, the music player, the management of smartphones and accessory heated grips, and the various functions available for each. On the right column speed, time, water temperature and cruise control, if enabled, are displayed.
The dashboard changes its layout, moving the columns and redistributing the spaces, to offer maximum visibility to the functions that are being used, such as the navigator. Similarly, by selecting the Views mode, the left column gains space by moving the rev counter to the right and compressing the right column, to display the various functions available, including TPMS, instantaneous torque and power delivered, lateral and longitudinal acceleration values, instantaneous lean angles and action on the throttle and brake.
The Track mode, combined by default with the Race Riding Mode, is designed to give maximum emphasis to the most relevant information in circuit riding. The rev counter is positioned at the top of the screen, with a scale compressed up to 9,000 rpm, while in the centre the rider finds the indication of the gear engaged, and on the right the levels set for the electronic controls (changeable via the right rocker) and their activation. In the left column, in addition to access to the menus and the stopwatch, which by mounting the DDL accessory or via the GPS module can show lap time with different intermediate times, lap number and the indication of the improvement in absolute or in reference terms to the session through the display of grey, orange or red indications.
The Track view also offers different views, however placed on the right side, in which it is possible to display the same functions as the Road mode.
Accessories and customization
Racing exhausts by Akrapovič
The Streetfighter V4 2025 can adopt three different solutions at the exhaust system level, all three created in collaboration with Akrapovič. Those who want to unleash the maximum performance on the track can fit the complete racing system***, made of titanium, with silencers positioned high up. The maximum power increases by 12 horsepower to a total of 226, the weight drops by 6.6 kg. The noise level is 105 dB and can drop to 102 dB by adopting the dB-killer on the bottom, which therefore also allows you to participate in track days with noise limitations. The system is not approved for road use.
The second system is made up of a pair of titanium silencers that develop under the engine***. The system, also dedicated to track use and not approved for road circulation, offers a gain of 8 hp bringing the maximum power to 222 hp, with a weight saving of 6 kg. The noise level is 109 dB, which drops to 107 dB with the use of the dB-killer.
The third solution consists of a pair of titanium silencers, approved for road use, which allows a weight saving of 1 kg.
DAVC Race Pro Software***
Those who want to use the 2025 Streetfighter V4 on the circuit, mounting a racing exhaust and slick tyres, can make the most of the bike’s performance by adopting the DAVC Race Pro software package.
With this software, Power Mode, Suspension Mode and Riding Mode adopt names and calibrations specifically dedicated to track use, with slick or rain tyres. The rider has the possibility of enabling an instant selection of different Riding Modes without requiring confirmation (as happens on racing bikes) and of setting a filter on the selection that shows, while riding, only the Riding Modes that he deems appropriate.
The speedometer also shows speeds above 299 km/h, and the rear position light can be activated in accordance with the racing regulations in case of rain.
The electronic control calibrations are optimized for the use of slick tyres in the larger racing sizes 125/70 R17 and 200/65 R17. However, it is possible to use 120/70 and 200/60 sizes by performing the tyre recalibration procedure.
Ducati Data Logger (DDL)
The new generation DDL data acquisition system was developed by 2D in collaboration with Ducati specifically for the 2025 Panigale and Streetfighter V4. The system can record all the parameters relevant to riding through a direct connection to the Panigale CAN bus, cross-referencing them with the position acquired by a state-of-the-art GPS system.
The chip is in fact able to hook up to all four satellite systems (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and Beidou) determining the position of the bike 25 times per second. This update frequency allows the system not only to determine lap times with relative split times with great precision, displayed directly on the Panigale dashboard, but also to draw and analyse the trajectories travelled.
The data can in fact be downloaded via the integrated Wi-Fi interface and analysed through external software based on templates and automatic reports created by Ducati Corse technicians, allowing Panigale riders to perfect their performance on the track.
Carbon fibre and billet aluminium components
To lighten the 2025 Streetfighter V4 while enhancing its appearance, Ducati offers a series of carbon fibre components to replace the original parts, such as a single-seat tail fairing, front and rear mudguard, winglets, swingarm protective covers, heel guards, and chain guard. The air conveyors for the carbon fibre brake calipers*** also perform the cooling function of the latter, improving the resistance to component stress and therefore of the entire system.
The look can be completed with Rizoma billet aluminium components, such as brake and clutch pump reservoirs, rearview mirrors, and tank cap. Furthermore, those who want to enhance the appearance of the Streetfighter V4 for road use can also mount dynamic direction indicators on the rear, or choose the Brembo Hypure™ calipers in red, black or yellow.
Racing components for use on the track
Of course, those who plan to use their Streetfighter V4 only on the track have all the accessories available to make it even more performing in this area. Ducati Performance offers a lower oil recovery tank and the mirror and license plate holder removal kit, both with the appropriate “plugs” to avoid errors due to the absence of the light units and the stand.
The racing seat, made with the same materials as those used by official riders in Superbike and MotoGP, facilitates movement on the saddle while improving support when leaning in, and is also available in a 15 mm raised version to obtain the correct position for taller riders. Greater protection for the rider can be obtained with the larger Plexiglas developed in collaboration with the aerodynamicists of Ducati Corse.
There are two solutions for those who want to adopt footpegs more suited to racing use, both adjustable to three positions to better adapt to the rider’s preferred riding position. The first, more versatile, allows for the configuration of a road or reversed gearbox. The second option, developed at the specific request of the official Ducati MotoGP riders, who use the Panigale V4 as a training bike, provides only the reversed configuration, with downward engagement. With this option, thanks to the reduction of the links needed to
manage the double configuration, even on the Streetfighter V4 you get a more precise, rapid and direct control in the feeling.
Dry clutch kit
The STM-EVO SBK dry clutch made of solid aluminium, with a specific configuration of springs and anti-hopping ramps, makes the ride smoother during the braking and corner entry phases, and helps to enrich the exhaust sound with its typical metallic timbre when the clutch is disengaged. In combination with the dry clutch, it is possible to adopt the open cover in carbon fibre, which improves the cooling of the component.
Among the benefits of the dry clutch is the possibility of increasing performance by using Ducati Corse Performance Powered by Shell Advance oil, the result of the collaboration between Ducati Corse and Shell in Superbike and MotoGP.
(*) Only in Europe
(**) This layout requires an additional gear wheel, the so-called idle gear, needed to transfer the motion of the crankshaft to the gearbox, and then to the wheels to restore the correct rotation for the direction of travel. The presence of the idle gear determines an additional transmission organ in the system that connects the crankshaft to the wheel. This must be considered when determining the power at the crankshaft if this is derived from the value measured at the wheel. Both in the homologation stage and in the measurements with the acceleration benches, it is therefore necessary to consider a yield or in any case an additional coefficient that by regulation is set at 0.98.
(***) Component not homologated for road circulation, reserved for use on the track.
An impressive power/weight ratio of .49 hp/lb. obtained from a lighter engine combined with electronic and chassis developments such as DVO, Öhlins Smart EC3.0 suspension, and the new Race eCBS braking system makes the Streetfighter V4 even more effective on the track.
At the same time, it can be fun on the road with superior comfort in everyday riding. This is thanks to the wider calibration range guaranteed by the suspensions to a more rigorous chassis that gives the rider a greater feeling and ease of riding with a more contained exhaust noise while simultaneously offering great character to the bike.
Desmosedici Stradale engine
The Streetfighter V4 engine derives from the Panigale V4, with an even more direct link than the previous model. The Desmosedici Stradale is closely derived from the Ducati MotoGP bikes, which share numerous technical solutions, starting with the architecture. It is a 90° V4 with desmodromic distribution, counter-rotating crankshaft, and Twin Pulse timing, which gives the Streetfighter V4 a sound similar to that of the Desmosedici GP.
The Desmosedici Stradale of the new Streetfighter V4 has had its distribution diagram revised compared to the version of the previous model, with cams with a different profile and a higher lift value. The alternator and oil pump are the same as those mounted on the Panigale V4 R, while the gear drum is used on the Superleggera V4. For the first time, the Streetfighter V4 also features variable-length intake trumpets, with a value of 25 mm in the short configuration and 80 mm in the long one, thus simultaneously increasing maximum power and rideability.
The Desmosedici Stradale engine delivers 205 hp at 12,650 rpm and a maximum torque of 88.3 lb.-ft at 11,500 rpm. Values that can be higher in track configuration: by adopting the Ducati Performance by Akrapovič racing exhaust, the maximum power increases to 226 hp. The Streetfighter V4 has never been so powerful.
Design
The design of the new Streetfighter V4 maintains the unmistakable Streetfighter DNA, and its Panigale nature is stripped of the fairing. With more balanced proportions and distribution of volumes between the front and rear, the Streetfighter V4 has lines aimed at the front that make the bike look ready to launch toward the next bend. A completely new full-LED headlight enhances the aggressive face of the new Streetfighter, maintaining its iconic light signature. At the rear, the full LED light cluster is functionally divided into two parts, generating that double C that characterizes the sportiest Ducatis.
The 4.2-gallon tank, particularly narrow in fit and characterized by a distinct shoulder, is reflected in the tail, which is more elongated towards the rear, with a shorter license plate holder and the passenger seat positioned lower than the 2024 Streetfighter V4. Both components have been designed to combine style and functionality, improving ergonomics while riding.
Finally, the forward-slanting biplane wings, a distinctive element of the Streetfighter V4 since its inception, remain a key distinct element of the motorcycle. Compared to the previous model, they are more effective (+99 lb. of downforce at 167 mph) and integrated more into the design line. The wings allow for a bike with very nimble chassis qualities but, at the same time, stability and rigorousness at high speeds. Finally, the exhaust under the engine maintains the stylistic imprint of Ducati sportbikes, keeping the center of gravity low and leaving a clear view of the new double-sided Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm, also visually lightened by the large exhaust openings on both sides.
Ergonomics
The riding position of the new Streetfighter V4 is derived from that of the Panigale V4. Still, it has been designed to improve vehicle control and increase comfort, especially for taller riders. The seat-tank unit offers more freedom of longitudinal movement thanks to greater room, making reaching and maintaining the aerodynamic posture more natural. A deep recess in the upper part avoids interference with the helmet chin guard.
At the same time, the rear area of the tank, combined with the side covers and the seat shape, increases support for the rider during braking, corner entry, and cornering. The rider will find it easier to anchor himself with his knees to counteract deceleration and lean out of the saddle once the bike is in a curve, thus reducing the effort on the arms and, therefore, fatigue.
Compared to the previous Streetfighter V4, the bend of the handlebar has been moved back, now closer to the rider by 10 mm, and the footpegs are lower and more forward and positioned 10 mm further inward. This increases comfort for the rider without compromising ground clearance. Finally, the two vents inside the side panels move hot air away from the rider’s legs, improving thermal comfort.
MotoGP-derived chassis
Thanks to the very rigorous chassis of the new Panigale V4, it was not necessary to lengthen the swingarm to stabilize the bike with the new Streetfighter V4. Still, improving the front chassis dimensions (+0.5° steering angle, +1 mm on the trail) was sufficient to find the synthesis between agility and stability.
Just like the new Panigale, the chassis of the Streetfighter V4 is entirely new. The Front Frame is, therefore, lighter (7.5 lb. compared to the previous 9.7) and reduces stiffness compared to the previous model (-40% in lateral) to offer improved confidence when leaning in taking the apex and maintaining the trajectory.
Furthermore, the double-sided Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm improves traction when exiting corners and the rider’s feeling in acceleration, with a reduction in lateral stiffness (-43% compared to the single-sided swingarm of the previous model) and an overall lightening of the swingarm-forged rear wheel assembly equal to 6 lb. On the Streetfighter V4 S, the forged aluminum alloy wheels with five tangential spokes, inspired by those of the DesmosediciGP, weigh only 6.5 and 10 lb., respectively, for the front and rear.
The third-generation electronically controlled Öhlins NIX/TTX suspension of the Streetfighter V4 S expands its adjustment spectrum, allowing more comfortable calibrations for road use and more sustained and effective when riding between the kerbs of a circuit. At the same time, the increased speed of the hydraulic valves offers a more precise and accurate response in every riding situation. Furthermore, compared to the Panigale V4, the rear suspension link is more progressive to provide greater comfort on the road, which is increased thanks to “Cruise Detection.” The latter softens the suspension when it detects a constant pace, such as on motorway transfers, significantly increasing rider comfort.
Like the new Ducati Panigale V4, the Streetfighter V4 also mounts Brembo Hypure™ front brake calipers. Lighter (-2 ounces per pair compared to the Stylema of the previous model) and higher performing, the Brembo Hypure™ calipers disperse the heat generated by braking more effectively, offering more consistent performance for riders seeking their limits.
The Race eCBS system with Cornering functionality, developed by Ducati in collaboration with Bosch, can activate and modulate the rear brake, limiting load transfers and improving the stability of the bike in the braking phase both in road and track use, even when the rider only applies the front brake. The system, which offers five levels against the three of the previous Streetfighter model, intervenes similarly to what is done by professional riders at the lowest levels, reserved for track use, while improving safety and stability at the higher levels, designed for road use.
Ducati Vehicle Observer
The Ducati Vehicle Observer, an algorithm developed by Ducati Corse in MotoGP, simulates the input of over 70 sensors, thus refining the electronic control strategies, which can achieve unprecedented effectiveness in series production. The precision of this functionality allows the controls to intervene in an almost predictive way to promptly accommodate the rider’s needs in the search for maximum performance.
The 2025 Streetfighter V4 has a complete package of electronic controls: Ducati Traction Control DVO, Ducati Slide Control, Ducati Wheelie Control DVO, Ducati Power Launch DVO, Engine Brake Control and Ducati Quick Shift 2.0. The DQS 2.0 system uses a strategy based solely on the gear drum angular position sensor, thus being able to use a gearshift rod without microswitches and therefore offering the rider a more direct feeling with reduced travel.
New 8:3 dashboard
The new 6.9” dashboard with 8:3 “aspect ratio” offers maximum readability. The protective glass uses Optical Bonding technology to provide optimal readability on a black background, even during the day. The interface offers differentiated views (Infomode) for use on the road or the track to support the rider in the search for maximum performance in the second in either environment.
The dashboard dynamically changes its layout, moving the columns and redistributing the spaces to offer maximum visibility to the functions that are being used at the moment, such as the navigator. Similarly, by selecting the Views mode, the left column gains space by moving the rev counter to the right and compressing the right column to display the different functions available, including the TPMS, instantaneous torque and power delivered, lateral and longitudinal acceleration values, instantaneous lean angles and action on the throttle and brake.
The Road Infomode has very clean graphics, emphasizing the round rev counter placed in the center and indicating the engaged gear inside. The left side of the screen is reserved for the settings, the navigator, if installed, the music player, the management of the smartphone and accessory heated grips, and the different functions available for each of these features. On the right side are the indications of speed, time, water temperature, and cruise control, if enabled.
The Track mode, combined by default with the Race Riding Mode, is designed to emphasize the most relevant information in circuit riding. The rev counter is positioned at the top of the screen, with a scale compressed up to 9,000 rpm. At the same time, in the center, the rider finds the indication of the gear engaged, and on the right, the levels are set for the electronic controls (adjustable via the right rocker) and their activation. In the left column, we find the stopwatch, which, by mounting the DDL accessory or via the GPS module, can show lap time with different split times, lap number, and the indication of the improvement in absolute terms or about the session using the same color codes – white, grey, orange, red – used in MotoGP.
The new Streetfighter V4, available in V4 and V4 S versions, featuring Öhlins suspension and steering damper, forged rims, and lithium battery, will arrive at dealerships in the United States in April 2025. Pricing for the Streetfighter V4 will be $23,395 and $29,295 for the V4 S model in the United States. Both are offered in single-seater configuration, with a passenger kit available as an accessory.
2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $23,395 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $29,395 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £22,895 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, Desmodromic timing, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
1,103 cc
Bore x Stroke
81 x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Power
205 hp (150.7 kW) @ 12,650 rpm
Torque
88.3 lb-ft (119.7 Nm) @ 11,500 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system
Exhaust
4-2-1-2 system
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=38/14 2=36/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=30/24
Final drive
Chain 520; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Frame
Aluminum alloy “Front Frame” with optimized stiffnesses
Front suspension
Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork, 43 mm chromed inner tubes
Front Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm
Rear Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 6.00” x 17”
Rear Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 200/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
125 mm (4.9 in) – 130 mm (5.1 in)
Front Brake
2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Hypure® 4-piston calipers with Race eCBS. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Rear Brake
245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper with Race eCBS
Instrumentation
Digital unit with 6.9″ TFT display and Optical Bonding, 1,280 x 480 px resolution, 8:3 aspect ratio
Wet weight no fuel
421 lb (191 kg)
Seat Height
32.5 in (845 mm)
Wheelbase
59 in (1,496 mm)
Rake
24.5°
Trail
99 mm (3.9)
Fuel Tank Capacity
4.2 US-gallons (16 l)
Number of Seats
Single seat
Two seats, if passenger seat kit accessory is mounted
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Race eCBS, Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC)
Standard Equipment
Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0, Full LED headlights with Daytime Running Light (DRL)*, Sachs steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Pit Limiter, Auto-off indicators, Coming Home
Ready for
Ducati Data Logger (DDL), Cruise Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), USB port*, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)*, “Turn By Turn” navigator*
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance service intervals
7,500 mi (12,000 km) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check
15,000 mi (24,000 km)
Notes
*: Please refer to your local Dealer for availability
Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, Desmodromic timing, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
1,103 cc
Bore x Stroke
81 x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Power
205 hp (150.7 kW) @ 12,650 rpm
Torque
88.3 lb-ft (119.7 Nm) @ 11,500 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system
Exhaust
4-2-1-2 system
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=38/14 2=36/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=30/24
Final drive
Chain 520; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Frame
Aluminum alloy “Front Frame” with optimized stiffnesses
Front suspension
Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork, 43 mm chromed inner tubes
Front Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm
Rear Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 6.00” x 17”
Rear Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 200/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
125 mm (4.9 in) – 130 mm (5.1 in)
Front Brake
2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Hypure® 4-piston calipers with Race eCBS. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Rear Brake
245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper with Race eCBS
Instrumentation
Digital unit with 6.9″ TFT display and Optical Bonding, 1,280 x 480 px resolution, 8:3 aspect ratio
Wet weight no fuel
421 lb (191 kg)
Seat Height
32.5 in (845 mm)
Wheelbase
59 in (1,496 mm)
Rake
24.5°
Trail
99 mm (3.9)
Fuel Tank Capacity
4.2 US-gallons (16 l)
Number of Seats
Single seat
Two seats, if passenger seat kit accessory is mounted
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Race eCBS, Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC)
Standard Equipment
Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0, Full LED headlights with Daytime Running Light (DRL)*, Sachs steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Pit Limiter, Auto-off indicators, Coming Home
Ready for
Ducati Data Logger (DDL), Cruise Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), USB port*, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)*, “Turn By Turn” navigator*
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance service intervals
7,500 mi (12,000 km) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check
15,000 mi (24,000 km)
Notes
*: Please refer to your local Dealer for availability
Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4 – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, Desmodromic timing, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
1,103 cc
Bore x Stroke
81 x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Power
157.4 kW (214 hp) @ 13,500 rpm
Torque
120.0 Nm (88.5 lb-ft) @ 11,250 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system
Exhaust
4-2-1-2 system
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=38/14 2=36/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=30/24
Final drive
Chain 520; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Frame
Aluminium alloy “Front Frame” with optimised stiffnesses
Front suspension
Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork, 43 mm chromed inner tubes
Front Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminium Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm
Rear Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 6.00” x 17”
Rear Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 200/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
125 mm (4.9 in) – 130 mm (5.1 in)
Front Brake
2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Hypure® 4-piston calipers with Race eCBS. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Rear Brake
245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper with Race eCBS
Instrumentation
Digital unit with 6,9″ TFT display and Optical Bonding, 1,280 x 480 px resolution, 8:3 aspect ratio
Wet weight no fuel
191 kg (421 lb)
Seat Height
845 mm (32.5 in)
Wheelbase
1,496 mm (59 in)
Rake
24,5°
Trail
99 mm (3.9)
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 l (4.2 US-gallons)
Number of Seats
Single seat
Two seats, if passenger seat kit accessory is mounted
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Race eCBS, Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Brake Light EVO (DBL)
Standard Equipment
Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0, Full LED headlights with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Sachs steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Pit Limiter, Auto-off indicators, Coming Home
Ready for
Ducati Data Logger (DDL), Cruise Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), USB port*, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)*, “Turn By Turn” navigator*
*: Please refer to your local Dealer for availability
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance service intervals
12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check
24,000 km (15,000 mi)
Standard
Euro 5+
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km
Consumption
7,1 l/100 km
Notes
Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).
