Ducati Streetfighter Articles
Finally, a real naked supersport
Speaking at the US media launch of the Ducati Streetfigher 848 yesterday, North American general manager Dominique Cheraki described his ideal motorcycle — a real sportsbike sans the fairings and equipped with high bars to make it comfortable. The perfect bike for riding fast on real roads, whether they be city streets or mountain curves. That’s certainly not a new concept, but it’s not one...
Ducati Streetfighter 848: smaller capacity, less money
Think $15 grand is a bit rich for an outdated 1098 with crappier suspension? Well, then Ducati’s got the bike for you. If that bike is an outdated 848 with crappier suspension. No word on price, but that’s essentially what this Ducati Streetfighter 848 is; a less powerful version of the middleweight supersport, now with Monster suspension. Update: The smaller Streetfighter has DTC Rather tha...
Ducati Streetfighter 1198 Evo SP: 170bhp from full-power superbike motor
Looks like the Ducati Streetfighter is getting a major update next year. Leaked on Ducati’s own website last night, this information indicates that the naked superbike is being upgraded from the old 1098 to the current 1198 motor. There doesn’t appear to be any “tuned for torque” nonsense either. 170bhp and 98lb/ft is exactly what the 1198 superbike makes and a significant upgrade from the...
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Spy Photo: Ducati Streetfighter 848
Ducati appears to be expanding the Streetfighter range downwards if this photo, snapped at the factory gate in Bologna, is any clue. Unlike the 1099cc Ducati Streetfighter which uses a six-bolt rear hub and Brembo Monobloc front calipers, the bike seen here is fitted with a five-bolt rear (the same arrangement as the Ducati 848 Evo), cheaper radial Brembos and forks that look to be the same USD Ma...
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