2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4 and V4 S

The idea behind the Ducati Streetfighter V4 is easy to articulate: Take a Panigale V4, lob off its fairings, swap out clip-ons for a handlebar, and done; you’ve got a superbike for the street. The problem is the whole premise is paradoxical—if superbikes were designed for the street, they wouldn’t be superbikes, would they? The idea behind the Streetfighter—and any other hyper-naked for that matter—is simple; the execution, however, requires balancing competing virtues. Since its debut in 2020, the Streetfighter V4 quashed this apparent dilemma with dizzyingly effective technical solutions: the up-spec SP2 version even won CW’s 2023 hyper-naked comparison. We said: “to say that we were surprised by the Ducati’s comfort and practicality is a huge understatement.” For 2025, Ducati is introducing an all-new generation Streetfighter V4 based on the 2025 Panigale V4 that’s both higher performing and more practical.

Ducati claims the new Streetfighter V4 is closer to the Panigale than ever. Its Desmosedici Stradale engine produces a claimed 205 hp at 12,650 rpm and 88.3 lb.-ft. of torque at 11,500 rpm—just 4 hp less than the US-spec Panigale V4 (the difference is down to different intakes). To put all that torque to the best use, the Streetfighter has all the rider aids you’d imagine, plus a new management system called Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), an algorithm which simulates the work of 70 sensors to “predict” vehicle dynamics in order to optimize torque delivery. A widescreen 6.9-inch TFT display sits atop the new-look front end.

The Streetfighter V4 has slightly relaxed geometry (0.5 degree greater steering angle and 1mm greater trail) compared to the Panigale but otherwise uses the same all-new frame and double-sided swingarm. The “front frame” weighs just 7.5 pounds—2.2 pounds less than the previous version—and has a 40 percent reduction in lateral rigidity to improve front-end feel. The new swingarm reduces lateral stiffness by 43 percent compared to the previous gen’s single-sider. It also uses Brembo’s new Hypure Monoblock calipers combined with Race eCBS functionality. Ducati claims the Streetfighter V4 S weighs 417 pounds without fuel—just 5 pounds more than the superbike.

The Streetfighter’s new styling isn’t just about looks. The redesign optimizes the rider’s position, giving more room to move in the saddle and offering more braking and cornering support. Ergonomically, the Streetfighter benefits from a repositioned handlebar (10mm/0.4 inch closer to the rider than the previous model) and footpegs, which are lower, more forward, and 10mm closer together. It’s not just ergos that boost comfort; the S model uses the latest Öhlins NIX/TTX electronically controlled suspension, which has a wider range of adjustment for better comfort on rough public roads. It also has a new feature called “Cruise Detection,” which automatically softens suspension when the motorcycle is moving at a constant speed.

Higher performance potential? More comfort? Where do we sign up? Stay tuned for a first ride report.

The base-model Streetfighter V4 has an MSRP of $23,395. It uses 43mm Showa Big Piston Forks and a Sachs monoshock. The S model, featuring Öhlins electronic suspension, lightweight forged alloy wheels, and a lithium battery, has an MSRP of $29,295.