Joining Ducati’s naked sportsbike lineup is the 2022 Ducati Streetfighter V2, joining its larger sibling the Ducati Streefighter V4, V4S and the limited edition V4SP as well as the recently launched Ducati Monster. Taking the Panigale V2 as its basis, the Streetfighter V2, like the Streetfighter V4, is essentially a Ducati sportsbike sans bodywork. With the Stradale V4 engine now powering the Borgo Panigale firm’s litre-class bikes, the trademark Ducati V-twin still has a place in the catalogue. Powering the Streetfighter V2 is the same 955 cc, Euro 5-compliant Superquadro two-cylinder mill, producing 153 hp at 0,750 rom and 101.4 Nm of torque at 9,000 rpm.
Gearing on the Streetfighter V2 differs
from its sportsbike stable mate, coming with a final drive ratio of 15/45
against the Panigale V2‘s 15/43. The engine is used as a stressed member in the
die-cast aluminum monocoque frame with the 16 mm longer single-sided swingarm
on the Streetfighter V2 hanging off the back of the power plant and adding
stability to the entire package. Suspension is done with a fully-adjustable
Showa 43 mm diameter BPF (Big Piston Fork) in front and a similarly adjustable
Sachs monoshock. Settings on the Streetfighter V2, according to Ducati, are
calibrated with an eye to road going comfort while also being adjustable for
race track riding.
Braking uses Brembo M4.32 Moonobloc
callipers, similar to the Panigale V2 with 320 mm diameter floating brake
discs. As a concession to the road riding sensibilities of the Streetfighter
V2, the brake pads are a less aggressive formulation while still providing
brake feel and performance more suited to highway and street use. Taking the
electronics suite from the Panigale V2, the Streetfighter V2 comes with three
ride modes, cornering ABS with slide control, traction control, wheelie
control, engine braking control and up-and-down quickshifter. The 2022
Streetfighter V2 is expected to arrive at Ducati dealerships beginning December
2021, available in Ducati Red with black wheels.
