Ducati Streetfighter V4 S REVIEW | 205bhp + 199kg + wings 

Literally so, I rode on Monday just before the big announcement. Phew! Cheers, MM

I can't wait till you do the 1290 Super Duke,and the zH2. It's going to be between these above models.

@@ross5506 We've ridden all three independently - did you see our reviews of the Z H2 and KTM? For me, I believe it's the Aprilia and Ducati that lead the way because of their electronics , suspension and I'm partial to a V4! Cheers, MM

Bennetts Bike can’t wait for v4 multistrada with hopefully 200hp.

@@bennettsbikesocial No worries, simply recycle footage or take stock manufacturer footage and claim it to be a head to head shootout like Visordown! You'll be able to release all sorts of new content during the lockdown! Thanks for maintaining some journalistic integrity MM and LCR. It takes true effort to create original content and it is appreciated. Joking aside, stay safe everyone. COVID19 is beginning to rear it's ugly head here in Canada. And it was just starting to get warm enough to melt the ice and snow and ride again!

LMFAO!!

Manny Blackstar it's ok for me. I will live in a city the point is I need a stylish naked bike that would take me from point A to B😊 actually I was thinking of a scooter coz speed is irelevant bcoz of the traffic😂 lol

LMAO

Thanks, we'll keep trying!

I'm a sucker for a V4 so it'd be close between the Aprilia and Ducati over the other rivals. Hopefully so with the exhaust - we'll see how this lockdown goes but I'd certainly like to evaluate the noise and actual power differences.

@@bennettsbikesocial Great stuff! Look forward to the updates. In the meantime - Stay safe 👍🏼

Yes, I was on the Monster 1200 R launch at Ascari and in fact, this Streetfighter was due to be launched last weekend at...you've guessed it, Ascari. Although it was going to be road and track. Either way, I was just glad to get to review it before the lockdown. Cheers, MM

Me?! Haha, thanks for the comments. With Wheelie Control off and ideally in 2nd gear then sit at 5,500rpm and crack the throttle and see what happens... Cheers, MM

It's well worth a test ride!

Sounds like you're a Ducati man, Glenn. Enjoy, let us know how you get on and safe riding too! Michael

@@bennettsbikesocialThanks Mike ! Dyno results last October on the 1299,, 197 rear wheel horse , 8 runs , consistent 196 - 197. I run @ 1/4 mile track.. 9.8 sec. 0 to 100 , 3.99 sec. YES I have mastered getting Lucifer's Hammer out of the hole ! OH, I'm 175 pounds and will be 71 April 27th

Good shout. It doesn't, unlike the Multistrada. But start adding those bits on and the price just keeps going up. It would have been a nice touch.

The BMW S1000R is essentially a 6-year old bike that got a facelift and few extras thrown at it in 2017, making the Ducati a much more current model in terms of engine development as well as electronics, suspension and brake technology too.

The secret is in the editing!

TheSageSeeker I way prefer the noise Aprilias V4 makes. Ducati when designing their V4 engine tried to make it sound as much like a twin as they could because they were worried about losing their core fan base. What a shame. V4s are epic. I owned an RSV4 RF for 3 years. The noise 😍

@@_rubberbandit3697 I love my Tuono Factory too ! I need to get a new bike soon, so another Tuono or considering this.

TheSageSeeker they’re going to bring out a new Tuono soon. Hopefully this year but maybe next? I’m going to hold on. If it looks anything like the 660 Tuono I can’t wait!!

I think you have Coronaviris, cough cough

Ha ha! :-)

AdventureCapitalist they want you to buy the expensive Carbon Fiber ones!

Tulu Erguney - get the S my friend

You can see it wobbling in the slo-mo shot when the Drift camera is mounted but Ducati would have tested its rigidity so it won't fall off, and I didn't notice t wobbling when riding. That said, I still think design-wise, it looks like an afterthought.

A free loo roll with every Ducati purchase - sound like a good marketing plan!

The fastener is there, from what I can tell... it's just holding the two pieces of trim together, not attached to the bike, if I had to guess.

@@iamtherealzombie I noticed that but suspect there's a second one hidden that's supposed to hold the lower section, they wouldn't just leave it hanging in the breeze like that but those fasteners are notoriously easy to lose (I've lost quite a few on mine over the last 5 years).

The reflector is mandatory I'm afraid. Nothing to stop you removing it once purchased though.

It wasn't exactly the warmest day, despite the sun and I didn't notice the heat - unlike the V4R. That said, the rear bank of cylinders shut off at standstill if the engine is above 75C to prevent too much heat.

Yes, a fact I learned after recording the video but was addressed in the full written review: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/ducati/ducati-streetfighter-v4-2020-review

Great write-up thanks

Thanks Peter, it's one of those bikes that I can't wait to get on again.

Nah save your money and learn how to ride before you ride a bike like this. It's like would you buy a exotic car that cost 250k and just get your driver license? But if you have money to blow and really want one get it.

Nah nothing short of H2R or even Y2K suffices for a newbie😉 And of course CBR 250R is perfect for 'em experts🤷‍♂️

Yes indeed it is Sir, just make sure you switch off the TC and Wheelie control.

Only if Ducati limits its power to below 80 hp. This bike has the best electronics to help you with safety.

100%

I don't think it does. In my opinion it should have come with it since the Aprilia Tuono has it and costs less than this model. Still great bike though.

No it doesn't. Shame. MM

I don’t really understand how you can like cruise control guys

Just like a Dodge Viper you just stop at every gas station 😉

Hp is of course different to bhp hence 205bhp / 217bhp.

Hocke ridiculous, I love it!

ALB TR 92 Good evening sir, i think yes and no.. they have big time gap one from other and so the design.. to answer this question i would wait a little to see the new One having some after market options to “decorate” it..

ALB TR 92 Probably because you can get a good price on the old one now that the new one is out.

@@fw1421 na not that just strictly looks

Yes, it’s definitely you😐

Mr burrbab My local dealer says the new Street fighter should be there in June,I’m waiting to see it in person.

F1hotrod i know it’s a joke but for real those paper roll hoarders are such idiots

205bhp is the same as 208hp

Don't worry about the looks, just ride!

Citizenthirteen I’m only complaining because I can’t afford one

Certainly from the point of view of Bennetts BikeSocial, absolutely. Some might try to argue that riding bikes is our work, but we firmly believe that the guidance is clear, and there's no reason we should be considered any different to anyone else. I'm itching to ride my own bikes and my work bike, but the country getting through this as quickly as possible is more important than anything. We should all #StayHome unless absolutely necessary, and anyone who doesn't think they should do it for themselves, should do it for their friends, relatives, neighbours and of course, for the NHS. John

You've ridden both already, wow!

Lenso Prezole I doubt very much if that is an accurate assessment. The Streetfighter V4 is a naked Panigale, and some reviewers (who've actually tested the bike) are already questioning whether this is truly a sound design. The basic complaint seems to be that the engine doesn't come alive until it hits speeds way beyond even aggressive street use, so perhaps not a great street bike. At the same time its lack of protection will make it almost impossible for an average rider to push it anywhere near its potential on a track, making the Panigale the better choice there. So if it isn't great on the street and it isn't great at the track, then what exactly is the new Streetfighter is supposed to do well? If I'm honest, I have to point out that this is exactly the kind of question professional reviewers ought to be addressing. The new KTM Super Duke 1290R, by comparison, has significantly better low-end grunt, giving it a livelier, more aggressive feel at far more realistic speeds. With a back-to-back test, it wouldn't surprise me if a lot of people concluded the 2020 Super Duke, while down on raw HP, is the better choice for the street. The fact that it costs thousands of dollars less doesn't hurt, either. Like the Streetfighter, the Super Duke won't necessarily make for a great track bike. However, it should be a riot on the street, at least making it excel at something. People may snap up the first available Streetfighters, but I have to wonder whether people will quickly begin to have questions. It also bears mentioning that most reviewers have neglected to point out that the Streetfighter V4 is missing cruise control, a fuel gage, and heated grips. All of these are either standard features or optional on the Streetfighter's natural competitors. Ducati isn't even going to offer them as an optional upgrade. No fuel gage? Seriously? Sure, the Streetfighter is a sexy, powerful beast and I've thought very hard about getting one myself. But I swear, sometimes it seems like Ducati is its own worst enemy. Obviously, almost none of us have ridden both the 2020 Streetfighter and the 2020 Super Duke, so we're having to speculate here. I can only hope we eventually get some honest and professional reviews which put these two bikes in a head-to-head comparison.

Let me know when you've ridden all four.

Absolutely loads of people. And if the tens of thousands of people who can afford one, want one, why should they be forced to buy a base model MT10?