Ducati Streetfighter V2 / V2S

From a press release issued By Ducati:

Ducati has applied the Fight Formula to the lightest Panigale ever to create the lightest Streetfighter ever: an exhilarating naked bike on the road and a high-performance one on the circuit. The formula is simple: 890 cc engine, Panigale V2 chassis, 175 kg of weight, wide and high handlebars, and no fairing to act as a filter between the rider and riding emotions.
The new V2 is the lightest Streetfighter ever created by Ducati (-18 kg compared to the previous model) thanks to a chassis based on the very light monocoque frame and the new 90° V2 engine. A bike that is therefore nimble and at the same time stable and rigorous at high speeds, as high-performance as the previous one between the kerbs of a track but significantly more enjoyable and fun on the road and in everyday use.
More intuitive to ride, lively and exciting thanks to the V2’s lightness and torque, capable of giving the rider a great feeling from very first contact, the new Streetfighter is as faithful as ever to the spirit of the original.

Unmistakably Streetfighter
The design of the new V2 confirms the typical stylistic features of the Streetfighter family, eliminating the fairing and thus highlighting the mechanical base of the supersport bike from which it derives. The masses are thus concentrated on the front, transmitting an image of attitude and dynamism and underlining the compactness of the new V2 engine. The "look" of the front, sharp and adrenaline-filled, created by the Full-LED headlight unit and the DRL, is therefore immediately recognizable.
The fuel tank, the fully faired seat/tail unit and the light alloy wheels are the same as those of the Panigale V2. A solution that enhances the sporty spirit of the Streetfighter V2, maintaining the references to the Ducati racing tradition.

New V2 engine
The Panigale V2 and the Streetfighter V2 mount the new 90° V2 engine with variable timing for the intake valves, Euro5+ homologated, 890 cc and 120 hp. Its weight of just 54.5 kg (-9.4 kg compared to the Superquadro it replaces) makes it the lightest twin-cylinder ever produced by Ducati, and its torque curve, with 70% of the maximum value already available at 3,000 rpm, ensures that riding is always exciting, even on the road. When using the new V2s on the track, it will be possible to mount a racing exhaust, which increases the maximum power to 126 hp, with a weight reduction of 4.5 kg.
All this makes both the Panigale and the Streetfighter V2 enjoyable and fun bikes for sports riding, especially thanks to a weight of just 176 and 175 kg respectively (in running order without fuel). Values that combined with the power of 120 hp determine for both a power/weight ratio of 0.69 hp/kg. For the Panigale and Streetfighter V2 there are 3 Power Modes available: High, Medium and Low, at 95 hp. Furthermore, both bikes are available in a 35 kW version. All the details on the new engine are available in the press kit.

Benchmark chassis
The frame of the new V2 is a light and efficient monocoque, which uses the engine as a stressed element. The double-sided swingarm is inspired in design by the Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm of the Panigale V4 and offers the same benefits in terms of stability when exiting corners and feeling when riding on the track, where it allows the rider to make the most of modern slick tyres.

The suspensions are fully adjustable, to allow the rider to personalise the set-up of the new Ducati sportbike. The Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2 are equipped with Marzocchi forks and Kayaba shock absorbers, while the V2 S versions offer their rider Öhlins forks and shock absorbers, as well as a lithium-ion battery that reduces weight.

To maintain stability when cornering and at speed without a fairing, the Streetfighter V2 features a swingarm that is 30 mm longer than the Panigale V2 and a Sachs steering damper as standard.
The new cast wheels are fitted with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres in 120/70 and 190/55 sizes, which combine handling and contact patch, enhancing the sporty qualities of the two models. The Brembo front braking system consists of two 320 mm discs and M50 monobloc calipers, offering power for track use and modulation for road use.

Benchmark electronics
The Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2 are equipped with a six-axis IMU inertial platform, thus supporting a complete and effective electronics package, to increase safety in road use and performance on the track. The electronics package includes sports ABS Cornering with slide-by-brake functionality, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Engine Brake Control and the new Ducati Quick Shift 2.0, the same system used on the Panigale V4, standard on both versions. The S versions are also equipped with Ducati Power Launch and Pit Limiter as standard.

The rider can instantly change the bike's behaviour by choosing between 4 Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Road, Wet) that offer pre-set intervention levels, which can be modified by the user, for all the controls and engine response. In this way, with the simple press of a button it is possible to adapt the Panigale and Streetfighter V2 to the rider's preferences and the various riding situations.

The dashboard is a new 5" TFT with a user interface based on Infomode conceptually derived from that of the new Panigale V4. The three views - Road, Road Pro and Track - are designed to allow the rider to concentrate on riding, highlighting the most relevant information for each context with a rational and complete display.

The rider interface has been streamlined, integrating the information as much as possible in order to reduce its density and therefore improve readability. The rev counter, for example, also acts as a gear shift indicator, lighting up green at the ideal rpm to shift up, and red when over-revving is reached.

Accessories
A variety of accessories are available for the new Panigale and Streetfighter V2 to increase their performance on the track or make them more versatile for road use. A dedicated track package is also available for the Panigale, consisting of a racing exhaust and lower fairing, Öhlins steering damper, adjustable footpegs with carbon heel guards and lowered handlebars, clutch and generator covers, and caps for mirror and license plate removal. Obviously, each accessory can be purchased individually.

The Lap Timer Pro self-timing system, using the Track Infomode, displays lap times, split times, and improvements in the rider's performance in real time.

Those who wish to enjoy the new V2s to the fullest on the road can install Cruise control, Turn-by-turn navigator, a USB power socket to power a smartphone or a TPMS tyre pressure sensor. All the accessories are visible on the new Ducati configurator.

Availability and colours
The new Panigale will arrive in dealerships in the V2 and V2 S versions at the end of January 2025, in Ducati Red livery only, while the new Streetfighter V2 will be available from the end of March 2025. The Panigale and Streetfighter V2 will be offered in a two-seater configuration, while the V2 S versions will be available in a single-seater configuration with a passenger kit offered as an accessory. All can also be purchased in a 35 kW version for motorcyclists with an A2 license.

Streetfighter V2 S
- Ducati Red
- Main standard features
- V2 engine, 890 cc
- Maximum power of 120 hp at 10,750 rpm
- Maximum torque of 93.3 Nm at 8,250 rpm
- Kerb weight without fuel: 176 kg
- Monocoque frame
- Öhlins NIX-30 fork
- Öhlins shock absorber
- Lithium battery
- Braking system with Brembo M50 monobloc calipers
- Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 120/70 and 200/55 tyres
- Latest-generation electronics package with 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (6D IMU): ABS with cornering functionality; Ducati Traction Control (DTC); Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC); Ducati Power Launch and Ducati Pit Limiter (DPL); Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 2.0; Engine Brake Control (EBC).
- New petal joystick
- New 5” full-TFT dashboard with 16:9 aspect ratio
- Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Road, Wet)
- Full-LED headlights with DRL
- Single-seater configuration (passenger kit accessory)
- Provision for Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)

Streetfighter V2
- Ducati Red
- Standard features as Streetfighter V2 S except for:
- Two-seater configuration
- Kerb weight without fuel: 177 kg
- Lead-acid battery
- Ducati Power Launch and Ducati Pit Limiter (DPL) available as accessories