Ducati’s new-generation Streetfighter V4 hypernaked – which is now closer than ever to its fully faired Panigale stablemate – will hit Australian showrooms in April priced from $38,400 rideaway.
As before there is a higher-spec V4 S variant adding a number of upgrades including semi-active Ohlins suspension and weight saving peripherals, and will arrive locally at the same time priced from $43,100.
For 2025, Ducati stresses that the Streetfighter V4 is much more closely aligned with its Panigale V4 sibling, using the same 1103cc V4 engine, generating 160kW (214hp) and 120Nm. This is roughly 1.5kW shy of the fully faired model due to a different intake system but represents a 4.5kW (6hp) boost compared to the outgoing Streetfighter model.
Ducati rates the new model at 189 kilograms without fuel for the high-spec V4 S, or 191kg in the case of the standard variant.
This standard variant makes use of fully adjustable Showa forks and a Sachs monoshock with a steering damper, while stepping up to the V4 S brings Ohlins electronic suspension and upgraded forged aluminium wheels in place of five-spoke alloys. The V4 S also gets a lithium battery rather than a standard lead-acid setup in an effort to reduce weight.
Also new is Ducati’s latest six-axis electronics suite, with data presented on a new 6.9-inch TFT dash in a unique 8:3 aspect ratio.
Revised aero makes for increased downforce while adjusted ergonomics suit the bike’s hardcore powerplant and race-derived chassis.
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