ENGINE

The new Streetfighter uses the 1103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine that we know and love from the Panigale V4, but with some subtle changes to the intake and engine mapping. The Streetfighter doesn’t have the variable inlet trumpets, hence peak power on the Pani is a little bit stronger, and the final drive ratios are a bit shorter, so there is still plenty of punch. And if you’ve got enough pennies left over, a full racing Ducati Performance Exhaust by Akrapovic will boost power to 216bhp (as well as losing 6kg) – just imagine the fun you could have! – and that works for us.