Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4S: FUN. LIGHT. EXCITING.
Introducing the new 2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4S…
Unveiled to the public in 2020, the Streetfighter V4 was an instant success and set new performance benchmarks in the super sports naked segment. Universally appreciated for its aggressive and minimalist aesthetic, characterized by a front inspired by the Joker of the comics, the Streetfighter V4 immediately entered the hearts of enthusiasts.
The natural evolution of the family is a bike that pushes the concepts of the “Fight Formula” even further, the key elements of which are the Panigale V4 stripped of the fairings, high and wide handlebar, 178 kg weight, 208 hp Desmosedici Stradale engine, biplane wings and latest generation electronic package. An improvement that follows that of the Panigale V4 family.
Ducati Streetfighter V4 2023 transmits sportiness, thanks to the standard single -seater configuration with saddle and passenger footrests supplied.
The design of the Streetfighter V4 is direct and minimal, w ith its full -LED front light and its V -shaped DRL that recalls the Panigale V4’s front view. The low, forward -canted front, as to extend the strong lines of the tank, gives the bike a predator look.
The fuel tank has the same shapes as on the Panigale V4 2022, which are designed to better support the rider during braking and cornering. It has a greater capacity (17 liters) and is embraced by new side covers.
The new “Front Frame” and the Desmosedici Stradale are left uncovered as much as possible, with a minimal bodywork that, through streamlined lines and sculptural volumes, create a clean, essential ensemble. In the V4 S version, the Streetfighter 2023 is available in a new, gritty “Grey Nero” livery, played on the contrast between the grey and the various black tones – dark and lucid – of the bodywork, that bring out the technical components like brakes and suspension and give the motorcycle an ever more aggressive, but still refined look.
Push forward
The Streetfighter V4 was an instant success and set new performance benchmarks in the super sports naked segment. Universally appreciated for its aggressive and minimalist aesthetic, characterized by a front inspired by the Joker of the comics, the Streetfighter V4 immediately entered the hearts of enthusiasts.
The natural evolution of the family is a bike that pushes the concepts of the “Fight Formula” even further, the key elements of which are the Panigale V4 stripped of the fairings, high and wide handlebars, 392 lb weight, 208 hp Desmosedici Stradale engine, biplane wings and latest generation electronic package.
Fun. Light. Exciting.
Streetfighter V4 is the natural evolution of the family that pushes the concepts of the “Fight Formula” even further. The key elements of which are the Panigale V4 stripped of the fairings, high and wide handlebars, 392 lb weight, 208 hp Desmosedici Stradale engine, biplane wings and latest generation electronic package. An evolution that follows that of the Panigale V4 family.
The smooth delivery of the new 170 HP Granturismo V4 engine, the innovative chassis and ergonomic solutions, the most advanced Ducati electronics and the world’s first front and rear radar system on motorcycles, allow for the most fun, versatile and intuitive riding experience ever.
2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4S Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
• Colour
o Ducati Red with dark grey frame and black rims
• Main standard equipment
o Desmosedici Stradale engine, 1,103 cc
o “Front Frame” frame
o 17 liter aluminium tank
o 43mm Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF), fully adjustable
o Sachs monoshock, fully adjustable
o Sachs steering damper
o Braking system with Brembo Stylema® monobloc calipers
o Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tires with 200/ 60 rear
o Biplane configuration wings
o Latest generation electronic package with 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (6D IMU): ABS Cornering
EVO; Ducati Traction Cont rol (DTC) EVO 2; Ducati Slide Control (DSC); Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
EVO; Ducati Power Launch (DPL); Ducati Quick Shift up / down (DQS) EVO 2; Engine Brake Control
(EBC) EVO
o Buttons for quick change of levels
o 5″ full-TFT dashboard
o Recalibrated Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Road, Wet)
o Full-LED headlamp with DRL
o Single-seater configuration with two-seater accessories supplied
o Ready for Ducati Data Analyzer + GPS (DDA + GPS) and Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)
Electronics
The new Streetfighter V4 implements the Power Modes logic already developed in the Ducati Panigale V4 and V4S with calibrations dedicated to the Desmosedici Stradale engine in the Streetfighter configuration. There are four engine delivery strategies: Full, High, Medium, Low. Full and Low are newly devised, while High and Medium have been revised in strategy. Full Power Mode allows the engine to express its full potential with torque curves without electronic filters, except for first gear. For the High and Medium Power Modes, a new Ride by Wire map management system has been developed with dedicated calibration for each of the six gears, which ensures the rider always obtains the optimum thrust every time the throttle is opened. The Low Power Mode, on the other hand, has been designed for riding on low -grip surfaces, limiting the maximum power of the bike to 165 hp and offering a particularly manageable throttle response. The calibrations dedicated to the Streetfighter V4 guarantee maximum correlation between the torque value required by the rider and that ac tually delivered.
The Streetfighter V4 in the 2023 version sees the introduction of the brand -new Wet Riding Mode to make riding even safer on low -grip surfaces. The standard equipment is enriched by a lithium -ion battery for the S version (1.7 kg lighter than the previous one and already equipped on the V4 SP version).
The dashboard of the new Streetfighter V4 also follows the evolution traced by the Panigale V4. The graphics are revised in all views, to make the information simpler and more descriptive and support in the calibration of the various parameters.
As on the Panigale V4, the gear change is indicated via an external green LED signal. The dashboard offers the “Track Evo” display mode, which replicates the layout used on the MotoGP Desmosedici an d guarantees an immediate view of the most important information and the intervention of the electronic controls.
The Streetfighter V4 2023 also evolves thanks to the new Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2 software which guarantees better stability, precision and directionality in the braking and corner entry phases and the possibility for the rider to define more precisely the electronic setup for each use. This software features a different gear-bygear calibration on each of the t hree selectable levels. The new strategy was developed to optimize the intensity of the engine brake as a funct ion of the load on the rear end. In the first braking phase, when there is little load on the rear tire, the EBC EVO 2 provides less engine brake, then increasing it as you approach the centre of the corner, where the intervention of the engine brake makes the greatest contribution in slowing down the bike and closing the line. Thanks to this modification, which guarantees a more balanced intervention of the control on the engine brake in all riding conditions, the locking of the rear wheel in the most demanding braking sections is also reduced.
The Streetfighter V4 ’23 implements also a new strategy for the Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) which improves the fluidity of shifting at every degree of opening of the throttle, bot h when the latter is partialized and when it is completely open, dealing with the two situations in a different way.
In partialized throttle shifting, the strategy acts both through an injection cut and a reduction of advance, making shifting in road use smoother thanks to the absence of engine shutdowns and re-starts. In fully open throttle shifting, typical of track use, the DQS strategy is refined with an evolution of the torque restitution phase t hat guarantees more stabilit y t o the bike and a more homogeneous and therefore more profitable t hrust in the lap time.
Finally, an update of the cooling fan control strategy, which offers better management of operating temperatures and greater thermal comfort for the rider already at t ypical road use speeds, is added to these electronic changes.
Chassis and ergonomics
On the new Streetfighter V4, the chassis also follows the evolution of the Panigale V4 family to offer enthusiasts improvements in stability, front -end feeling and riding safety. The chassis includes Front Frame and single -sided swingarm, both in aluminium, with upside -down fork and mechanically adjustable shock absorber on the V4 standard version.
The Streetfighter V4 S features semi -active Öhlins suspension (NIX30 upside -down 43 mm fork and TTX36 shock absorber) with SmartEC 2.0 interface, gaining in versatility, effectiveness and rapidity in set -up. In addition, on the V4 S version, the rims are Marchesini forged in aluminium alloy with import ant benefits in terms of nimbleness when changing direction and responsiveness in acceleration and braking thanks to the reduction of unsprung masses.
As on the Panigale V4, the swingarm pivot of the Streetfighter V4 2023 is positioned 4 mm higher, increa sing the anti-squat action that helps the rider thanks to greater stability, precision and the ability to maintain the trajectory when exiting corners and, in general, in all acceleration situations.
The weight distribution also moves towards the front, lo ading it more and thus increasing accuracy and speed in corner entry. Finally, the ergonomics benefit from the new layout of the fuel tank, the shape of which offers greater support to the rider during braking and cornering. The wet weight of the Streetfig hter V4 S 2023 stands at 197.5 kg.
Engine
The 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale, capable of delivering 208 hp at 13,000 rpm and 123 Nm in Euro-5 configuration, has been revised in calibration to match the larger diameter of the silencer outlet, introduced in order to reduce the exhaust back pressure. In addition, on the right side there is the clutch cover of the Panigale V4, which allows you to easily mount the dry clutch and the clutch cover protection.
Accessories
There is a wide range of accessories, which allow you to customize the Streetfighter V4 making it even sportier, starting with the Ducati Performance by Akrapovič full -racing exhaust**. Equipped wit h high silencers at the side of the tail, it allows a reduction of the total weight of 5 kilos and raises the maximum power to 220 hp. Noise is within the limit of 105 dB (102 dB with the dB killer installed).
The accessories catalogue also features street-legal slip-on systems, mudguards, aero kit and carbon fibre frame and crankcase protections, billet aluminium controls, but also tire warmers and stands for those who want to use their Streetfighter V4 on the circuit.
2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4S Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Exciting design
The Panigale V4 stripped of the fairings and with high and wide handlebars. This is the design concept at the basis of the Streetfighter V4, created to amplify the emotions of the rider by making him or her feel protagonist in every ride on the road. An un rivalled naked bike, modern and technological, with a powerful and exciting design, which does nothing to hide its performance , and which has met with great success from the general public and critics.
The Streetfighter V4 design immediately conveys its mission. A message represented by the minimalist design of the full -LED headlamp that recalls the front of the Panigale V4 but evokes the expression of the Joker, the declared inspiration for the Centro S tile Ducati in creating this naked bike from Borgo Panigale. Ducati’s signature is represented by the V -shaped DRL which also characterizes the Panigale V4 and SuperSport. The low front leaning forward, continuing the lines of the tank, gives the Streetfig hter V4 a predatory look ready to attack.
The compact front headlight assembly is inserted in a double -layer casing with a particularly refined design, in which the air intakes for the air -box and for the cooling of the LED units are obtained, while a rear deflector prevents the flow from impact ing directly on the tank. The headlamp is topped by the 5” TFT dashboard (the same as the Panigale V4) integrated with a sophisticated front cover that elegantly hides the fixings and wiring.
The “Front Frame” a nd the Desmosedici Stradale engine are left as visible as possible, partially covered by superstructures reduced to a minimum which, with sharp lines and sculptural volumes, create a clean and essential whole. Behind the radiator the new hot air extractor profiles, which follow the design evolutions made by the Panigale V4 and have a structural function, stand out . They are in fact fixed directly to the frame and integrate the
double overlapping wings which, in addition to being a reference to the MotoGP bike, generate the vertical load necessary to guarantee maximum stability at high speeds.
Ergonomics
Compared to the Panigale V4, the posit ion in the saddle of the rider, who sits at a height of 845 mm from the ground, has been redefined according to the specifications of a naked model. As Streetfighter culture dictates, the clip-ons are replaced by a high and wide handlebar which, together wit h a saddle with a good 60 mm of padding and a less extreme position of the rider foot-pegs, guarant ees sporty comfort in urban riding and the control
necessary to attack extra-urban roads or the track. The Streetfighter V4 2023 also incorporat es the ergonomic improvements made to the Panigale V4 family, integrating a tank with a different shape that offers greater support for the rider during braking and cornering.
While maintaining the typical stylistic features of the Panigale, the tail is supported by a steel subframe and has been redesigned to offer greater comfort for the passenger and more longitudinal space for the rider.
Biplane wings by Ducati Corse
To ensure maximum stability bot h at high speeds and when braking and a lower tendency to wheelie during acceleration, limiting as much as possible the interventions on the chassis so as to have a nimble and quick behaviour in mixed conditions, wings have been developed for the Streetfighter V4 in biplane configurat ion designed by Ducati Corse specialists in collaboration with the Centro Stile Ducati.
The aerodynamic development was carried out entirely with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations using a calculation method t hat involves stationary simulations of the motion and pressure fields with the aim of increasing the vertical force on the vehicle, in particular on the front wheel.
To reduce the lateral dimensions of the appendages as much as possible, it was decided to develop an aerodynamic configuration that provides two wings of reduced opening positioned in the shape of a biplane wit h the aim of making them work independently. The single appendage can be described as a wing with a single element and a rectangular plan, equipped with a winglet on the external lateral end. The wings have been positioned as close as possible to the front wheel (near the side radiator panels) in order to maximize the anti-wheelie effect.
The effect of the introduct ion of the aerodynamic appendages is 28 kg of downforce at 270 km / h, of which 20 kg on the front wheel and 8 kg on the rear wheel. The wings also give benefits in terms of heat loss by increasing the speed of passage through the water and oil radiators, respectively by + 2% and + 10%.
The vertical load generated by the wings reduces the “buoyancy” of the front wheel at high speeds, the tendency to wheelie and increases stabilit y during braking, entry and cornering.
This dynamic behaviour instils safety and limits the intervention of the electronic controls, so that the rider is led to keep the throttle open for longer as well as to brake later right into the corner, benefitting in terms of performance.
Engine
High power
The Streetfighter V4 is equipped with the 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale engine. In this Euro 5 configuration the 90° V4 delivers 208 hp (153 kW) at 13,000 rpm. A high level of power for a naked, unrivalled in the segment, and consistent with the crazy and exaggerated image t hat is typical of the Ducati Streetfighter V4. The maximum torque value of 123 Nm (12.5 kgm) at 9,500 rpm is virtually unchanged compared to the Panigale V4. A dedicated engine control map allows you to safely exploit the performance of the Streetfighter V4 in road use, which wit h the 2023 model benefits from all the updates introduced on the Panigale V4 starting in 2022.
The final gear shorter than that of the Panigale V4 delivers + 10% more torque to the wheel which ensures immediate response to throttle commands.
Power and torque can furt her increase reaching 220 hp and 130 Nm respectively by mount ing the full-racing Ducati Performance by Akrapovič exhaust which also reduces the weight by 6 kg.
MotoGP -derived engine
The Desmosedici Stradale was designed starting from the heart of the MotoGP V4 engine, namely the cylinder heads. The fluid dynamics of the Desmosedici Stradale echoes the dimensions and geometry used on the Desmosedici GP bike, as does the configuration of the engine: 90° V4 rotated rearwards by 42°. This solution makes the engine extremely compact and allows the masses to be centred, enabling their perfect integration in the vehicle.
The crankshaft, as on the Ducati prototypes used in racing, is count er-rotating*, in order to reduce the gyroscopic effect of the wheels and give manoeuvrabilit y and nimbleness when changing direction, as well as reducing the tendency to wheelie in acceleration and t ipping under braking. The 70° staggered connecting rod pins result in a “Twin Pulse” firing order which, in addition to giving a unique and fascinat ing sound for the enthusiast, generates an easy-to-manage delivery and excellent traction when exiting corners.
Inside the cylinder liners slide moulded aluminium pistons wit h two-segment “box in box” technology, low friction, plus 81 mm diameter scraper, the same as the MotoGP Desmosedici engine. The 53.5 mm stroke brings the total displacement to 1,103 cc. The compression ratio is 14:1, a high value that denotes the racing-derived design.
The Desmosedici Stradale is designed around the Desmodromic system which helps make the MotoGP and SBK Ducati bikes the fastest in their respective Championships. On this high-revving engine, the “Desmo” finds its maximum technical value and reaches levels of sophistication, compactness and lightness never seen before on a Ducati. The four camshafts move the sixteen steel valves, wit h measurements of 34 mm in diamet er for the intake ones and 27.5 mm in diameter for the exhaust ones, remarkable values in relation to the 81 mm bore adopted. The valve seats are made of sintered steel.
Intake is entrusted to four oval throttle bodies with diameter of 52 mm connect ed to fixed intake horns of 70 mm in length. Each throttle body is equipped wit h two injectors: one under the throt tle specific for low load conditions and one above which is activated when the engine is required to perform at its best. The throttle bodies of each bank are moved by a dedicated electric motor which, thanks to the full Ride by Wire system, enables complex electronic control strategies and allows the character of the engine to be modulated in relation to the Riding mode chosen by the rider.
To improve comfort in city riding, the automatic deact ivation of the rear bank cylinders is envisaged when the water temperature is above 75°.
* This layout requires an additional gear wheel, the so -called idle wheel, necessary to transfer the motion of the crankshaft to the gearbox, and then up to the wheels in order to return the correct rotation for the direction of travel. The presence of the idle wheel determines an additional transmission component in the system that connects the drive shaft to the wheel. This must be consid ered in determining the power to the crankshaft if this is derived from the value measured at the wheel. Both in homolo gation and in acceleration bench measurements it is therefore necessary to consider an efficiency or in any case an additional coefficient which by law is set at 0.98.
Maintenance intervals
The Desmosedici Stradale provides for valve clearance adjustment (Desmo Service) every 24,000 km, while servicing is every 12,000 km / 12 months.
Chassis
“Front -Frame” frame
The Streetfighter V4 uses the “Front Frame” frame derived from the experience gained in MotoGP, which uses the Desmosedici Stradale engine with a load-bearing function.
The main difference in layout compared to traditional perimeter frames is the use of the engine as a structural element. The “Front Frame” provides a compact front structure, weighing only 4 kg, fixed directly to the upper half-casing of the front bank and to the head of the rear bank of the V4, whose base also acts as a fixing for the rear suspension and as a fulcrum point of the single -sided swingarm.
The most important advantage of the Ducati “Front Frame” is the use of the Desm osedici Stradale engine to achieve the desired stiffness: this has made it possible to significantly reduce the extension of the main frame and its weight, obtaining a higher stiffness / weight ratio. Added to this advantage is the reduced length of the up rights that run sideways to the engine, which allowed the Borgo Panigale engineers to design a compact bike, especially in the rider’s seating area.
The chassis layout is completed by the trellis seat-post frame, fixed at the top t o the “Front Frame” and screwed below the head of the rear bank.
The rear suspension uses a linkage fixed to the Desmosedici Stradale engine by means of a forged aluminium piece. The linkage reacts to the movements imparted by a single -sided cast aluminium swingarm with a high truss. On the Streetfighter 2023, as on the Panigale V4, the pivot is positioned 4 mm higher, increasing the ant i-squat act ion t hat helps the rider thanks to greater stability, precision and the ability to maintain the trajectory when exiting corners and, in general, in all acceleration situations. The weight distribution also moves towards the front , loading it more
and thus increasing accuracy and speed in corner entry. The inclination of the steering head is 24.5°, while the trail is 100 mm.
Refined sus pension
The Streetfighter V4 features a 43 mm diameter Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) fully adjustable in compression and rebound, and spring preload. The fork sliders house chrome -plated stanchions on to which Brembo radial brake calipers are attached. The front package is completed by a Sachs steering damper. At the rear there is a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber fixed on one side to the Desmosedici Stradale engine by means of a forged
alumin ium piece.
The Streetfighter V4 S is instead equipped with an Öhlins NIX -30 fork, Öhlins TTX36 rear shock absorber and Öhlins steering damper with event -based control system. On this version, the suspension and the steering damper are controlled by the second generation Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 control system, characterized among other things by the new OBTi (Objective Based Tuning Interface) adjustment interface.
Rims and tires
While the Streetfighter V4 is fitted with cast aluminium wheels with a 5 -spoke design, the V4 S version is equipped with Marchesini 3 -spoke forged aluminium alloy wheels.
The rims are fitted with Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa IV tires, which combine track performance with versatility on the road, in sizes 120/70 ZR17 for the front and 200/60 ZR 17 for the rear .
Braking system with Brembo Stylema® calipers
The Streetfighter V4 range feature s the powerful Brembo Stylema® monobloc calipers which represent the evolution of the already performing M50 calipers.
The twin Brembo calipers each have four 30 mm diameter pistons that work on 330 mm diameter discs, ensuring exceptional braking power. While at the rear we find a single 245 mm disc with 2 -piston caliper. The braking system is assisted by the ABS Cornering EVO system, which uses the lightweight 9.1MP control unit.
Racing tank
The tank of the Streetfighter 2023 is made of aluminium, and goes from 16 to 17 liters with a change of conformation which, as on the Panigale V4, better supports the rider under braking and in cornering. Compared to the Panigale V4, the tank has been suit ably modified in the lower area to allow the fitting of a saddle with more foam to increase rider comfort. As with track bikes, the tank has a portion of its capacity located under the rider’s seat. In the front, the space not occupied by the fuel has been used to place all the electronics, including the battery.
Electronics
MotoGP -derived electronic controls
The latest generation electronic package of the Streetfighter V4, which incorporates the updates introduced on the Panigale V4 family, is based on the use of a 6 -axis inertial platform (6D IMU – Inertial Measurement Unit) capable of instantly detecting roll angle, yaw and pitch of the bike in space.
The electronic package includes controls that manage all riding phases: some are responsible for star ting, accelerating and braking, others for monitoring traction, others relat ing to the phases of cornering and exit.
› ABS Cornering EVO
› Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2
› Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
› Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO
› Ducati Power Launch (DPL)
› Ducati Quick Shift up / down (DQS) EVO 2
› Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2
› Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO
The operating parameters of each control are associated by default with the three Riding Modes that the Streetfighter V4 is equipped with. The rider is given the opportunity to customize riding style and to restore the parameters set by Ducati. It is possi ble to quickly change the level of one of the DTC, DWC, DSC or EBC control functions by using the direct access keys on the left switch.
ABS Cornering EVO
The ABS system of the Streetfighter V4 includes the “cornering” function, which extends ABS interven tion even with an inclined bike and has the same intervention logics and control types as the Panigale V4. ABS Cornering EVO can be set on three levels to fully meet the needs of all riders both in track and road riding, even in the most critical low grip situations.
Level 3 is suitable for the road or for low -grip conditions, it guarantees safe and stable braking in all conditions, always maint aining rear wheel lifting under control during the strongest decelerations. Levels 2 and 1, on the other hand, fa vour braking power and are therefore more geared towards sport riding on high -grip surfaces and on the track.
Level 2 is recommended for use on the track by the amateur rider. The system manages both the front and rear braking systems, keeps the “cornering” function active while there is no lift -up control, allowing sportier braking. Selecting level 2 activates the “slide by brake” function that allows you to drift when enteri ng a curve for a spectacular and safe ride.
Level 1, not associated by default to any of the Riding Modes, is recommended for experienced riders in track use.
It guarantees a racing intervention of the ABS system which acts only on the front wheel. Both the “cornering” function and the anti-lift up intervention are disabled to generate maximum performance.
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2
The new Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2 strategy derives from the Ducati Desmosedici GP18 and is already used on the Panigale V4 R and V4 R SBK. In addition to interfacing with the 6 -axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and adapting the intervention and the slippage to the lean angle of the bike, the software significantly improves power management out of corners thanks to the new “predictive” control strategy. By a cting not only on the instantaneous value of the rear spin, but also on its variation, it intercepts the loss of grip more quickly and reduces slippage peaks, thus ensuring a quicker and more regular intervention. All this translates into greater vehicle stability when exiting corners, even in non -optimal grip conditions, greater acceleration and improved performance both over a single lap and on long runs.
Furthermore, the DTC EVO 2, in addition to the management of the ignition and injection advance, provides for the intervention of the valves of the throttle bodies when a rapid intervention of the control is not necessary, allowing optimal combustion parameters and smoother e ngine response and intervention to be maintained.
The DTC EVO 2 can be set to 8 different levels (6 in dry conditions and 2 in wet conditions), allowing the rider to adapt the control strategy to his riding style and grip conditions, obtaining maximum per formance.
Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
The introduction of the 6D IMU made it possible to add Ducati Slide Control (DSC), developed in collaboration with Ducati Corse, to the Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO. This system supports the rider by controlling the torque delivered by the Desmosedici Stradale engine as a function of the slide angle. Its goal is to improve performance out of corners by preventing slide angles that would otherwise be difficult to manage. The DSC works thanks to the 6D IMU which pro vides the vehicle dynamics control unit with information on the dynamics of the motorcycle (such as lean angle, acceleration and much more).
Like the DTC EVO, the DSC manages reductions in torque by intervening on the opening of the throttle valves, the reduction of advance and injection cuts. In all situations where rapid DSC intervention is not required, the use of the throttle body valves allows optimal combustion parameters to be maintained , thus obtaining a response from the Desmosedici Stradale and smoother intervention.
The DSC is adjustable on two levels: passing from level 1 to level 2, the system allows the rider to more easily control slide angle values that would otherwise be difficult to manage. It is possible to modify the DSC intervention level by entering the menu, from which it is also possible to set the values of DTC EVO and DWC EVO. It is also possible to set the direct control of the DSC through the direct access keys located on the left switch. The DSC set value is always visible on the dashboard.
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO
The Streetfighter V4 is also equipped with the latest version of Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO. This system, using information from the Bosch 6D IMU, controls wheelie and allows for maximum acceleratio n performance with ease and safety. The DWC EVO more accurately detects the presence and extent of wheelies and intervenes to control them with a greater level of precision, so as to satisfy the rider’s requests even more precisely.
Ducati Power Launch (D PL)
This system, adjustable on three levels, guarantees lightning -fast starts, allowing the rider to concentrate only on managing the clutch release. Once set, it will be sufficient to engage first gear and open the throttle: during the first phase of the star t, while the driver modulates the release of the clutch, the DPL will keep the Desmosedici Stradale stable around an optimal speed according to the selected DPL level; in the second phase, when the clutch is fully released, the DPL will control the torque delivered to ensure the maximum possible acceleration based on the predefined level.
For its operation, the DPL exploits the functions of the DWC and always keeps the DTC active, to guarantee the highest level of safet y in every situation. The system is automatically disengaged above the speed at the end of the manoeuvre, or once the third gear is engaged. To preserve the clutch, the system uses an algorithm that allows only a limited number of consecutive starts. The number of starts available is restored when the user uses the bike normally.
The DPL is adjustable on 3 levels and is activated by pressing the specific button. Level 1 is the one that prefers performance at the start, level 3 is the “safest and most stable”.
Ducati Quick Shift up / down (D QS) EVO 2
The DQS EVO 2 with up / down function, developed for the Panigale V4, uses the information on the lean angle to maximize the stability of the bike during the shifting phase when cornering.
The DQS EVO 2, in addition to minimizing shifting times, allows you to downshift without using the clutch, ensuring even more effective braking. The system includes a bi -directional microswitch integrated in the kinematics of the lever which, in correspondence with each gearshift operation, sends a signal to th e Desmosedici Stradale control unit. The system acts separately for shifting and downshifting, integrating the action on ignition advance and injection, already present on the up -shift system, with the controlled opening of the throttle valve for downshift operation thanks to full Ride by Wire system management . The extent and duration of the various actuations is aimed at ensuring maximum shifting fluidity even when riding
at the limit on the track, working in the downshift phase in synergy with the slipper clutch and Engine Brake Control (EBC).
The DQS EVO 2 reduces up-shift cutting times, allowing sportier shifting at high revs, over 10,000 rpm, typical of track use, and increases stability when shifting under high acceleration with the bike inclined. On the Streetfighter V4 S, the DQS EVO2 also incorporates the strategy introduced on the Panigale V4 S 2023 which improves the fluidity of shifting at every degree of opening of the throttle , both when the latter is partialized and when it is completely open, dealing differently with the two situations.
In partialized throttle shifting, the strategy acts both through an injection cut of the previous strategy and an advance reduction, making shifting in road use smoother thanks to the absence of engine shutdo wns and re-starts.
In fully open throttle shifting, typical of track use, the DQS strategy is refined with an evolution of the torque recovery phase that guarantees more stability to the bike and a more homogeneous and therefore more profitable thrust in the lap time.
Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2
The EBC (Engine Brake Control) has been developed to help riders optimize the stability of the bike in extreme cornering conditions, balancing the forces to which the rear t yre is subjected in conditions of intensive application of the engine brake of the Desmosedici Stradale. The EBC EVO 2 of the Streetfighter V4 2023, optimized on the basis of lean angle, monitors the position of the throttle, the selected gear and the deceleration of the Desmosedici Stradale shaft during the most aggressive braking, and precisely adjusts the throttle opening to balance the torque forces applied to the t yre. The EBC EVO can be set on three levels integrated in the Riding Modes.
The software is characterized by a differ entiated gear by gear calibration on each of the three selectable levels, according to a new strategy developed to optimize the intensity of the engine brake action according to the load on the rear.
In the first braking phase, when there is little load o n the rear tire, the EBC EVO 2 provides less engine brake, then increasing it as you approach the centre of the corner, where the intervention of the engine brake makes the greatest contribution in slowing down the bike and closing the line. Thanks to this modification, which guarantees a more balanced intervention of the control on the engine brake in all riding conditions, rear wheel locking in the most demanding braking sections is also reduced.
Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO
The S version is e quipped with event -based Öhlins suspension with electronic control, based on the second generation Öhlins Smart EC (Electronic Control) system which, in addition to exploiting all the potential offered by the 6D IMU, has a new and more intuitive interface called OBTi (Objective Based Tuning Interface) for the settings. The electronic suspension offers the choice between manual mode (“Fixed”), which allows you to manually set, through virtual “clicks” (32 from fully open to fully closed for the suspension a nd 10 for the shock absorber), the levels of compression, extension and damping of the steering damper, and automatic mode (“Dynamic”). When the “Dynamic” mode is selected, based on the information received from the IMU 6D and other sensors, the system automatically adjusts compression and rebound damping in response to riding style.
The main advantages offered by the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 system concern the possibility offered to the rider to customize the intensity of intervention on the suspension accord ing to individual riding events (braking, cornering, acceleration), as well as modifying the operating parameters of the individual hardware components. For the rider, this means having access to a higher level of control over the dynamics of the bike for the benefit of road safety and lap times on the track.
Riding Modes
The Riding Modes allow you to choose between three different pre -set riding styles to offer Streetfighter V4 behaviour perfectly adaptable to the rider, the type of track and the environmental conditions. Each Riding Mode is programmed to instantly change the character of the engine, the parameters of the electronic controls and, in the S version, also the suspension set-up.
In particular, the Ride by Wire throttle response and engine delivery is defined by the various Power Modes whose logic has been revised and implemented on the Panigale V4 and V4 S, naturally with calibrations dedicated to the Desmosedici Stradale engine in the Streetfighter configuration. There are four engine delivery strategies: Full, High , Medium, Low. Full and Low are newly devised, while High and Medium have been revised in the strategy. Full Power Mode allows the engine to express its full potential with torque curves without electronic filters, except for first gear. It is not associat ed with any of the Riding Modes in the default configuration, but must be selected manually by the rider.
For the High and Medium Power Modes, a new Ride by Wire map management system has been developed with dedicated calibration for each of the six gear s, which ensures the rider always obtains the optimum thrust every time the throttle is opened. The calibrations dedicated to the Streetfighter V4 guarantee the maximum correlation between the torque value requested by the rider and that actually delivered . The Low Power Mode, on the other hand, has been designed for riding on the road or for low -grip surfaces, limiting the maximum power of the bike to 165 hp and offering a particularly manageable throttle response.
Race Riding Mode – As the name suggests, the Race RM allows even less experienced riders an effective driving behaviour on the track with high grip asphalt. By selecting Race, the rider can count on 208 hp, with direct response from Ride by Wire when the throttle is opene d (power mode High) and, in the S version, a very sustained suspension set -up for the best performance. The Race mode provides a predefined setting of the electronics with low intrusiveness, but without decreasing the safety level, with ABS at level 2 with out lift -up control, activation of the “slide by brake” function and controlled drift when braking, which allows you to move the bike sideways safely in the corner entry phase.
Sport Riding Mode – By selecting the Sport Riding Mode (power mode High), the rider can count on 208 hp of output with sporty response from Ride by Wire when the throttle is opened and, in the S version, on a sport-type suspension set -up. The electronic controls are set in such a way as to perfectly support the rider when riding on the road with a good level of grip. Rear wheel lift control when braking is engaged, and ABS Cornering is set for maximum cornering performance.
Road Riding Mode – The Road Riding Mode is recommended for road riding, especially in the case of non – optimal conditions. The RM provides the rider with 208 hp of delivery with a progressive response at the opening of the throttle (power mode Medium) and, in the S version , a suspension set-up particularly suitable for better absorbing rough surfaces. The level of intervention of the electronic controls is calibrated to offer a more precautionary intervention than the Sport RM, while supporting dynamic riding.
Wet Riding M ode – The Wet Riding Mode is designed for riding on low -grip surfaces, or precisely on wet roads. The RM limits maximum power to 165 hp with a particularly gentle throttle response (power mode Low) and, in the V4 S version, a softened suspension set -up to favour grip and safety.
The default level of the electronic controls is set to offer maximum stability ensuring better grip and stability.
Riders are given the opportunity to customize their riding styles and to subsequently restore the parameters set by Ducati, as well as enable level 1 of the ABS (recommended for track riding for more experienced riders) which only intervenes on the front wheel to offer maximum braking performance.
Second generation TFT instrumentation The Streetfighter V4 uses the same advanced full -TFT 5” colour high resolution instrument (186.59 PPI –
800xRGBx480) as the Panigale V4, with the virtual circular tachometer as the dominant element of the dashboard on the right side.
There are three different layouts that can be called up by the rider. The “Track” display highlights the lap time indication, and the tachometer scale makes the engine speeds used on the track much more visible. The “Road” display replaces the lap time with the indications relating to the Ducati Multimedia Sys tem (DMS), if present, and gives more visibility to the engine speeds used on the road. Added to these is the Track Evo lay -out, designed for track riding but also to offer a racing -inspired dashboard look to those who prefer to enjoy Streetfighter V4 performance on the road. The Track Evo display replicates the layout used on the MotoGP Desmosedici and guarantees an immediate view of the most important information and the intervention of the electronic controls.
The graphics are revised in all views, to ma ke all information simpler and more descriptive and help the enthusiast in the calibration of all the adjustable parameters. And as on the Panigale V4, the gear change signal occurs via the external green signal ling LED. In addition, especially for enthusi asts who want to take advantage of the Streetfighter V4’s performance on the track, the dashboard now offers the Track Evo display mode. Even those who prefer to ride on the road will still enjoy a racing -inspired dashboard appearance.
Ducati Lap Timer GPS (DLT GPS)
The DLT GPS, available as a Ducati Performance accessory, allows lap times to be automatically detected and stored, and displayed directly on the motorcycle dashboard at each passage on the finish line for which the rider has previously recorded the coordinates by pressing the flashing button. The system is equipped with a useful “Best Lap” function, which flashes the t ime taken for 5 seconds if it is the best chronometric measurement of the current lap session. For each lap, for a total of 15 consecutive laps, the time, the max rpm and the maximum speed are stored, the information can be viewed on the dashboard by ent ering the specific menu. DLT GPS is available as a Ducati Performance plug-and-play accessory.
Ducati Data Analy zer + GPS (DDA + GPS)
The Ducati Data Analyzer + GPS (DDA + GPS) allows you to evaluate the performance of the motorcycle and rider, graphically presenting specific data channels. The DDA + GPS, an essential tool in track riding to monitor your performance, in addition t o automatically displaying and recording lap times every time the Streetfighter V4 crosses the finish line in a circuit, allows you to store numerous data channels including throttle opening, vehicle speed, engine speed, selected gear, engine temperature, distance travel led, engine rpm, DTC index. The DDA + GPS is available as a Ducati Performance plug -and-play accessory.
Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)
The versatility of the Streetfighter V4 is evidenced by the predisposition for the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), through which it is possible to accept incoming calls, select and listen to music and receive SMS notifications with the help of Bluetooth te chnology. Getting on the bike, the smartphone automatically connects to the bike itself via Bluetooth, thus allowing the rider to manage the main multimedia functions. The track of the song being played, the icon indicating the receipt of new SMS, or the name of the caller are visualized on the TFT display. The audio of the call and the music are transmitted to the earphones of the rider’s helmet. The DMS is available as a Ducati Performance plug -and-play accessory.
2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4S – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: from $27,595 USD
Canada MSRP Price: from $31,395 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £22895 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, rearward-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
Displacement
1,103 cc
Bore x Stroke
81 x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Power
153 kW (208 hp) @ 13,000 rpm
Torque
123 Nm (90.4 lb-ft) @ 9,500 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.
Exhaust
4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 2 lambda probes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=38/14 2=36/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=30/24
Final drive
Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder
Frame
Aluminum alloy “Front Frame”
Front suspension
Öhlins NIX30 43 mm fully adjustable fork with TiN treatment. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode
Front Wheel
3-spokes forged aluminum alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
3-spokes forged aluminum alloy 6.00″ x 17″
Rear Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 200/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
120 mm (4.7 in) – 130 mm (5.1 in)
Front Brake
2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema® (M4.30) 4-piston callipers with Cornering ABS EVO. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Rear Brake
245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Cornering ABS EVO
Instrumentation
Last generation digital unit with 5″ TFT colour display
Dry Weight
178 kg (392 lb)
Curb Weight
197,5 kg (434 lb)
Seat Height
845 mm (33.3 in)
Wheelbase
1.488 mm (58.6 in)
Rake
24,5°
Trail
100 mm (4 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 l – 4.49 gallon (US)
Number of Seats
Dual seats
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2, Auto tyre calibration
Standard Equipment
Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL)*, Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO with Ohlins suspension and steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Auto-off indicators, Marchesini aluminium forged wheels, Lithium-ion battery, Passenger seat cover
Provided Equipment
Passenger seat and footpegs
Ready for
Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) with GPS module, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Anti-theft, Heating grips
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance service intervals
12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check
24,000 km (15,000 mi)
Emission notes
*Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4S – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, rearward-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
Displacement
1,103 cc
Bore x Stroke
81 x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Power
153 kW (208 hp) @ 13,000 rpm
Torque
123 Nm (90.4 lb-ft) @ 9,500 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.
Exhaust
4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 2 lambda probes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=38/14 2=36/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=30/24
Final drive
Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder
Frame
Aluminum alloy “Front Frame”
Front suspension
Öhlins NIX30 43 mm fully adjustable fork with TiN treatment. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode
Front Wheel
3-spokes forged aluminum alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
3-spokes forged aluminum alloy 6.00″ x 17″
Rear Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 200/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
120 mm (4.7 in) – 130 mm (5.1 in)
Front Brake
2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema® (M4.30) 4-piston callipers with Cornering ABS EVO. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Rear Brake
245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Cornering ABS EVO
Instrumentation
Last generation digital unit with 5″ TFT colour display
Dry Weight
178 kg (392 lb)
Curb Weight
197,5 kg (434 lb)
Seat Height
845 mm (33.3 in)
Wheelbase
1.488 mm (58.6 in)
Rake
24,5°
Trail
100 mm (4 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 l – 4.49 gallon (US)
Number of Seats
Dual seats
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2, Auto tyre calibration
Standard Equipment
Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL)*, Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO with Ohlins suspension and steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Auto-off indicators, Marchesini aluminium forged wheels, Lithium-ion battery, Passenger seat cover
Provided Equipment
Passenger seat and footpegs
Ready for
Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) with GPS module, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Anti-theft, Heating grips
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance service intervals
12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check
24,000 km (15,000 mi)
Emission notes
*Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4S – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, rearward-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
Displacement
1,103 cc
Bore x Stroke
81 x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Power
153 kW (208 hp) @ 13,000 rpm
Torque
123 Nm (90.4 lb-ft) @ 9,500 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.
Exhaust
4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 4 lambda probes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=38/14 2=36/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=30/24
Final drive
Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder
Frame
Aluminum alloy “Front Frame”
Front suspension
Öhlins NIX30 43 mm fully adjustable fork with TiN treatment. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode
Front Wheel
3-spokes forged aluminum alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
3-spokes forged aluminum alloy 6.00″ x 17″
Rear Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 200/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
120 mm (4.7 in) – 130 mm (5.1 in)
Front Brake
2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema® (M4.30) 4-piston callipers with Cornering ABS EVO. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Rear Brake
245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Cornering ABS EVO
Instrumentation
Last generation digital unit with 5″ TFT colour display
Dry Weight
178 kg (392 lb)
Kerb Weight
197,5 kg (434 lb)
Seat Height
845 mm (33.3 in)
Wheelbase
1.488 mm (58.6 in)
Rake
24,5°
Trail
100 mm (4 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 l – 4.49 gallon (US)
Number of Seats
Dual seats
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2, Auto tyre calibration
Standard Equipment
Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO with Ohlins suspension and steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Auto-off indicators, Marchesini aluminium forged wheels, Lithium-ion battery, Passenger seat cover
Provided Equipment
Passenger seat and footpegs
Ready for
Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) with GPS module, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Anti-theft, Heating grips
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance service intervals
12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check
24,000 km (15,000 mi)
Standard
Euro 5
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km
Consumption
7.6 l/100km
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