Friday, November 7, 2008

2009 Ducati Streetfighter: First pics and specs


The 2009 Ducati Streetfighter. Looks absolutely superb...

First pics of the much-anticipated Ducati Streetfighter are out, and we must say the bike looks really, really good! Oh, it’s actually two bikes – the Streetfighter and the Streetfighter S – and both are fitted with the liquid-cooled v-twin from the Ducati 1098, which makes 155bhp and 118Nm of torque here.

While the standard Streetfighter gets Showa suspension components, the S version gets higher-spec Öhlins suspension, some carbonfibre bits, five-spoke forged aluminum wheels from Marchesini, traction control and a data logging system.

Apart from the engine, the 2009 Streetfighter also has the chassis and single-sided swingarm as the 1098, though the wheelbase is longer and the steering is more relaxed. In terms of the styling, we love the dual exhaust pipes, and the squat, aggressive stance of the bike.

More pics, and details on pricing and availability coming soon…


A video of the Ducati Streetfighter. Oh yes, we want this bike...


Pics: Motoblog

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