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Cheaper Ducati Streetfighter tested

Updated: 19 November 2014
  • The 'cheaper' Ducati Streetfighter costs £11,495
    The 'cheaper' Ducati Streetfighter costs £11,495
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• First ride of standard Ducati Streetfighter • £2500 cheaper than S version • Still costs £11,495 though

MCN’s Michael Neeves is the first journalist to ride the standard Ducati Streetfighter. This isn’t quite as bejewelled as the £13,995 S model, but it is a significant £2500 cheaper.

The standard model shares the same basic engine and chassis as the S, but is 2kg heavier and does without the traction control system and lightweight wheels, and it runs Showa suspension instead of Ohlins.

At a glance the easiest way to tell the difference between the two models is that the S has a bronze frame and wheels, the standard bike a black frame and grey wheels.

Both Streetfighters come in red, but you can also get the standard version in white (the second colour for the S is black).

On the road you’d be hard pushed to tell the difference, though – see the exclusive test in MCN on June 10 for all the details.
 
THE FACTS

Ducati Streetfighter
Engine: Liquid-cooled, 1099cc
Power (claimed): 155bhp
Torque: 85ftlb
Weight (dry): 169kg
Colours: Red, white

RIVALS

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By Michael Neeves

MCN Chief Road Tester - Neevesy’s been an MCN Road Tester since 2002. He’s reviewed everything from mopeds to Rossi’s Yamaha M1, and plenty in between He covers tens of thousands of miles a year on the world’s roads and racetracks in his role with MCN, and when he’s not working he’s still on two wheels, racing both modern and classic superbikes for a variety of teams. To cement his position as one of the most influential motorcycling journalists on the planet, Neevesy spent many years as an Elite Instructor at the Ron Haslam Race School, based at the famous Donington Park race circuit. He regularly presents videos on riding tips and road safety, working alongside the likes of Highways England to deliver a strong and consistent message.