New Panigale-derived Ducati Streetfighter V4 super-naked unveiled for 2025 with more power than ever

Hot on the heels of their near total domination of the 2024 MotoGP season, Ducati have pulled the covers off a new Streetfighter V4 – and it’s just as potent as the earlier revealed Panigale superbike from which it’s derived, gaining sharper electronics, updated aero, a reworked chassis, and even more power.

The connection to the Panigale V4 is now more pronounced than ever, with Ducati taking their seventh-generation flagship track weapon, undressing it and adding a set of high handlebars.

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The resulting machine comes in two flavours; the £21,295 standard variant, and the higher spec, electronic suspension clad Streetfighter S model for £26,195.

Further underscoring the superbike’s influence, Ducati have opted to use the same 1103cc Desmosedici Stradale powerplant as the Panigale for their new hypernaked with practically no measures taken to restrain the V4 for the job.

In fact, it is differentiated only by a subtle tweak to the intake design to optimise power delivery across the rev range (at the cost of two horsepower at the top end).

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This means a claimed 211bhp at 13,500rpm (six more than before) and 88lb.ft of torque at 11,250rpm, as well as the option to muster an additional 16 ponies with the optional Akrapovič racing exhaust.  

The Euro5+ compliant four-cylinder also gets revised cam profiles with higher lift, shares the alternator and oil pump with the Panigale V4 R, and gets the gear drum from the Superleggera V4.

For the first time, the Streetfighter’s motor also now features variable-length intake trumpets, which reportedly enhance both peak performance and rideability.

Underneath, the chassis is lifted almost straight from the Panigale, with an all-new design that is roughly 1kg lighter than its predecessor. The new front frame and double sided swingarm are also said to offer considerably more give than before, allowing for a 37% reduction in lateral stiffness upfront and 42% outback, improving rider feedback, and increasing traction.

The Streetfighter’s steering geometry has been tweaked too (+0.5° rake, +1mm trail). This is complemented by fully adjustable Showa Big Piston forks and a Sachs monoshock on the standard version, or electronic Öhlins NIX/TTX suspension on the S variant.

Despite its lack of fairing, the hypernaked still gets a raft of aerodynamic wizardry to brag about, using bi-plane style winglets to generate 17kg of downforce at 168mph – that is if your neck muscles are up for it.

To keep all that performance in check, Ducati have thrown their full suite of electrical goodies at the Streetfighter. That means there are four ride modes (Race, Sport, Road, Wet) to toggle between, as well as wheelie control, cornering TC and ABS, slide control, launch control, and a bi-directional quickshifter to play with as standard.

But that’s not all, as Ducati’s predictive algorithm-based Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO) system comes included to precisely estimate the amount of electronic intervention needed, as does a five-level Race eCBS – a combined braking system that can automatically modulate rear pressure without rider input to mimic the cornering techniques used by professional racers.

All of these tech goodies can be configured through a new 6.9” TFT dash that changes display settings based on the mode selected.

Ducati have taken step to address rider comfort too. A revised interface between the seat and 16-litre fuel tank offers more room for taller riders and better grip under braking and cornering, while repositioned handlebars and footpegs enhance long-distance comfort without sacrificing sportiness.

Ducati have even added clever internal deflectors to channel hot air away from the rider’s legs – with heat build-up being a common complaint on previous versions.

Keep an eye out for the 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4 review coming very soon on MCN.