RIDE REVIEW I 2022 DUCATI STREETFIGHTER V2
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The agility of the chassis matched
to 150-odd horsepower make for an
exceptional track weapon.
JUST A STRIPPED PANIGALE?
The bones of the Streetfighter V2 are close to
what you'll get on the Panigale V2. The same
aluminum monocoque that acts as the airbox
with the engine serving as a stressed member
joins to a new steel trellis subframe, and a new
16mm longer swingarm has been employed for
better stability under acceleration.
Showa provides the front suspension in the
43mm Big Piston Fork (BPF) and Sachs have
fitted their fully adjustable monoshock out the
back, along with their steering damper mount-
ed on the top triple clamp.
The Panigale's noted as being pretty hard on
the wrists, but the Streetfighter designers have
given plenty of thought to the rider triangle. A
wider, flatter and thicker seat has been fitted for
the rigors of road riding (a good thing because
the Panigale's seat feels like it's made out of
paper mache), and the rider is given plenty of
space between the seat and the pegs to get the
blood flowing and not cramp up.
