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RIDE REVIEW I 2022 DUCATI STREETFIGHTER V2 P78 enced at 6000 rpm had disappeared from the rev range. In its place was nicely metered torque spread over 5000 rpm or so, allowing me to surf from one corner to the next without having to dance up and down on the shift lever excessively. The Road mode's throttle map was more enjoy- able than the Sport mode's, simply because it took out that initial jolt when opening the throttle from fully closed. The suspension, likewise, was bet- ter suited to the road than the track. The Showa BPF was sprung too light- ly for my 190 pounds on track, but on the road it soaked up the many bumps in the Spanish countryside with ease without transferring an undue amount of shock to the rider. You're sitting high on the SF, its wide bars and fighter stance giving you a near-perfect view of the road without feeling like you're being con- torted like on a sport bike. As such, miles disappear with surprising speed as you can crack on for hours without getting tired. The original superbike was a naked bike, and it's nice to see the old recipe still rings true. The Streetfighter V2 is a worthy addition to the lineup and far more suited to the rigors of everyday riding than the V4. It's got all the power you'll ever need in a street bike, but it's the lack of weight that makes it a real gem in my eyes. I'll take a nimble bike over a powerhouse any day, so the V2 is right up my alley. Plus, it's nearly $10K cheaper than a V4 S so that alone is worth mentioning. A more track-focused Streetfighter V2 with Ohlins front and rear would be nice, but for now, the standard V2 will do just fine. CN SPECIFICATIONS 2022 DUCATI STREETFIGHTER V2 ($16,995) ENGINE Superquadro, 90° V2 4-stroke VALVETRAIN Desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder COOLING SYSTEM Liquid DISPLACEMENT 955cc BORE X STROKE 100 x 60.8mm FUEL INJECTION EFI, twin injectors per cylinder, full ride- by- wire, fixed length intake system COMPRESSION RATIO 12.5:1 POWER (CLAIMED) 153 hp @ 10,750 rpm TORQUE (CLAIMED) 74.8 lb-ft @ 9.000 rpm EXHAUST 2-2-1 TRANSMISSION 6-speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2 CLUTCH Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multi-plate ELECTRONICS Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tire calibration, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL) CHASSIS Aluminum monocoque FRONT SUSPENSION 43mm Big Piston Fork, fully adjustable REAR SUSPENSION Sachs fully adjustable monoshock FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL 4.7 in. REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL 5.12 in. FRONT BRAKE Dual 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 4-piston calipers, radial master- cylinder with Bosch Cornering ABS REAR BRAKE 245mm disc, 1-piston caliper with Bosch Cornering ABS FRONT TIRE Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 120/70 ZR17M REAR TIRE Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 180/60 ZR17M RAKE 24° WHEELBASE 57.7 in. SEAT HEIGHT 33.3 in. FUEL CAPACITY 4.5 gal. WEIGHT (CURB, CLAIMED) 441 lbs.