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RIDE REVIEW I 2025 DUCATI STREETFIGHTER V4 S
Race eCBS, Ducati Traction
Control, Ducati Wheelie Control,
Ducati Slide Control, Ducati
Power Launch, Ducati Quick Shift
2.0, Engine Brake Control, the
Ducati Electronic Suspension,
and four riding modes of Race,
Sport, Road and Wet, all housed
in the Ducati Vehicle Observer
(DVO) system.
Having all those electronics
at your beck and call isn't new.
We've had them for years, but
they are part of the new genera
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exhaust (it's still rather ugly with
that massive breadbox under
the engine), and the only thing
separating you from disaster is
the fact there are so many safety
nets that allow you to work your
way up to the heavyweight ring
slowly. You have three power
modes in High, Medium and Low
(Low being 160 horsepower. Yes,
Low power mode is 160 horse
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power), plus all the electronics as
part
of the Bosch six-axis IMU.
Ready for them? Deep breath.
intimidating than the old one.
You have absolutely zero wind
protection while on the Street
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fighter (duh), and with a bike
that accelerates
out of a corner
this hard, not to mention hitting
some 165 mph at the end of the
Andalusia circuit's back straight,
you really do feel like you're in a
fight—pun intended.
The 1103cc V4 gains new cam
profiles, 10mm longer travel vari
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able intake funnels, a new gear-
box drum and a slightly reworked
The chassis is so
pinpoint in its handling
that it's up to you how
late you turn into the
corner. The bike will take
you there regardless.
