Yahoo Autos 2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4 strips the Panigale naked
If you've been drooling over the Ducati Panigale V4 but prefer riding a naked bike, there's some good news. The Bologna-based manufacturer has just revealed the 2023 Streetfighter V4. It's a Panigale without all the fairings and, as the name implies, looks like a mean little pugilist.
Powered by the company's 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale motor, the bike makes 208 horsepower and 90 pound-feet of torque. Four drive modes — Full, High, Medium and Low — determine just how much of that output is turning the rear wheel. There's even a Wet Riding mode that helps maintain grip in inclement weather. Similarly, programming for the cooling fan and Engine Brake Control software — which dispenses engine braking depending on the rear tire's load to help prevent lockup — have also been revised.
The Streetfighter V4 uses a single-sided aluminum swingarm that, like on the Panigale, is positioned 4mm higher than before. The new geometry should help increase anti-squat and move weight distribution toward the front. A redesigned fuel tank, which debuted on the updated Panigale V4, should fit riders better in a crouch while providing more capacity at 4.5 gallons. The front end features a mechanically adjustable shock absorber and upside-down fork for hardcore riding.
