Ducati Wants You to Buy a $68,000 V4 Streetfighter

• Ducati and Lamborghini team up to create a limited-edition Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini, combining pieces of heritage from each of the legacy Italian manufacturers.

• With a total of 693 units made, 630 models will be available to the general public at a price of $68,000 while 63 of the bikes will be reserved for customization by special Lamborghini owners.

• A number of aerodynamic and weight reduction modifications make up the model's differences while the drivetrain and suspension hardware are sourced from a Streetfighter V4 S.

When Ducati and Lamborghini come together to create something, it's bound to be special. Blending mechanical architecture from the Bologna, Italy, motorcycle maker with an aesthetic drawn from modern Lamborghini incarnations, the companies have presented a standout offering, known as the Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini. Despite the arduous name, the new motorcycle represents an interesting special edition of an already revered bike and the second model that Ducati has launched with design help from Lamborghini.

A total of 693 units will be produced, though 63 of those models will be reserved for certain Lamborghini owners to customize as they like. Lamborghini claims the 63 additional models are representative of the founding year of the Sant'Agata Bolognese company.

The visual cues of the new model are inspired by its supercar namesake, if the Citrea Green and Dac Orange paint scheme weren't obvious enough. While Ducatis are often on the expensive end of the motorcycle market, this special-edition Lamborghini model makes it painful with a starting MSRP of $68,000. Detailed pricing is not available at this time, but that's a $42,000 premium over a Streetfighter V4 S base.

Mechanically, the Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini remains analogous to the traditional Streetfighter V4 S, meaning it's razor sharp. The 1103cc V4 pumps out 208 hp and 90.4 lb-ft of torque, fed through a 6-speed transmission with a quick shifter and dry slipper clutch.

An Öhlins NIX-30 front fork and an Öhlins TTX36 rear shock absorber are controlled by a proprietary semi-active electronic management system, allowing riders to adjust the dampening with the touch of a button. The whole package is slowed down by a four-piston, 330-mm dual-disc front and two-piston, single-disc 245-mm rear braking setup with electronic cornering ABS.

That makes the majority of differences on the Ducati visual, though this doesn't mean the changes aren't without merit. A set of motorcycle-sized Huracan STO forged rims are color matched with carbon-fiber pieces on the tank and clutch cover.

An aerodynamic package is installed with winglets on the tank that simulate the air dispersion of a bi-plane and add high-speed stability. An accessory track kit includes caps for mirror and license plate removal as well as a racing-approved fuel cap. Altogether, this accounts for a dry weight of 392 pounds, though the actual curb weight will likely be closer to 435 pounds.

Taking the limited-edition Ducati onto the racetrack may not be your first priority, but the Panigale bones of the Streetfighter lend themselves to consistent aggressive riding. To complete the track-ready look, Ducati is offering an Arai helmet, leather jacket, and limited-edition bike leathers, in colorways reflecting the customer's bike specifications.

It's hard to overlook the $68,000 price tag on a bike that prices out to $25,495 in its highest spec street-legal form. That seems to be the point of this bike, however, to be a prize piece for Ducati collectors and Lamborghini owners alike.