2009 Ducati StreetFighter

[PhilipMSPT]

My next bike:



Basically, it's a naked Ducati 1098.

Estimated specs: 155 horsepower, 88 ft. lbs. torque.


The 2009 Ducati Fighter was presented to dealers last week to "stunned silence to the point of awkwardness." There's apparently a lot of confusion as to where the Fighter will fit in the Ducati lineup as it will be priced above the 2009 Ducati Monster 1100's $12,000 and closer to the Ducati 1198's $16,495. While the pricing has yet to be finalized, the Fighter is estimated to be in the $14-15,000 range. The Aprilia Tuono, MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR, Benelli TnT rival will be powered by the outgoing 1099cc water-cooled V-twin from the 1098. That model is being replaced with the larger capacity 1198 for 2009. The Fighter will use a smaller airbox than the donor bike, so will make a little less than that model's 160bhp and 90.4lb/ft of torque.

The Fighter will use a steel trellis frame, as on the 1098, but will have a much more upright riding position. It uses a 1098-style tailpiece, but with dual stacked exhausts mounted on one side, shotgun-style.

We expect lower-gearing for punchier acceleration, making the Fighter a much more suitable bike for city riding than the 1098, but it should retain that model's fully-adjustable USD forks and Showa monoshock for excellent handling.

The Fighter marks a shift in thinking for Ducati's naked range. The Monster will now use air-cooled engines only (the water-cooled engines won't fit in the new frame) and will remain relatively affordable. The high-end segment of the naked market will now be solely covered by the Fighter.

[Kaydee]

wow that thing looks like a ferocious little wasp

[is350drive]

loooks amazingg! reminds me of buel bikes!!

[MadMax96]

That looks hot - just not feeling those mirrors. I'm actually surprised they don't have the LED indicators in them. Leaving them as regular mirrors makes it that much easier to remove or swap them out.

[farquad]

wow, it reminded me of a wasp too.. pretty cool

[bruce van]

That thing looks sinister...I mean that in a good way.

[mex lex]

Looks like a little sweet, mild, safe daily commuter .

NOT, that thing looks wicked .

[Gojirra99]

Looks bada$$

[PhilipMSPT]

More info recently leaked today:


We can exclusively reveal official information on and images of the new Ducati Streetfighter and Ducati Streetfighter S. Both models share the same 155 bhp, 87.5 lb/ft 1099cc v-twin and even though the S gains lighter 5-spoke Marchesini forged aluminum wheels and Öhlins suspension front and back we think it's the standard traction control and data acquisition that will really set the S model apart.

The Streetfighter will be available Spring 2009 in either red or white with a black frame and grey wheels, the S will come in red or black with a bronze frame and wheels as well as a carbon fiber front mudguard and cambelt covers.

[rdgdawg]

NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE.... very subtle bike for casual relaxed riding....

CONGRATS!!!

[ST430]

wow, looks like Duc just copied and glorified a Kawi z1000:

[SCboy]

oo looks like a transformer.

[GS wanted]

I think their underseat exhaust would look better on it. I'm sure it'll be one helluva fun ride though.

[RI-Lex]

nice bike for sure, but I cant imaging doing any kind of highway riding on the thing though

[muhbuhtuh]

that is one sexy bike