So today Ducati released some pictures and information about the new Streetfighter V4 (Something I eagerly anticipated since the release of the oh-so-gorgeous V4).
And what should I say? I look at it with one sad and one happy eye.
Sad, because reading the text it sais the most powerfull streetfighter ever build. If they are only referring to their own Streetfighter models - oh well, ok. If they refer to every streetfighter/naked out there so far....that means somewhere around 210+hp, As the MV Agusta Series Oro is basically avaiable for preorder with 212hp. Then I think the already started horsepower war of hyper nakedbikes will go onto the next round. Who knows, shift-cam S1000R with 200+hp, SuperDuke 3.0 with over 180hp and 150Nm as response in the future?!?
I mean the Ducati Streethfighter concept probably needs its double winglets to keep the front tire at the ground. Nice and all but I still saw the point of hyper naked bikes to be toned down litre bikes with more midrange grunt and shorter gearing to enjoy on the street while not offering wind protection and still some track capabilities.
That would also mean it´s even more expensive than I expected....sigh.
But I absolutely love the design of the concept bike and that livery.....I´d honestly buy it in that design if they´d offer it. I know, still a concept, let´s wait for this years Eicma and the reveal of the production bike.
Yeah, it might look a bit like a Z1000. But a Z1000 on steroids with an amazing paint job- which imo is a good thing.
And what should I say? I look at it with one sad and one happy eye.
Sad, because reading the text it sais the most powerfull streetfighter ever build. If they are only referring to their own Streetfighter models - oh well, ok. If they refer to every streetfighter/naked out there so far....that means somewhere around 210+hp, As the MV Agusta Series Oro is basically avaiable for preorder with 212hp. Then I think the already started horsepower war of hyper nakedbikes will go onto the next round. Who knows, shift-cam S1000R with 200+hp, SuperDuke 3.0 with over 180hp and 150Nm as response in the future?!?
I mean the Ducati Streethfighter concept probably needs its double winglets to keep the front tire at the ground. Nice and all but I still saw the point of hyper naked bikes to be toned down litre bikes with more midrange grunt and shorter gearing to enjoy on the street while not offering wind protection and still some track capabilities.
That would also mean it´s even more expensive than I expected....sigh.
But I absolutely love the design of the concept bike and that livery.....I´d honestly buy it in that design if they´d offer it. I know, still a concept, let´s wait for this years Eicma and the reveal of the production bike.
Yeah, it might look a bit like a Z1000. But a Z1000 on steroids with an amazing paint job- which imo is a good thing.