No wonder, considering the fact that both the standard Streetfighter and the S version are powered by an L-Twin, Testastretta Evoluzione 1098 engine, the same one found on the 1098 superbike (except the shorter intake tracts), makes these very promising Italian bikes�as promising as 155 hp and 85lb-ft of torque at 9500 rpm can be.
Ducati built the Streetfighter with pure performance in mind so apart from using Showa suspension on the base model and Ohlins on the special one as well as lighter forged-aluminum Marchesini wheels and carbon fiber pieces (front fender and cam-belt covers,
like on all other �S� models of the Italian house), both models feature magnesium cylinder-head covers, clutch and headlight bracket for even lighter overall weight.Ducati built the Streetfighter with pure performance in mind so apart from using Showa suspension on the base model and Ohlins on the special one as well as lighter forged-aluminum Marchesini wheels and carbon fiber pieces (front fender and cam-belt covers,
While the Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA) system, which gathers crucial information concerning throttle opening, gear positions, revs, speed and lap times, is optional on the base Streetfighter, this comes as a standard feature on the S model. This last was built as a version for those who cut no corners and go for the best of the best, not necessarily the best bang for the buck. And the fact that the Streetfighter S features a traction control system sets it further apart from its sibling. Using information from the wheel-speed sensors, the traction control will first intervene by retarding ignition timing and then, if necessary, cut out fuel supply to the engine with the use of the fuel injection system and so prevent dangerous wheelspin.
Although the Ducatis are still new entries on the streetfighter market and stand out as truly unique rides, this is not the first time that the world sees such a courageous idea being put into practice.
The 2010 Ducati Streetfighter comes with a $14,995 MSRP, which is quite fair if you ask me. Yet, the $18,995 MSRP of the Ducati Streetfighter S makes it impossible for me to say the same thing about it. The $4K difference is simply not justified, not even by the fancy DDA and traction control systems. This last definitely addresses to those for which money is not an issue.
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