The New Ducati Streetfighter V2: Naked, Naughty, and Now in India! 🇮🇳
Get ready to ditch the fairings and embrace the “Fight Formula” because Ducati has unleashed the Streetfighter V2 on Indian roads! It’s not just a bike; it’s a naked Panigale that’s been hitting the gym. Here’s why this Italian troublemaker is an absolute knockout:
Engine: The Lightest Heart of Darkness
This isn’t your grandad’s V-twin. It’s a brand-new 890cc monster that shed some serious weight!
- Heart Transplant: It features a new 890cc, 90-degree V-twin engine (down from the older 955cc unit).1
- Featherweight Fighter: Weighing in at just 54.4 kg, it’s officially the lightest twin-cylinder engine Ducati has ever built.2
- Power Punch: It delivers a fiery 119 bhp (at 10,750 rpm) and 93.3 Nm of torque (at 8,250 rpm).
- Low-End Grunt: Want instant action? Over 70% of that 93.3 Nm of torque is ready to rip from a mere 3,000 rpm!3
Chassis: The Weight Loss Champion
The Streetfighter V2 has perfected the “less is more” strategy, making it the most agile Streetfighter yet.4
- The Diet Plan: It uses a monocoque frame, making the engine a stressed member—superbike stuff!5
- Dry Weight Numbers:
- Standard V2: A lithe 178 kg (dry).6
- Premium V2 S: Drops even lower to a track-ready 175 kg (dry), thanks in part to its lithium-ion battery.7
- Panigale DNA: It borrows its sleek, aggressive look, including the single-sided swingarm, from its fully-faired sibling, the Panigale V2.8
Brains & Brawn: The Electronics Masterclass
This bike is smarter than most super-villains. A full suite of electronics is ready to save your bacon (or help you slide through a corner like a pro).
- The Oracle: A six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) is the brain, constantly knowing where the bike is in space.9
- Rider Aids Galore: This IMU enables:
- Cornering ABS (with “slide-by-brake” function for controlled drift!)10
- Ducati Traction Control
- Ducati Wheelie Control
- Engine-Brake Control
- Bi-directional Quickshifter (DQS 2.0)11
- The Mood Selector: Four customizable Riding Modes via the 5-inch TFT display: Race, Sport, Road, and Wet.12
Variants & Value: Choose Your Weapon
You get to pick your level of hooliganism, but be warned: both options will empty your wallet in style.
| Variant | Key Feature | Ex-Showroom Price (India) |
| Standard V2 | Fully adjustable Marzocchi/Kayaba suspension | ₹17,50,200 |
| V2 S | Fully adjustable Öhlins suspension, Lithium-ion battery, Ducati Power Launch (DPL) | ₹19,48,900 |
This new Streetfighter V2 is here to prove that you don’t need a V4 to have a full-on, aggressive, and highly addictive street-fighting experience!
⚔️ Ducati Streetfighter V2 vs. Triumph Street Triple RS: The Naked Mid-Capacity War! 🇬🇧🇮🇹
It’s a clash of titans—the brutal, exotic Italian V-twin facing off against the precise, agile British Triple. This is less a comparison and more a philosophical debate!
Here is the ultimate showdown between the Ducati Streetfighter V2 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS (the high-spec competitor).
| Feature | 😈 Ducati Streetfighter V2 | 😇 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS |
| Engine | 890cc Superquadro V-twin (2-Cylinder) | 765cc Inline Triple (3-Cylinder) |
| Max Power | 119 hp @ 10,750 rpm | $\approx 130$ hp @ 12,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 93.3 Nm @ 8,250 rpm | $\approx 80$ Nm @ 9,500 rpm |
| Kerb Weight | $\approx 200 \text{ kg}$ (Wet) | $\approx 189 \text{ kg}$ (Wet) |
| Chassis | Monocoque Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Twin Spar Frame |
| Suspension | Marzocchi/Kayaba (Base) / Öhlins (V2 S) | Showa/Öhlins (Fully Adjustable) |
| Tyres | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV (Wider Rear: 190) | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 (Stickier: 180) |
| Price (Ex-Showroom India) | ₹17.50 – ₹19.49 Lakh | ₹12.92 – ₹13.23 Lakh |
1. The Engine Duel: Torque vs. Top-End Scream
- Ducati (V-twin): The V2 is all about raw, low-end torque. It hits you harder, earlier, and has that signature, bass-heavy, soul-stirring V-twin exhaust note. It feels aggressive right off the line.
- Triumph (Triple): The Triple is a masterpiece of balance. It’s smoother and has more top-end power (higher peak horsepower), but you have to rev it out to get the full punch. Its scream is higher-pitched, like a Moto2 race bike.
2. The Weight & Agility Game: The Feather vs. The Fighter
- Triumph: At around 189 kg (wet), the Street Triple RS is significantly lighter and more compact than the Streetfighter V2. This translates to hyper-quick direction changes and a feeling of surgical precision, especially in the tight stuff.
- Ducati: While light for a V2, its $\approx 200 \text{ kg}$ wet weight and longer wheelbase make it feel more planted and stable at high speed. It has a grander, more substantial feel—it is truly a naked superbike.
3. Price & Exclusivity: Wallet Pain vs. Relative Value
- Ducati: The Streetfighter V2 is a premium item and priced as such—it’s significantly more expensive than the Triumph. You are paying for the Ducati name, the exotic V-twin, and the Panigale V2 DNA.
- Triumph: The Street Triple RS is often cited as the best value-for-money bike in the segment. It offers comparable top-tier suspension (Öhlins) and braking (Brembo Stylema calipers on the RS) to the V2 S, but at a price that is millions less.
🏁 The Verdict: Choose Your Flavor of Fun
| Go For The… | If You Want… |
| Ducati Streetfighter V2 | Exotic presence, raw V-twin grunt, aggressive styling, and superbike stability. It’s the bike that looks like a dragon and feels like an event every time you ride. |
| Triumph Street Triple RS | Surgical agility, a smooth, high-revving engine, top-tier components, and the best blend of road and track performance for the money. It’s the precision tool for the serious rider. |
In short, the Ducati offers more brutal torque and exotic Italian flair, while the Triumph offers superior value, lower weight, and more accessible power for daily, spirited use.
Source
🇮🇹 Ducati Streetfighter V2 Launch & Specs
- Manufacturing Today India (Launch Details): https://www.manufacturingtodayindia.com/ducati-launches-streetfighter-v2
- India Today (Price & Highlights): https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/bikes/story/2025-ducati-streetfighter-v2-v2-s-launched-price-starts-at-rs-1750-lakh-2826922-2025-11-27
- BikeWale (Detailed Specs & Pricing): https://www.bikewale.com/ducati-bikes/streetfighter-v2/
🇬🇧 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS Specs & Pricing
- Triumph Motorcycles India (Official Specs): https://www.triumphmotorcycles.in/motorcycles/roadsters/street-triple-765/street-triple-765-rs-2023
- Autocar India (Street Triple Price & Features): https://www.autocarindia.com/bikes/triumph/street-triple/rs
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