[NEWS ABROAD]: Ducati Streetfighter S, 2009 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

ken cool · 04-30-2009, 01:18 PM

Recently flipping through a French Online Magazine I came across an article on the new Ducati Streetfighter S. I wanted to share a little bit of info here.

The Streetfighter S version takes its motor from the original 1098 that we have known so well at 155bhp, the frame comes from the tubular trellis of the more recent 1198, with minor changes and the swingarm is longer by 35mm. Rest of the electronics and data base remain the same including traction control on the S version.

A highly perched seat, terrible sidestand, a large flat handlebar are probably the only minuses in this near perfect bike. Lower revs are soft to touch and not too aggressive which would be a boon to ride in the city. Both max power (155Bhp) and max Torque (115Nm) are achieved at the same place: 9500 rpm. Apparently it is found to behave more like an inline 4 than a V-twin.The first half of the Tach is quite soft in response. But after that one gets rapidly to the 155bhp.

Ohlins forks, adjustable in every sense of the term, rebound, damping etc… Brembo pads on 330mm Brembo twin discs, this bike has got exemplary and precise braking. Rear monos are from Ohlins as well, Ducati does not believe in scrimp and save.

Note however that the heat protector on the exhaust system does come in the way of the right heel especially when you are taking a tight fast left corner.

This is what the console looks like. A light comes on when the traction control is activated. Similarly when it goes on to redline. But this is not a complete console for a Ducati. One has to lower the heat to read the speeds, quite frightening if you are going fast. This combined with the extra wide handle bar are probably the only defects of this wonderful machine.

Twin cylinder in L at 90°. Liquid Cooled 4st. 1099CC, (104X64mm). 6Speed, Chain drive. Dry weight 167kgs. Colours: Red, Black, White. 2years unlimited warranty.

Article courtesy: Etienne Garcin-Marrou - 29/04/2009
Photos courtesy : Moto Mag online magazine (France).

Translated by Krishnendu aka KEN.

SKSy_Biker · 04-30-2009, 01:45 PM

News Approved

ken cool · 04-30-2009, 01:48 PM

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News Approved

Thanks Sksy.

@Others: Enjoy!

haxor · 04-30-2009, 01:50 PM

Dry weight 67kgs

OMG :O

ken cool · 04-30-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by haxor

Dry weight 67kgs

OMG :O

Sorry! Error corrected

ketan_r15 · 04-30-2009, 04:50 PM

Gosh..what a machine.. I anyways can't stop staring at Streetfighter on my bedroom wall next to a Busa poster.. This one's even sexier...

Satellite.kid · 04-30-2009, 05:00 PM

Personally, I would prefer wind protection on any bike capable of doing 120kph+. Hence, for this reason, even though most street fighters are drool maal and look menacing, I would always prefer something like Fazer with that semi fairing or a decent sport bike

ken cool · 04-30-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Satellite.kid

Personally, I would prefer wind protection on any bike capable of doing 120kph+. Hence, for this reason, even though most street fighters are drool maal and look menacing, I would always prefer something like Fazer with that semi fairing or a decent sport bike

I totally agree about the fairing bit. But if I had to buy a naked, that is a bike for the city and short rides wherein I will not need to go overboard trying to hit 250+ at every given opportunity and seeing the base pricing of this one, I would hesitate to buy something else.

Aryan · 04-30-2009, 05:15 PM

Ducati!

ken cool · 04-30-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Aryan

Ducati!

You are welcome!

Make yourself at home.

04-30-2009, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
ken cool Been Around Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 4,649	Ducati Streetfighter S, 2009 Recently flipping through a French Online Magazine I came across an article on the new Ducati Streetfighter S. I wanted to share a little bit of info here. The Streetfighter S version takes its motor from the original 1098 that we have known so well at 155bhp, the frame comes from the tubular trellis of the more recent 1198, with minor changes and the swingarm is longer by 35mm. Rest of the electronics and data base remain the same including traction control on the S version. A highly perched seat, terrible sidestand, a large flat handlebar are probably the only minuses in this near perfect bike. Lower revs are soft to touch and not too aggressive which would be a boon to ride in the city. Both max power (155Bhp) and max Torque (115Nm) are achieved at the same place: 9500 rpm. Apparently it is found to behave more like an inline 4 than a V-twin.The first half of the Tach is quite soft in response. But after that one gets rapidly to the 155bhp. Ohlins forks, adjustable in every sense of the term, rebound, damping etc… Brembo pads on 330mm Brembo twin discs, this bike has got exemplary and precise braking. Rear monos are from Ohlins as well, Ducati does not believe in scrimp and save. Note however that the heat protector on the exhaust system does come in the way of the right heel especially when you are taking a tight fast left corner. This is what the console looks like. A light comes on when the traction control is activated. Similarly when it goes on to redline. But this is not a complete console for a Ducati. One has to lower the heat to read the speeds, quite frightening if you are going fast. This combined with the extra wide handle bar are probably the only defects of this wonderful machine. Twin cylinder in L at 90°. Liquid Cooled 4st. 1099CC, (104X64mm). 6Speed, Chain drive. Dry weight 167kgs. Colours: Red, Black, White. 2years unlimited warranty. Article courtesy: Etienne Garcin-Marrou - 29/04/2009 Photos courtesy : Moto Mag online magazine (France). Translated by Krishnendu aka KEN. __________________ The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better! BMW Motorrad Days 2011 Xbhp's Indo-French Kashmir-Ladakh Tour Last edited by ken cool; 04-30-2009 at 02:04 PM.

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