These are the CAD drawings that helped transform 848 Evo into Ducati Streetfighter 848. Changes include that Testastretta 11° motor, a 35mm longer swingarm, lengthened trail, the suspension off the Monster 1100 Evo, non-Monobloc radial Brembo calipers and wider footpegs … Continued
Speaking at the US media launch of the Ducati Streetfigher 848 yesterday, North American general manager Dominique Cheraki described his ideal motorcycle — a real sportsbike sans the fairings and equipped with high bars to make it comfortable. The perfect … Continued
Think $15 grand is a bit rich for an outdated 1098 with crappier suspension? Well, then Ducati’s got the bike for you. If that bike is an outdated 848 with crappier suspension. No word on price, but that’s essentially what … Continued
Looks like the Ducati Streetfighter is getting a major update next year. Leaked on Ducati’s own website last night, this information indicates that the naked superbike is being upgraded from the old 1098 to the current 1198 motor. There doesn’t … Continued
Ducati appears to be expanding the Streetfighter range downwards if this photo, snapped at the factory gate in Bologna, is any clue. Unlike the 1099cc Ducati Streetfighter which uses a six-bolt rear hub and Brembo Monobloc front calipers, the bike … Continued
You’ve probably heard talk of the Ducati deforming plastic fuel tank problem by now. The thinking is that ethanol in American gasoline causes the tanks to deform, in some cases compromising their mounts or fuel lines, leading to potential safety … Continued
We could think of better bikes for hijacking Ford E-series vans in a downpour, but the Ducati Streetfighter has been chosen to do just that in "Inception," a new science fiction movie from "Dark Knight" director Christopher Nolan. Plots details…