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Ducati · Motorcycle
Streetfighter V2
₹ 17,50,200ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 890cc
- Power
- 118bhp
- Mileage
- 17kmpl
- Weight
- 200kg
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Ducati Streetfighter V2 — Overview
The 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 is a bike that rewrites what an 'entry-level Ducati' means - and it does so by breaking one of the brand's most sacred traditions. For the first time ever in a Ducati V-twin, there is no Desmodromic valve system. The new 890cc engine uses conventional valve springs, which means the valve service interval stretches to 30,000 km at a fraction of the old cost. That is not a small change - it fundamentally alters the long-term ownership economics of owning a Ducati in India. Launched on November 27, 2025, at Rs 17.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for the base V2 and Rs 19.49 Lakh for the V2 S with Öhlins suspension, the Streetfighter V2 pits itself against the KTM 890 Duke and Triumph Street Triple RS - but with more power, lighter weight, and that unmistakable Italian character.
Ducati Streetfighter V2 Latest Updates
View allDucati India has announced a price correction across select models effective June 1, 2026, citing rising operational costs driven by inflation and commodity prices; exact model-wise pricing will be confirmed by authorised dealerships closer to the date, and the Streetfighter V2 may be among the affected models.
What We Like
- New 890cc V-twin is the lightest Ducati has ever built (54.4 kg engine) - whole bike at 200 kg is class-competitive
- First Ducati V-twin without Desmodromic valves - valve service every 30,000 km instead of 24,000 km, at significantly lower cost
- Comprehensive 6-axis IMU electronics suite: cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, quickshifter, engine brake control, and electronic steering damper all standard
- V2 S Öhlins NIX-30 + TTX36 suspension package is track-grade hardware on a road-focused bike
What Could Be Better
- 838 mm seat height is tall - average-height Indian riders will struggle in slow Mumbai or Bengaluru traffic
- 17 kmpl ARAI mileage is among the lowest in its class - expect 14-16 kmpl real-world in city conditions
- Rs 17.50 Lakh starting price is Rs 3 Lakh more than the KTM 890 Duke and Rs 4.57 Lakh more than the Triumph Street Triple RS for broadly comparable performance
Editor's Verdict
Should You Buy the Ducati Streetfighter V2?
The Ducati Streetfighter V2 is the most complete middleweight naked sports bike Ducati has produced. Dropping the Desmo valvetrain removes the biggest ownership anxiety from the equation, and the 890cc engine's power, weight, and electronics package are genuinely class-leading. The premium over rivals is real and significant - but if you're buying a Ducati, you already know you're paying for character, not just specification. For riders who can manage the seat height and aren't doing daily city commutes, the Streetfighter V2 is the benchmark in its segment.