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Ducati · Motorcycle
Streetfighter V4
₹ 28,68,600ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 1,103cc
- Power
- 205bhp
- Mileage
- 13.15kmpl
- Weight
- 201kg
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Ducati Streetfighter V4 — Overview
The engine inside the Ducati Streetfighter V4 is the Desmosedici Stradale - the road-legal version of the V4 motor that powers Ducati's MotoGP machines. At 214 PS from 1,103cc, it is the most powerful naked motorcycle you can buy in India right now, and it starts at Rs 28.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2026 model, launched on October 31, 2025, brings 6 extra horsepower over the outgoing version, Euro 5+ compliance, a redesigned double-sided swingarm, and the Race eCBS system - which automatically applies rear brake pressure when you grab the front lever hard. Two variants: the standard V4 with Showa and Sachs suspension at Rs 28.69 lakh, and the V4 S at Rs 32.38 lakh with Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 electronically adjustable suspension at both ends, forged aluminium wheels, and a lithium-ion battery that saves 2 kg. If you want superbike performance with an upright riding position - and you can justify the price - nothing in India touches it.
Ducati Streetfighter V4 Latest Updates
View allDucati India announced a price correction effective June 1, 2026, across select models in its lineup, citing rising operational costs driven by inflation and commodity prices; the Streetfighter V4 may be among the affected models, with exact revised pricing to be confirmed by authorised dealerships closer to the date.
What We Like
- 214 PS Desmosedici Stradale V4 is the same engine lineage as Ducati's MotoGP machinery - superbike pace in a naked motorcycle that you can actually see where you're going
- Race eCBS, cornering ABS, launch control, and wheelie control make it safer to exploit than you'd expect - electronics are class-leading and genuinely useful on Indian roads
- New 2026 ergonomic updates (closer handlebar, revised footpegs) make the V4 far more comfortable for longer rides than the outgoing model - it's a big improvement
- Brembo Hypure 4-piston calipers on 330mm discs deliver the best stopping power on any road motorcycle in India at this price point - trackday-ready from the factory
What Could Be Better
- 845 mm seat height and 191 kg means slow-speed city riding demands real concentration - this is not a bike you relax on in Bangalore traffic
- 13.15 kmpl ARAI (expect 10-12 kmpl in city riding) and a 16L tank means you'll be stopping for fuel every 160-190 km in urban conditions
- Rs 28.69 lakh entry price and Desmo valve service every 24,000 km at Rs 40,000-50,000 make this one of the most expensive motorcycles to buy and own in India
Editor's Verdict
Should You Buy the Ducati Streetfighter V4?
The Ducati Streetfighter V4 is the closest thing India has to a road-legal MotoGP machine - 214 PS, Brembo brakes, Öhlins optional, and electronics that make the power accessible rather than terrifying. It is emphatically not a daily commuter, it is expensive to own, and it will challenge you in traffic. But if you ride highways, attend track days, or simply want the best naked motorcycle money can buy in India, nothing else competes at this level.