The new Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm perfectly blends form and function. A complex, sophisticated and elegant structure, it stands out among sports bikes for being coupled with an exhaust positioned under the engine. The swingarm has lateral arms with a significantly lighter design and large slots on the sides, which optimise the external structure to satisfy pre-determined weight and stiffness requirements. To maximise efficiency, the internal structure has also been hollowed out and lightened, creating a complex system of cavities and openings, some of which are closed off to the outside with aesthetic elements in plastic material.

The new Streetfighter V4 mounts a “Front Frame” that has evolved thanks to Ducati Corse experience in MotoGP. Lateral stiffness is reduced by 40% for a 17% weight saving, while the component’s longitudinal stiffness remains unchanged. Greater flexibility improves front end feeling when cornering, by better exploiting the tyres. The rider can enter more easily, naturally hold the line, and turn faster.

The rear suspension adopts a framework inspired by the Desmosedici GP. The new design includes the single pull-rod solution, which allows for a reduction in shock length and an overall weight saving of roughly 600 g. The suspension is mounted on bearings, which replace the sliding bushings of the previous model, reducing friction and play for a back end that better absorbs the bumps and maximises mechanical grip. This is to provide more comfort in the first part of the stroke, the part affected by road use with the ability to maintain position in the middle of the corner and acceleration during track driving for higher compressions.

Just like the Panigale V4, the Streetfighter V4 mounts the brand-new Brembo Hypure™ monobloc callipers that represent the evolution of the already impressive Stylema™. The Hypure™ callipers each weigh 30 grams less than the Stylema™ thanks to their innovative asymmetric design, without compromising stiffness. Thanks to a redesigned pad fixing system, Hypure™ reduces residual torque absorption - the sliding of the pads on the disc when no force is applied to the lever - by up to 15%. And thanks to advanced heat exchange capacity, the calliper releases up to 4% more heat, ensuring more consistent braking performance and giving the rider greater confidence, lap after lap.

Streetfighter V4 is equipped with forged aluminium alloy wheels constructed according to a Ducati design. Featuring a tangential 5-spoke design inspired by that of the Desmosedici GP, the wheels offer a 2.17 kg weight saving and reduce the moments of inertia by 22% at the front and 23.5% at the rear with respect to the Y-shaped 5-spoke cast aluminium wheels of the Panigale V4.

Now offering more room, the seat-tank layout ensures greater longitudinal freedom of movement and makes for a more natural aerodynamic position, thanks to a hollow in the upper section. At the same time, the rear part of the tank, combined with the lateral covers and seat shape, better supports the rider during braking, entry and cornering.

The curve of the handlebar is drawn back, now 10 mm closer to the rider. The footpegs are positioned 10 mm further in compared to the previous Streetfighter V4, offering greater comfort for the rider without compromising on ground clearance.

New water and oil coolers improve engine cooling by providing greater thermal comfort for the rider. These are coupled with two ducts integrated into the fairings that direct hot air away from the legs, improving thermal comfort and ensuring excellent control also during more intense riding situations.