2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S Review | MC Commute

Ducati had a big void in its sport motorcycle model lineup for the last few years with the absence of the Streetfighter naked bike. Debuting 11 years ago, the rowdy-looking Streetfighter was fast and fun, but awkward handling too. It was eventually phased out after a short production period. However, with the reintroduction of the Streetfighter V4 S ($23,995), the Italian marque is capitalizing on the more refined, but still ultra-high-performance pedigree of its Panigale V4 superbike platform, in a more comfortable and upright package.
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From the moment the kickstand is raised, the Streetfighter feels like a more polished machine than the Panigale. From throttle response and engine fueling to the supple (at times) suspension damping and well-proportioned ergonomics, the Streetfighter is a more finished-feeling streetbike. That is until you yank the twist grip and hear the shriek of the liquid-cooled 1,103cc V-4 as it surges toward its 15,000-rpm redline… Better hang on. Yet jet aircraft-like G-forces and an exhaust note that literally scares folks on the side of the road aren’t what defines the Streetfighter. What does is its mild manners.
In addition to forged alloy wheels, this S-model is fitted with Ducati’s Öhlins electronic semi-active suspension that delivers above average ride quality over most surfaces. Suspension action is softer and more springy-feeling than its full fairing brother, yet remains capable at an elevated pace through turns. We did note a degree of mid-stroke fork harshness, but it isn’t a deal breaker. Push-button adjustment firms things up nicely, but the setup range is limited for faster and/or heavier riders. Fixed damping settings can be selected too, if desired.
Even more impressive is its exceptional agility and class-leading steering prowess. You’ll be hard-pressed to ride a more maneuverable bike than this Ducati, especially considering its fueled 439-pound claimed curb weight. It certainly isn’t the lightest at a standstill, but agility in motion is impressive.
Stopping prowess is equally adept and the OE-fitted Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II tires offer sure-footed grip and adequate stability. Three-way ABS control (plus off) takes the worry out of things when pulling deeply on either brake control. We preferred ABS 2 which enables cornering function and rear ABS. We never rode the bike hard enough in this setting to feel ABS interaction.
In typical Ducati fashion, the Streetfighter V4 is a tour de force in electronic rider aids. Traction, slide, wheelie, and launch control are standard as is an electronic quickshifter enabling clutchless up- and downshifts. However, the function of the quickshifter could be faster, and the control interface could be improved as well. Specifically the switch gear’s tactile control is sloppy when used with gloves and the menu system could be streamlined as well. It’s worth noting that Ducati has made great strides in this department, however it falls behind its rival from Austria. A 5-inch color TFT keeps tabs on everything, but the display could be larger and it doesn’t feature a touchscreen. The trip functions are also difficult to read at a glance.
LED lighting is bright and well integrated into the styling. The headlamp works well in a straight line during night rides, but the Streetfighter could benefit from cornering headlamps. Especially considering its lofty handling potential.
The sound, character, performance, and overall smoothness of the V-4 are a highlight of the Streetfighter. The engine delivers plenty of oomph at lower rpm and runs more smoothly than we recall the last time we rode the Panigale V4 S. The engine is playful at any rpm and things go into hyperdrive when the tach needle goes north of 10,000 rpm. The last time we dyno tested the Panigale V4 it churned out nearly 187 hp. The Streetfigher feels just as fast. It does come at a price, with fuel mileage in the high 20s to low 30s based on how often you wind the engine out.
Smoother, faster, and more polished in every way, the Streetfighter V4 lived up to its namesake and then some. More comfortable than we ever remember a Ducati sportbike being with a level of exhilaration and performance that needs to be felt to be believed, if you’re seeking a no-holds-barred naked bike, the Streetfighter V4 is it.
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[@peterday3253]

12:00 "People are scared. This motorcycle sounds like the world is ending." Hilarious, man. Thanks for the ride and the words.

[@soulcatcher668]

"This motorcycle sounds like the world is ending." needs to be a t-shirt.

[@michaeljkasnter]

my neighbors aren’t happy

[@AdamWaheed]

Very nice.

[@nolanbridger2709]

i know im asking randomly but does any of you know a tool to get back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot my password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me

[@koltonaugust8763]

@Nolan Bridger Instablaster ;)

[@ducati]

So much fun! Thanks for the review!

[@ducati]

@@TIMHARTTT ❤️

[@regulardude2011]

Great job Ducati. This is one of the best looking motorcycles in my opinion. Wish it wasn’t so expensive

[@gliderider7077]

Just picked up my 21 SFV4S, I was humbled very quickly by this bike, fell in love immediately ❤️

[@AdamWaheed]

Very nice.

[@jayrock81]

@@gliderider7077 Do you still feel the same about the street fighter, do you still have it?

[@tsharathchandra7074]

12:33 that honda guy looking at ducati instead of green light😂🤣

[@lensoprezole5322]

he didn't know the light would turn green 2 seconds later

[@kaushiksaini8742]

How sweetly Adam called that guy a squid by not having proper gears Love this guy ♥️

[@clayman1980]

The gas mileage point is very true. I read a review in our local motorcycle magazine and the reviewer noted that they managed to drain the tank during photoshooting in mere 50 miles. That's insane.

[@lovelessissimo]

As laughable as it is, mileage does factor into the riding experience. If you have to fill up every 45 minutes, it detracts quite a bit from the trip. The MT10 gets 30 mpg on the freeway. That alone caused me to look elsewhere.

[@minuscarnival8611]

this guy automatically put a smile on anyone else's face? He's got the charisma

[@vess6934]

"...they're scared... sounds like the world is ending" LOL

[@AbnormalWrench]

I don't understand how any bike with fly-by-wire throttle doesn't have cruise control. There is literally no excuse for them not adding it. It is just a switch and programming away from adding it.

[@anonjohnnyG]

italians

[@AbnormalWrench]

@@anonjohnnyG KTM does the same game. It is often an option that you have to pay extra for.

[@Mcglocklingirls]

err you don't buy a Ducati for cruising lol

[@AbnormalWrench]

@@Mcglocklingirls I guess I'm motorcycling wrong, because I don't truck my bikes to the fun roads, I actually ride there.

[@jimbeam4111]

Couldn’t agree more. That is what stop me from buying this bike.

[@Joric78]

The dash is unreadable in the footage, too much reflection. I assume it was fine in person? Edit: Nevermind, it was fine once you switched it to day mode.

[@jackjayaraman]

You guys should do an mc commute on the Ducati Hypermotard.

[@vladsta3833]

Once upon a time, Adam's life was saved by a brave mechanical key. Ever since that day, Adam has swore loyalty to the mechanical key.

[@Slycarlo]

Waheed reviews are getting better and better. You should do a tft display review even just for a brief moment so we can gave idea on how it function and how it look

[@portugezemonster]

if anyone wants to experience this sound without having to get a second mortgage, get a pre 2000 honda VFR750/800 with aftermarket pipes. sounds arguably better with gear driven cams, but i'm biased. you're welcome.

[@waynee52]

A man of culture I see

[@laurencevanpuyvelde7159]

12:32 best part of the video 😅

[@PrinceofSaiyans]

12:32 that guy thought the world is ending

[@davidbesant]

In the flesh, this is an achingly beautiful motocycle, with a real quality finish. If it had 100 HP and ditched all the electronic junk, I would consider buying it.

[@SoulReaper599xx]

Really wanted to see this bike on the old MC commute route. Especially the the bumpy construction road in Irvine

[@FunWithAJ]

Keep an eye on my channel. I'll be doing the same route on one soonish.

[@allanlewis9830]

Would it be possible in the editing to add metric in when you give stats. Temp, you say Fahrenheit and add a graphic of Celsius. Speed/Distance, you say Miles add the graphic Kilometres. Thanks from the rest of the world. Allan Lewis. Australia.

[@Lex-Rex]

Get a converter ready. That is what I do when looking at UK motorcycle channels. I don't ask them to do it for me.

[@michaelhoward142]

@@Lex-Rex But when the majority of the world uses metrics, showing the metric equivalent to the spec you're talking about would be a considerate touch. And I say that as a "Murican. ;)

[@sdsufan001]

Here's what I've learned for temperature conversions. I live in USA and if I'm watching a video where they mention Celsius, I double it and add 30 for the fahrenheit value. If someone says it's 15 C, I convert it to 60 F by doubling and adding 30. Perform it backwards for going to other way. Subtract 30 and cut it in half to go from fahrenheit to celsius.

[@CyberGasty]

@@sdsufan001 Thanks, I've learned something useful. Greetings from rest of the world.

[@allanlewis9830]

@@Lex-Rex it saves stopping the video all the time.

[@StevenPendleton]

Nothing will ever beat the sound of an old Honda 750 4

[@wl6279]

And the Honda v45 magna

[@gethteddy]

It would be awesome to get some riding footage so we can see how it looks in motion

[@kalaga2k]

Totaly aggreed...EU road tests are more professional and interresting than seating on the bike with a Go-Pro....Less Talk More Ride than More Talk and Less ride.

[@JumpingWatermelons]

They do that in their 'normal' review videos.

[@kenc2257]

Not what "MC Commute" is about. It's always been about riding along your regular commute route to your workplace, with a discussion about relevant issues. 'Riding footage' would be part of a more traditional review--which, 'Motorcyclist' magazine also does.

[@JetEngine85]

I love watching motorcycles that I can't afford..

[@JMeyer-qj1pv]

Surprised there's no mention of the Super Duke. A lot of reviews are saying the Streetfighter doesn't have as much usable torque at lower revs, and when you rev it high enough to get into the power band, you're way over the speed limit. Given the lack of wind protection it doesn't seem like the engine on the Streetfighter is very usable day to day since you'll end up putting around at 5000 rpm

[@kylegoodman5196]

These streetfighters for the sportbike world are what baggers are to the cruiser world, they're bling pieces with some degree of practicality. But at the literbike levels you're right in that you'll be going so fast most of the time you'll need a fairing to really maximize the performance without being miserable.

[@optimusprymate]

I like how you wheelie up on Honda guy, in mid sentence, without even breaking your train of thought.

[@chrisalioto8552]

i love how the key fob bothers you so much

[@yimingli6720]

Of all those bikes that you've tested, i saw you twist this throttle the hardest, then i know its a good bike.

[@razerloche9533]

Thats gotta be the best looking cockpit on any naked bike.

[@RichDunn]

Neevsy @ MCN (a very respected tested ride and Ducati fanboy) put the Aprilia V4 Tuono and KTM 1290 R Duke above this in his group test. Where do you see the Ducati in relation to those two?

[@anneakhil]

price and utility anyone who experienced 2019 ducatis doesnt like 2020 engines there is cylinder shutoff and less power delivery it became leniar 😓😓😓😓 and a naked that cannot do wheelies unless you give a effort 😭😭😭😭 why ducati why

[@shadimagdy8196]

Arguably the best motorcycle ever

[@jamesmills2896]

Love that rising sun garage door

[@TheStringBreaker]

*Amazing review as always!*

[@supresto8214]

Great review as always Adam. Keep up the good job 👍

[@hectorallanrivera9334]

Love your videos, very informative...x2 on cornering headlights and cruise control on this beast!

[@farmoboy83]

The price of this modern supernakeds is as insane as its power. My god 25000 for a bike? I am sure in the us you can buy a pretty good car with that. Even if i could afford it, i wouldnt spend so much when you have excellent bikes under 10000.

[@Lex-Rex]

You realize this has more performance than a 300k vehicle right? In that perspective, it is a damn bargain.

[@soulerflare7]

It has a hundred and eighty plus hp at the wheel , stick with your scooter . You cant get over 100 hp for less than 10 grand .

[@geraldtone5914]

@@soulerflare7 z900, mt09, gsxs750

[@ThisIsTheInternet]

Pretty good car or, Top of the line, balls to the wall, highest performing, Italian exotic street bike. Enjoy your Camry bro.

[@AbnormalWrench]

Agreed, when did Ducati come up with the crazy idea they could charge top-dollar for their super-exotic top-tier bikes? The NERVE!

[@fauramusic]

Oh man, that engine sound is nutz!

[@glsracer]

I definitely agree that sportbikes are better for highway riding. I live near the rocky mountains and the wind speeds on an average day are such that 80 mph feels like 100 or 105. Without a windscreen it would be pretty tiring.

[@mallamhakeem]

Anxiously waiting for a Ducati Diavel 1260s MC Commute review...

[@JJTCStar]

wow, the road surface conditions are shocking

[@nikolager23]

Hi there feedback to do a walk-around with engine on and few revs before you move off waheed you use to do that at your old place huhuhu but cheers hehe why no backing it in today ? Oh and is there any bike with a touch screen display because i cant think of any cheers

[@cirino1995]

I rock a naked bike because insurance for fully faired sport bikes is absurd for me for some reason. Like over $2000 a year. So i slapped a wind screen on my s1000r!!

[@denster9566]

Seems like a nice video but I couldn't take the lane splitting. Too many car crash videos of people hitting bikes as they do this I guess. I find it amazing that you do it with such confidence and then get the light as well. love Ducati's, please be careful, there are so many IDIOTS out there.

[@wradford1]

🙄

[@natural9743]

Fear of Motorcycles is the new phobia sweeping the country

[@vpweber]

My question good sir, what is the better of the two? Tuono Factory or this beast...

[@nitinb3758]

Great review, and an amazing machine!

[@bhptorque62]

McCommute, love the format of the video. Keep it up. 12:30 give the other dude more space. Dont commit to pulling up beside him if there was not enough space. keep the streets safe for all of us. cheers and looking forward to videos. salut.

[@RichDunn]

Awesome review Adam. I'm loving mine! 👍

[@CyberGasty]

The only thing I do not like is a steering damper placement. On Aprilia Tuono it is mounted beneath which I found to be a better solution. Mounted on the top on this Ducati is ruining it visually.

[@SupremePaulie]

“I sped a little bit, hope you don’t tell anyone” 🤣

[@chrismachado3732]

And this is why you have the coolest job in the universe ...

[@AnthonyLe902]

Streetfighter V4S and Diavel 1260S, which one suit better for commuting though?

[@bfarm44]

I’ve always compared their suspension set up like my 75 cb550 four. Hold the hell on in the corners if you know what’s good for you “she’s bouncy, slap a thigh and hold on”

[@amklux1426]

Great work man. Thank you

[@terrancemoody205]

I love that you can do 40 just in 1st gear!!!

[@TheProperMinimalist]

First off, great review. Very through. Second, question. You said the active Ohlins suspension is good but not great. Would you please elaborate on that? I’m trying to choose between a KTM 1290 SuperDuke R and this. Thank you. 👍🏻

[@kevinsdb1]

This bike with an Akrapovic exhaust = ear orgasm

[@myrbs13]

Orgasm in general.. lol

[@lonelybikr]

Eargasm

[@JackTheSkunk]

I would love to see those Bostrom boys track test this beast.

[@Matteo-qr8ni]

"This thing is a Gnaaaarly streetbike". Well knock me sideways and tickle my gooch, I haven't heard anyone say gnarly since i was at the skate part back in the 90's.

[@Max.527]

Wish I could afford all these bikes 😂

[@samarthtyagi7901]

same man 😅

[@Scofco]

Finance them and live on macaroni like the rest of us do 😂

[@Fiqih]

@@Scofco you mean instant noodle and tap water

[@nickb3968]

Just hang on for a while, they'll come up for sale for half their new price in a few years when the maintenance interval comes up.

[@michaelhoward142]

ALL of them? What a greedy b*s*a*d! Wish I could afford even ONE of them. ;)

[@TheRjacob82]

Lovin the new canyon carving inserts!

[@joeroback4726]

"thank you ducati for physical key" .. argh. keyless is so much easier, no losing key, no trying to get key out of pocket with gloves, etc, etc, never once since 2013 and 4 bikes (and 2 cars) have i ever had a single issue with keyless, if anything i wish keyless gas cap came with my 1260 multistrada (like the BMW GS)

[@glsracer]

I agree, so many bike reviewers are mad about keyless ignition. I hate driving my hail car in the summer because I always have to keep track of the key. My winter SUVs have keyless entry and it's super convenient, just stick the fob in my pocket and go.

[@fabianpelage4148]

The ultimate Street fighter bike 😁🏍️

[@michaeljkasnter]

My V-4S is Sublime!!!! Makes me feel like Buck Rodgers every time i whack the throttle!!!!

[@rumporridge1]

Got the same feeling on my 2015 BMW K1300S. Be safe bro.

[@abhijithpk690]

Raw cmon tht thing is dripping with electronics

[@wradford1]

You don't feel the electronics when you ride it . They're there as a safety net.

[@lensoprezole5322]

The 2020 SuperDuke 1290 is a better bike than the Streetfighter V4 for the road. It has got more torque and shorter gear ratios. Instant big shove. Very agile, big confidence in the fork. The Streetfighter goes to 120 mph in second gear which is stupid for a road bike. The Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory is even more pleasant to ride than the SuperDuke and the Streetfighter. It sounds better than the V4 of the Streetfighter and the ride is like on a flying carpet.

[@future62]

Both bikes are way too powerful for the road and the SFV4's gearing can be fixed somewhat. For my money I'd much rather have something like a Street Triple or XSR900.... roads haven't got any straighter and speed limits haven't gone any higher since a 120HP bike was as fast as you could get

[@Lex-Rex]

Only one problem though -- it's an ugly ass cheap looking shite warranty KTM.

[@lensoprezole5322]

@@future62 I agree. I meant with the KTM you can play more with the 3 first gears. And change the SFV4's gearing must be very expensive. My concern with the street triple is that it lacks torque at low rpm to my liking. The low end torque of the Superduke feels so so good. It's a big delight.

[@jaikanths875]

@@lensoprezole5322 why not change the sprocket size? That's the cheap and easiest option to do.

[@lensoprezole5322]

@@jaikanths875 Ducati has already done that but the difference is very small.

[@mt09madness]

You know you can put a windscreen on a naked bike right?

[@pjgreen1183]

Is it possible you might know what is the only bike on the market with adjustable foot pegs for the rider,? I know there's one because I saw a review on it recently but I can't remember what it is I just want to know because it's the only bike out there with adjustable foot pegs for the rider and I'm a tall guy which means you can have a more comfortable foot peg position when you're riding on the street and a more race orientated foot peg position when you're on the track,,,,,,,,,,,??? Obviously which is why I really want to know what bike that is,,,,,,,,

[@thealtered7]

People are going to roll their eyes at me, but I would like Ducati to give us this bike with a retuned torque curve and an 11k rpm redline. Just traction control, no rider modes. Could still charge me $15k, but I do not need that power on the street and I do not need all those electronics.

[@xxJaydogxx]

get a tuono then

[@thealtered7]

@@xxJaydogxx yeah, fair. Tuono is still probably too powerful for the roads near me, but it is closer to what I want.

[@motoknivesandgunsbyjt]

Man, you got a haircut. what else can I pick on about you now?

[@Transilvanian]

The front end does look like the z1000

[@panzerd18]

I agree

[@angelocardoc]

Yep. Z1000

[@paulelkouss]

That dash is an eyesore in profile

[@tobywonkinoby8916]

My god that bike is gorgeous. 🤤

[@amklux1426]

Please do a mc commute for h2

[@paulturner1693]

You guys should REALLY consider recording@60fps...

[@CoreyBrass]

When you're driving 20 mph over the speed limit (75 mph on a 55 mph road) on a busy city road, I'm not interested in a public safety announcement from you.

[@wradford1]

Ok mummy 🙄

[@Versosurma]

looks nice but still style is missing that something elegant or agressive. Looks still good.

[@MRGOLD-dh7zi]

"You guys know the deal", NO ADAM, WE DONT!

[@shay.m7351]

Video well done - "Give it the Beans"

[@fabianpelage4148]

My dream bike 😁

[@gmc3578]

you need to try it with and without the wings!! LoL!... and the valve adjustment cost if you need to change some shims??

[@Bthast62]

Are the reservoirs tinted or is it time for a fluid change?

[@lonewolfgamers973]

My dream bike.😍😍😍

[@namankaushik929]

What is the minimum height required to ride this bike as I am 5'5 165cm

[@amen-raoye5142]

1 question, is this an everyday commute bike?

[@fabianpelage4148]

It definitely have a lot of power

[@willraven7]

This or Superduke 1290 R??

[@kirkdunn1379]

For 24k....cruise, heated functions shouldn't even be a question Naked bikes are brutal on freeway rides, the one I have now will be the last....rather have sportbike and relax the riding position with clipons and rearsets....

[@siddheshgharat6300]

Should Ducati make a Streetfighter 959?

[@MacPain1982]

Get a Monster :)

[@fabianpelage4148]

And my favorite bike 😁🏍️

[@bearbradley5221]

No mention of the bike stalling at the lights at around 14.50 in. Fantastic, Brilliant bike, but, prone to doing that, and, to me, it just shouldn't happen. I expect it on my 17 year old 500 2 stroke, but not on a $24,000 modern, 'High Tech' bike. Heck, my TT2 with 40mm tickler Dell'ortos doesn't do that.........

[@myrbs13]

I wouldn't spend the money but it is above the the others lol. So yes you would. I just wish they'd sell a different color... come on ducati... do a whit or black bike plz!

[@mouthkick]

Adam looking smiley about riding the V4S :) As any rider would!!!

[@damytzeus]

naked bikes keep many of us from riding too fast. above 120 mph, naked bikes becoming challenging and less fun. that keeps some of us out of trouble. full faired sport bikes allow us to comfortably ride over 150 mph -even a 180 mph. that could send us straight to jail.

[@zeplin4078]

Now you should ride the Super Duke 3 and compare.

[@borismcgillicutty3042]

Man nice bike

[@blackoutblaze]

Competitor's middleweight parallel twin offering = KTM 890 Duke R?

[@JustinsGarage]

Bikes I can never afford. I’ll wait a few decades for a used one with 30k miles and in need of tlc.

[@cosmicstar3318]

Is this the 1103CC 208bhp? If it is why did you say it gets 187bhp at the back wheel?

[@wradford1]

Dyno is different than crank hp

[@heykat18]

Nice looking bike but I'll keep my 17 SDR

[@pistolpete6321]

Amazing!

[@marcoonkel1948]

How can you test a bike like this in a street without any turns at all

[@wradford1]

That's why It's called a comute test 🙄

[@conceptcs]

Cool motorcycle to demo. But I would imagine Ducatis are nightmares to own long term.

[@amen-raoye5142]

Why?