Ducati seems to be on a roll, after launching the Multistrada V2 and Panigale V2, it has launched the 2026 iteration of the Streetfighter V4 starting at Rs 28.69 lakh. Apart from the updated looks and larger winglets, the Streetfighter V4 gets a lot of under-the-skin updates that make it even more focused and powerful than it already was.
- Ducati Streetfighter V4 now produces 214hp and 120Nm
- Now features double-sided swingarm
- Costs Rs 3.36 lakh less than the Panigale V4
2026 Ducati Streetfighter V4: What’s new?
Gets a more evolved design with slightly relaxed ergonomics
The Streetfighter V4 is essentially a stripped-down version of the Panigale V4, showcasing the Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine. It features a wider handlebar instead of clip-ons, resulting in a slightly more relaxed rider’s triangle. In addition, Ducati has carried over the same electronics suite and chassis from the Panigale without major alterations. This means the Streetfighter too bids adieu to the beautiful single-sided swingarm that previously enhanced its aesthetic appeal.
The new double-sided swingarm or Hollow Symmetrical swingarm in Ducati’s terminology may take away some of that visual drama but reduces lateral stiffness by over 40 percent and is lighter than the outgoing model’s single-sided unit. Much like the 2025 Panigale V4, the Streetfighter also adopts an all-new chassis, with the front frame alone shedding approximately 1kg.
Suspending this new frame is Showa’s fully adjustable 43mm BPF fork paired with a Sachs monoshock on the standard V4, while the V4 S variant gets Öhlins’ electronically adjustable Smart EC 3.0 suspension at both ends – just like the Panigale. Ducati claims that the Streetfighter’s ergonomics have been revised to improve vehicle control and comfort, especially for taller riders. Compared to the previous Streetfighter V4, the handlebar bend has been moved 10mm closer to the rider, and the footpegs are now lower, farther forward, and positioned 10mm further inward.
The 2026 Streetfighter V4 continues to use the same 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine, but it is now Euro 5+ compliant. It produces 214hp at 13,500rpm — up by 6hp — and 120Nm of peak torque at 11,250rpm, down by 3Nm and arriving 1,750rpm higher in the rev range. Ducati also offers a full-system Akrapovič exhaust that boosts output to 226hp. Bringing this power under control are Brembo’s top-spec Hypure calipers paired with a Brembo master cylinder.
In terms of design, the updates are evolutionary. It features a completely new full-LED headlight that retains the familiar DRL signature but now divides it into four sections. The LED tail light is split into two downward-facing C-shaped elements. The 15.8-litre fuel tank (down by 0.2 litres) is now slimmer where it meets the seat, while the forward-slanting, body-coloured winglets are claimed to provide up to 14kg of downforce at 268kph.
Speaking of electronics, the Streetfighter V4 is packed with systems that allow extensive adjustability via a new 6.9-inch TFT dash. A notable addition is the Race eCBS system, which monitors lean angle, throttle position, and rear load to automatically apply rear braking when needed — helping stabilise the bike without the rider physically using the brake lever.
Besides this, the Streetfighter V4 continues to offer the complete suite of Ducati electronics: traction control, wheelie control, launch control, cornering ABS, a bi-directional quickshifter, and a six-axis IMU enabling cornering aids.
The higher-spec V4 S variant further distinguishes itself with lighter forged aluminium wheels, electronic suspension, and a lithium-ion battery. Together, these changes reduce weight by 2kg — with the S tipping the scales at 189kg and the standard variant at 191kg.
The 2026 Streetfighter V4 is priced from Rs 28.69 lakh for the Standard variant and goes up to Rs 32.38 lakh. At its current price, the 2026 model is Rs 2.37 lakh more expensive than the outgoing model. The delta further widens when you consider the top-spec ‘S’ model that was earlier priced at Rs 29.71 lakh, reflecting a price-hike of Rs 2.67 lakh.