By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Hyper Naked
Yamaha MT-10 (RN78) vs Ducati Streetfighter V4 (MY2025)
Yamaha MT-10 vs Ducati Streetfighter V4: no fairing, no excuses. Here's how to pick.
You'll feel the Yamaha MT-10 pull thick and steady from low revs, and it's easy to feed the throttle in a little at a time. The Ducati Streetfighter V4's race-bred engine doesn't ease in at all. It lunges hard, and the pull sharpens with revs.
So which one do you buy?
The MT-10 has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
By a nose: MT-10
On the way to work, the MT-10 asks a little less of you. Put it down to friendlier manners. Close enough that the test ride should settle it.
The Streetfighter V4 has the edge if…
Racetrack use
Nose ahead: Streetfighter V4
The Streetfighter V4 nudges ahead once you're on a closed course. Most of that is more suspension adjustment and a sportier chassis. Hardly a big enough gap to bank on.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Inches ahead: Streetfighter V4
Once the road starts to bend, the Streetfighter V4 noses ahead. That comes from better suspension and more feel through the bars. Your own skill counts for more than a gap this size.
Which one's the smarter buy
No clear advantage
The price gap doesn't produce a clear winner. Neither bike is the clear better buy for the money.
What makes each one tick
MT-10
Behind the MT-10's wide bar there's room to sit upright, and the intake amplifier growls in a broken rhythm below you. The front lever lacks initial bite. There isn't much feedback through it as the bike slows. Its crossplane crank thumps out of every bend like a twin.
Streetfighter V4
At full lean, the Streetfighter V4's front tire passes every ripple in the asphalt up through a frame that's built to flex sideways. Corner entry begins at the Brembo calipers, which bite with real force and build progressively before the bike folds in like a racebike. The brakes outrun its thrust.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Streetfighter V4 has the lower wet weight: 417 lb (189 kg) vs 467 lb (212 kg).
- The Streetfighter V4 makes more peak power: 214 hp (157 kW) vs 165 hp (121 kW).
- The Streetfighter V4 makes more peak torque: 89 lb-ft (120 Nm) vs 83 lb-ft (112 Nm).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Neither is a natural fit
Big miles aren't where either one shines. You'll be watching for the next rest stop.
They come out level on character. The better-kept used example is the smarter money.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
MT-10
What owners say
Strengths
- Strong, accessible mid-range from the CP4 crossplane inline-four
- Aggressive, distinctive intake/exhaust soundtrack
- Comfortable, upright ergonomics for a hyper-naked
- Competitive pricing in the litre-naked class
Trade-offs
- Front brake feel rated below class-leading rivals
- Wind protection is minimal
Streetfighter V4
What owners say
Strengths
- Staggering, race-derived V4 power
- Sublime handling with immense mechanical grip
- World-class electronics package
Trade-offs
- Brutal windblast at speed
- Heat management still a concern
Known problems to check before you buy
MT-10
- Throttle response abruptness in Mode A / Sport (early MY2022 units) Several owners and reviewers reported snatchy on-off throttle transitions in the most aggressive ride mode on early 2022 production units; Yamaha addressed throttle mapping in later production and via dealer ECU updates.
Streetfighter V4
- Rear brake hose heat protection recall Recall 26V050000 Excessive heat may damage the rear brake hose between the ABS control unit and brake caliper, potentially leading to a loss of rear brake performance. Ducati issued a safety recall for affected 2025-2026 Streetfighter V4 and Panigale V4 models; dealers replace the thermal shield free of charge.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 1-year-old MT-10 with a 1-year-old Streetfighter V4.
- MT-10
- $12,500
- Streetfighter V4
- $23,000
At one year old, the Yamaha MT-10 sits around $12,500 while the Ducati Streetfighter V4 runs about $23,000. That's a $10,500 gap in the MT-10's favor. These figures come from earlier US market records, not live listings.
What they share
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
Where the spec sheets split
| MT-10 | Streetfighter V4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 32.9 in (835 mm) | 33.3 in (845 mm) |
| Wet weight | 467 lb (212 kg) | 417 lb (189 kg) |
| MT-10 | Streetfighter V4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1103 cc |
| Engine | Inline-four | V4 |
| Power | 165 hp (121 kW) | 214 hp (157 kW) |
| Peak power at | 11,500 rpm | 13,500 rpm |
| Torque | 83 lb-ft (112 Nm) | 89 lb-ft (120 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 9,000 rpm | 11,500 rpm |
| MT-10 | Streetfighter V4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 36 mpg (US) / 6.5 L/100 km | 33 mpg (US) / 7.2 L/100 km |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17 L) | 4.2 US gal (16 L) |
| MT-10 | Streetfighter V4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake | 320 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 | 200/60-17 |
| Wheelbase | 55.3 in (1405 mm) | 58.7 in (1490 mm) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| MT-10 | Streetfighter V4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Control | Not offered | Standard |
| Electronic Suspension | Not offered | Option |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Option |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not offered | Option |
| USB Charging Port | Not offered | Option |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) | Not offered | Option |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
