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Motorcycle comparison · Supersport vs Hyper Naked
Ducati Panigale V4 (DA-3-S) vs Streetfighter V4 (MY2025)
Ducati Panigale V4 vs Streetfighter V4: two kinds of bike, and who each one is for.
You'll feel the swap at the first corner, stepping off the Ducati Panigale V4 and onto the Ducati Streetfighter V4. The Streetfighter's front end sends every ripple in the pavement up through the bars, and it doesn't go vague as the angle grows. Deep in the lean, its front keeps biting.
So which one do you buy?
Buy the Streetfighter V4 if…
Daily commuting & city riding
Hands down: Streetfighter V4
When the bike has to work for a living, the Streetfighter V4 wins the commute clearly.
The Panigale V4 has the edge if…
Racetrack use
Inches ahead: Panigale V4
Between the curbs, the Panigale V4 asks a bit less of you at speed. It's a fine margin, nothing more.
What makes each one tick
Panigale V4
The Panigale's V4 pulls in one even surge that keeps building toward redline, where it's strong enough to run with full race bikes. Low clip-ons and high pegs fold you into a tuck that can punish you on long street rides or if you aren't very flexible. At turn-in, the nose drops instantly. Through fast sweepers, the chassis holds dead still.
Streetfighter V4
There's a savage punch from the Streetfighter's V4 on every exit, while the exhaust howls a note close to spiritual. Over a bump on Angeles Crest Highway, the optional Öhlins electronic suspension keeps adapting in real time to how you're riding. Long fast runs leave you wind-beaten. The Brembos stop it harder than the V4 punches.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Panigale V4 has the larger fuel tank: 4.5 US gal (17 L) vs 4.2 US gal (16 L).
- Electronic Suspension: option on the Streetfighter V4, not offered on the Panigale V4.
- Smartphone Connectivity: option on the Streetfighter V4, not offered on the Panigale V4.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Look elsewhere
For all-day comfort, both fall short. Keep the rides short and you'll get on fine with either.
For twisty roads and running costs, you won't find daylight between them. Let the test ride settle it.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
Panigale V4
What owners say
Strengths
- Astounding engine performance
Trade-offs
- Intense engine heat
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
Panigale V4
- Rear brake hose thermal damage Recall 25V013000 The rear brake hose can be damaged by heat from the exhaust manifolds due to insufficient thermal shielding, leading to brake fluid loss and sudden rear brake failure. Ducati issued recall campaigns 25V-013 (initial fix) and 26V050 (expanded fix replacing the thermal shield with a longer, more protective version).
- 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.
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 Panigale V4 with a 1-year-old Streetfighter V4.
- Panigale V4
- $24,500
- Streetfighter V4
- $23,000
At one year old, the Ducati Panigale V4 sits around $24,500 while the Ducati Streetfighter V4 lands near $23,000. That's a $1,500 gap in the Streetfighter V4's favor. These figures come from earlier US market records, not live listings.
What they share
- Displacement
- 1103 cc
- Engine
- V4
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front brake
- 330 mm
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
- Rear tire
- 200/60-17
Where the spec sheets split
| Panigale V4 | Streetfighter V4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 33.5 in (850 mm) | 33.3 in (845 mm) |
| Panigale V4 | Streetfighter V4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 216 hp (159 kW) | 214 hp (157 kW) |
| Peak power at | 13,000 rpm | 13,500 rpm |
| Torque | 91 lb-ft (124 Nm) | 89 lb-ft (120 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 9,500 rpm | 11,500 rpm |
| Panigale V4 | 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) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Panigale V4 | Streetfighter V4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Suspension | Not offered | Option |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not offered | Option |
| USB Charging Port | Not offered | Option |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
