aerodynamicists and are brought forward on the
chassis (compared to the Panigale) to maximise
their effect, with the aerofoils able generate
28kg of downforce at a loony 270km/h.
The Streetfighter V4 retains some of the
styling hallmarks of previous bikes to bear
the same nameplate. Prime among them is
the mid-mounted headlight which sits on
the mid-line of the bike and now features
full LED lighting including daytime running
lights which Ducati says were inspired by
the grin of The Joker from DC Comics.
which takes the middle-weight superbike a new
level both in its aesthetics and its performance.
Lastly, Ducati also threw updates on its
flagship Panigale V4 line with Ducati making
the Panigale V4 easier and less tiring to ride
while also instilling it with more repeatable
in performance even on uneven surfaces.
While the Ducati matches the MV Agusta for
base power, Ducat claims this can be bumped
up to 164kW by mounting the full-racing Ducati
Performance exhaust by Akrapovič, which
raises power and also reduces weight by 6kg.
Ducati’s other models didn’t miss out on 2020
goodness, with new colours for the Diavel and
Ducati Scrambler, the special Grand Tour version
for the Multistrada 1260S making its debut and
the 955cc Superquadro powered Panigale V2
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