Ducati’s Streetfighter V4 is easily one of the most—if not the most—aggressive high-performance naked bikes the world has seen. And it gets even more rowdy when bathed in accessories from the Ducati Performance catalog. Dripping in carbon fiber, magnesium, and titanium this $47,787.43 (as tested) V4 S is as wild as an accessorized production bike gets.

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As usual, the highlight of this Ducati is the insane performance of its 1,103cc V-4 engine. From bottom to top, this engine has a powerband that feels like it came straight from satan’s workshop (good thing). And it’s even more vicious with the $5,541.15 handmade titanium Akrapovič exhaust and $3,548.65 dry clutch. If you’re a die-hard motorsport enthusiast, this is music to your ears.

There are a lot of neat-sounding and high-performance two- and four-wheeled vehicles out there, but nothing sounds as mean, nor accelerates as quickly as this Streetfighter—especially when you’re giving it the beans near its 15,000 rpm redline.

Yet, if you lug the engine at lower revs and short-shift it through the six-speed gearbox, the Streetfighter happily complies offering quasi-civilized manners. Miles per gallon figures in the high 30s are also possible if you stay off the pipe. Realistically however, expect around 30 mpg if you ride it like you’re supposed to.

The Öhlins semi-active suspension performs well and filters out the effects of worn pavement yet provides suitable road holding at lean with generous servings of throttle. We preferred the dynamic setting in its most aggressive suspension program.

A high-end electronics package allows for plenty of adjustability. The electronics have a wide range of adjustment allowing the rider to tweak the engine, traction control, and ABS character to their skill set. Advanced riders will especially appreciate the lofty performance barrier the electronics allow. For instance, the ABS programming in Level 3 (most restrictive) is at a higher level than some manufacturers’ setups on modern liter-class superbikes. Well done, Ducati.

A 5-inch color TFT display keeps tabs on it all. It’s a reasonably sharp-looking display, but it should be larger and the user interface remains well behind the competition. The menu navigation and switch gear are clunky and Ducati could learn a thing or two from Apple, BMW, and Yamaha.

With its 4.2-gallon tank topped off, this bike weighs about 14 pounds less than the standard V4 S courtesy the Akrapovič exhaust (12.1 pounds less) and forged magnesium wheels (1.5 pounds less). And that makes a difference with the Streetfighter offering incredible agility for a liter-plus-sized naked bike. Stability at speed is decent and its overall handling is mesmerizing for sport-oriented riders looking for narcoticlike exhilaration on their favorite backroads.

The taller accessory racing seat ($271.63) and adjustable billet rider foot controls ($1,332.50) improve comfort and give added cornering clearance for faster/shorter riders. We also love the accessory heated handgrips that actually get hot and the Sport Kit, which includes folding brake and clutch levers as well as tiny LED turn signals and a clean-looking license plate bracket. The Sport Kit’s oddly satisfying, twist-off Rizoma fuel cap is another nice touch.

There’s certainly no shortage of awesome liter-and-above sized naked bikes, but no other model can touch the performance, character and charisma of the Streetfighter V4 S. Add in a couple of key components from the Italian company’s accessory catalog and now you have a machine that further stands out from the competition.

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Photography: Joseph Agustin Photo

Video/edit: @AdamWaheed

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