Up close and personal with the Streetfighter..

[Dave R]

$18999 - no one gets to ride this particular one..  I was told there are only 5 bikes being shown around the World as we speak..  Ducati does listen especially right now !  They have asked for input on what DP accessories we would like to see.   We all know that things like exhaust, mirrors, etc often get changed right away so those suggestions are a given.  What configuration for the DP exhaust ?  One on each side up high ?  Under tail ? short stubby ?    clip ons ?  taller bars ?  what do you hope to see ??

[gatorgrizz27]

A Termi S4R Shorty Carbon Style Exhaust Would look sweet on it, if you were going to do undertail a 1098 system may fit?

[sally101]

I like the position of the exhaust.. Would like to see the Termi kit have a more asymetrical nozzle like the HM racing can.

[zvezdah1]

Awesome looking streetfighter! That's why it was voted bike of the year i guess:-) wonder if they have a price for it yet.

As Dave says, the S model streetfighter with Ohlins is $19k, but they have a base model which I'm getting and it's price is $15k.

Ducati has one on their stand at the cycleworld show series traveling the US. It was at the Long Beach show last week.

Chris

[Triple J]

I think a simple 2-1 exhaust like this would look nice.

[77south]

So, I am I the only person who actually likes the look of the stock exhaust?

[MikeZ]

So, I am I the only person who actually likes the look of the stock exhaust?

It's not bad looking but an under the tail exhaust would look better to open up the sight line of the SSS.
I can't stand the belly pan or whatever that is behind the front wheel.  They are ugly on Monsters too.

[NAKID]

So, I am I the only person who actually likes the look of the stock exhaust?

Nope, I like it too.

Dave, is that a foam air filter on the front cylinder's belt cover?

[ArguZ]

I like the stock can as well...what wrong with them ?
Color maybe...for that amount some titan would make it even better...and silver is sexy
Next thing is the mirrors....only thing that makes it too 1100ish.
They should be silver as well...and thinner...
I LOVE the headlight...also the radiators and stuff...
Its the new top line Monster
For real...

[MendoDave]

I don't completely like its overall look. That doesn't mean I wouldn't mind owning one but...too many angles going on. Not enough curves. I bet its a real "Monster" to ride though. Looks like fun!

[DW]

$18999 - no one gets to ride this particular one..  I was told there are only 5 bikes being shown around the World as we speak..  Ducati does listen especially right now !  They have asked for input on what DP accessories we would like to see.   We all know that things like exhaust, mirrors, etc often get changed right away so those suggestions are a given.  What configuration for the DP exhaust ?  One on each side up high ?  Under tail ? short stubby ?    clip ons ?  taller bars ?  what do you hope to see ??

One on each side up high please.  Just make certain that it doesn't completely cook the rider.  The Zards for the monster are a good place to start for inspiration.

[Blackout]

Why so many shots of the right side of the bike but not a single one of the whole left side? What's this bike got to hide?
Overall I think it is an ugly bike. It looks fat. I can see they are going for a Super Duke thing with that lower shroud but it just looks like shit. The best shot of the bike was from the rear. I think the 1100 Monster looks far and away better.
I'm sure the fighter is powerful, handles well, good brakes and all that but Ducati has dropped the ball on the design. I wouldn't buy one but I'm looking forward to seeing one properly modded out.

[breakdown]

I like the stock cans as well.  I'm sure the Termi and other aftermarket offerings will be sleeker looking as well.  I think a 2-1 in the same location would look nice too.  Never been a big fan of underseat exhausts.  They look fantastic but the heat is annoying for riding around town.

The only thing I don't really like is the shape of the belly fairing.  I think it would look better either without that or with something a bit sleeker looking.

[bluemoco]

Overall, I think it's a great package. 

As far as mods/aftermarket items -- I like low, GP-style short exhaust cans.  It's also clear that something would have to be done immediately to hide those ridiculously huge/prominent master cylinders.   

Am I the only one who thinks that the bike looks like it's nose-down to the ground?  Maybe if there's a rider on board, the rear suspension will compress and the bike will appear better balanced, but in a static pose it just looks jacked-up in the rear...   

[Dave R]

Nope, I like it too.

Dave, is that a foam air filter on the front cylinder's belt cover?

yes it is..