Ducati Streetfighter 848

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Maxandisla
Reviewed: 09 April 2013

In my view the meanest looking new bike on the street. It's got attitude!

If you like a bike that's more than the sum of it's parts then welcome to the Ducati streetfighter. Looks mean and aggressive next to anything I've encountered and there's not a great deal of them on the road, so still quite exclusive. Tickle the starter and a fairly subdued engine sound emerges for a Duc, swing yer leg over and give it some beans and you'll be fired into the streetfighters 'others side' progressing rather swiftly with a great soundtrack from the exhaust. (It's the 1st Duc where I am happy with the standard pipes). Brakes are fab, handling fantastic, quality machine. V happy

*Run in schedule was a pain
*Forward L twin head becomes the usual Ducati crud catcher
*should have pillion seat cover as standard
*adjustable rear suspension link like bigger Streetfighter would be a nice addition
*price.....you pay for exclusivity I suppose but it's not cheap

Love it more each time I ride it. Could be a keeper as I've seen nothing on the road I like more.

Score breakdown

Engine:

5.0

Brakes:

5.0

Handling:

5.0

Comfort:

4.0

Build Quality:

5.0

Maxandisla would recommend this product

retrofrench
Reviewed: 11 October 2012

A cracking naked that's every bit as fast as a litre sports bike on British roads

Precise handling and lots of feedback and feel under braking, cornering or throttle out of the corners.

A naked sportsbike with a more comfortable riding position but that's every bit as fast on British A and B roads as most litre sports bikes up to the 100mph mark (not that it's legal to do so...). Fully adjustable suspension, traction control (particularly useful for the wet) and a Ducati perforance accessories list that is nearly endless!

Oh, and a beautiful soundtrack even on the standard cans...

Limited choice of tyres due to the motoGP rear tyre 180/60 profile. That said the Pirelli Diablo Corsa Rosso tyres warm up quickly, have loads of feel and grip whilst reasonable longevity (3,000 miles out the rear).

A bike that's great to hoon on the track or the roads and also is capable of covering touring distances in relative comfort whilst still having a precise, sharp and focussed tool for the 'fun stuff'!