The well-known Italian motorbike manufacturer Ducati and the recognisable American apparel company Supreme have partnered to launch a limited edition of the Streetfighter V4, Ducati‘s flagship naked bike. The partnership unveiled the Ducati Streetfighter V4 Supreme Edition, which sports a striking new livery modelled after the Supreme apparel line.
The Streetfighter V4 became an immediate hit and revolutionised the super sports naked market by setting new performance standards. Admired by all for its aggressive and simple design, with a front reminiscent of the Joker from comic books, the Streetfighter V4 won over fans’ hearts right away.
The logical next step for the family is a bike that takes the ideas behind the “Fight Formula” one step further. Its main components include a Panigale V4 without fairings, wide and high handlebars, a 208 horsepower Desmosedici Stradale engine, biplane wings, and the newest electronic package. The bike weighs 178 kg.
Supreme Styling, Unchanged Substance
The tank, front fender, rear seat cowl, and other specific sections of the Streetfighter V4 Supreme Edition are covered in the eye-catching red and white Supreme livery. While Ducati motorcycles are usually characterised by their iconic red design, the Supreme edition sports a strikingly different appearance that is sure to provoke strong feelings among motorcyclists.
Beneath its striking appearance, the Supreme Edition is just as powerful as its regular counterpart. It is powered by a powerful 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine that produces 205 horsepower and 123 Nm of torque. The motorcycle has a six-speed gearbox, a slipper clutch and a bi-directional quick shifter. Traction control, slide control, power launch, wheelie control, ride modes, and other features are all part of the electronic suite.
Design and Performance
The Streetfighter V4 Supreme maintains Ducati’s dedication to performance with fully adjustable Showa front forks and a Sachs monoshock, while Brembo handles braking. Pirelli tyres are mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels, providing a good mix of stability and agility on the road.The only thing that makes this special edition bike “special” is its appearance because every other aspect of the bike’s specification is the same as the standard model. Additionally, the red and white corporate colours of Supreme ensure that the bike doesn’t really stand out from a standard Ducati in terms of appearance.
It should come as no surprise that something created by Aldo Drudi is quite attractive, at least with its red-and-white stripes running up the front bodywork and across the tank, above which the brand’s font reads “Supreme.” Though we think the relatively light colour scheme somewhat tames down the Streetfighter’s aggressive look, the white wheels are still a nice touch.
The Special Edition Streetfighter V4 S Supreme has a remarkable paint job on the painted body panels and a livery that is red and white, signifying the brand’s corporate colours. ‘Supreme’ is inscribed in the brand’s font on the fuel tank. The unique livery of the bike is enhanced by the white finish of the wheels. The motorcycle is still powered by the Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine, which is bolted to the aluminium chassis, and is otherwise mechanically unchanged. The bike’s suspension and braking components are identical to those of the Streetfighter V4 S.
International Flair, Limited Reach
Even though motorcycle enthusiasts are talking about the Supreme Edition, it is unlikely to be available in India. Although the exact cost of this limited-edition model has not yet been disclosed, industry insiders speculate that it will target the global market while highlighting its scarcity.Supreme debuted the limited edition Streetfighter alongside an Arai Corsair-X motorcycle helmet that features a livery that matches the bike during the collection preview for Spring/Summer 2024.
There are four different models in the Ducati Streetfighter V4 range: V4 (Rs. 22.15 lakh), V4 S (Rs. 25.49 lakh), V4 SP (Rs. 34.99 lakh), and the soon-to-be V4 Lamborghini (Rs. 72 lakh or so).