Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2021

Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020

Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

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Overview - Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020 vs Yamaha MT-09 2021

The Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020 is equipped with a V-type engine that delivers an impressive 208 HP of power and 123 Nm of torque. The fuel system is injection-based, and it has 4 cylinders. The liquid cooling system ensures optimal engine temperature. With a displacement of 1103 ccm, the Streetfighter V4 S offers a powerful performance.

In terms of suspension, the front suspension consists of an Upside-Down telescopic fork, while the rear suspension features a single swing arm with a monoshock absorber. The frame is made of aluminum and has a monocoque design, providing strength and stability.

The braking system of the Streetfighter V4 S includes double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 330 mm. The bike is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, dynamic suspension, cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie.

The dimensions and weights of the Streetfighter V4 S include a front tire width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, and a rear tire width of 200 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1488 mm, and the seat height is 845 mm. The bike has a kerb weight of 199 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 16 liters.

Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020

Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020

On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2021 features an in-line engine type that delivers 119 HP of power and 93 Nm of torque. It also has a fuel injection system and 3 cylinders. The liquid cooling system ensures efficient engine performance. With a displacement of 889 ccm, the MT-09 offers a decent level of power.

The suspension of the MT-09 consists of an Upside-Down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm with a monoshock absorber at the rear. The frame is made of aluminum and has a twin tube design, providing stability and durability.

The braking system of the MT-09 includes double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 298 mm. The bike is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, a quickshifter, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the MT-09 has a front tire width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, and a rear tire width of 180 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is slightly shorter at 1430 mm, and the seat height is 825 mm. The bike has a kerb weight of 189 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

In terms of strengths, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020 offers an electronics package at the top level, a high-revving and powerful engine, agile handling, a comfortable seating position even for tall riders, powerful brakes, a sporty and high-quality chassis, great aerodynamics, and an attractive design.

On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2021 has strengths such as improved load change reactions, more pressure from the center, an over-complete electronics package, a great working quickshifter, a comfortably integrated seating position, a successful chassis, lively handling, and enormous riding pleasure.

However, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020 does have some weaknesses. It requires high revs for fear in the saddle and lacks low-end power. The engine response can be rough in city traffic and everyday life, and the bike has tippy handling at low speeds. Additionally, the engine noise can vary depending on speed and flap position.

Similarly, the Yamaha MT-09 2021 has a few weaknesses. It has a polarizing look that may not appeal to everyone, a small TFT display, somewhat indirect front wheel feel, and cruise control is only available in the SP variant.

Technical Specifications Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2021

Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020
Yamaha MT-09 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke53.5 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power208 HPEngine power119 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque123 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque11,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio14 Compression Ratio11.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,103 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel120 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel122 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeMonocoqueFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter330 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Dynamic suspension, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Quickshifter, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width200 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,488 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)199 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020

Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020

The bike has taken much of its sporty roots from the Panigale. This will delight friends of the streetfighter. Electronics and engine power are superior, the chassis is radically fast and the machine rules in stopwatch duels. However, it has rough edges. The big surprise: you sit well on the noble beast and can actually ride it on extended tours!

Electronics package at the absolute top level

High-revving and brutally powerful engine

Very agile handling

Surprisingly comfortable seating position even for tall riders

Powerful brakes

Sporty, high-quality chassis

Great aerodynamics - stable wind conditions even in the saddle

Looks to die for

For fear in the saddle, revs are necessary - no steam hammer from the basement

In city traffic and everyday life somewhat rough engine response

Tippy handling at low speeds

Strongly changing engine noise - depending on speed and flap position.

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

The ingredients for the 2021 update are right: More power, more equipment, more electronics, less weight. If you take a look at the key data of the latest MT-09, including its over-complete standard equipment, "mid-range naked bike" almost sounds a bit pejorative. The Japanese engineers have made improvements exactly where they were needed. The swaying chassis is now a thing of the past and the load change reactions have also been eliminated from the revised three-cylinder engine. The additional power paired with a little more pressure in the mid-range gives a sovereign riding feeling. The MT-09 offers a lot of equipment and enormous riding pleasure at a very attractive price. If you like the look, you can buy it without hesitation.

No more load change reactions

even more pressure from the centre

over-complete electronics package

great working quickshifter

comfortably integrated seating position

successful chassis

lively handling

enormous riding pleasure.

Polarising look

small TFT display

somewhat indirect front wheel feel

cruise control only available in SP variant

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Streetfighter V4 S vs Yamaha MT-09

There are a few key differences between a Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020 and a Yamaha MT-09 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020 is about 121% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 2021 there are less Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 14 compared to 19. It takes less time to sell a Ducati Streetfighter V4 S with 62 days compared to 112 days for a Yamaha MT-09. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 17 reviews for the Ducati Streetfighter V4 S and 57 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 since model year 2013. The first review for the Ducati Streetfighter V4 S was published on 3/26/2020 and now has more than 73,600 views. This compares to more than 39,900 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 published on 6/10/2013.

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