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

The Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020 and the Yamaha MT-09 2021 are both naked bikes with powerful engines and advanced electronic systems.

The Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020 is equipped with a V4 engine that delivers an impressive 208 HP of power and 123 Nm of torque. It uses a fuel injection system and has 4 cylinders. The bike has a liquid cooling system and a displacement of 1103 ccm. The front suspension consists of an upside-down telescopic fork, while the rear suspension features a single swingarm and a monoshock. The frame is made of aluminum and has a monocoque design. The front brakes are dual disc with a diameter of 330 mm. The bike comes with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, different riding modes, dynamic suspension, cornering ABS, launch control, ride-by-wire, quick shifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The front tire has a width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 200 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The bike has a wheelbase of 1488 mm, a seat height of 845 mm, a curb weight of 199 kg (with ABS), and a fuel tank capacity of 16 liters.

Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020

On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2021 features an inline 3-cylinder engine that produces 119 HP of power and 93 Nm of torque. It also uses a fuel injection system and has a liquid cooling system. The displacement is 889 ccm. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork, and the rear suspension is a swingarm with a monoshock. The frame is made of aluminum and has a double tube design. The front brakes are dual disc with a diameter of 298 mm. The bike comes with ABS, quick shifter, and traction control as advanced rider assistance systems. The front tire has a width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 180 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The bike has a wheelbase of 1430 mm, a seat height of 825 mm, a curb weight of 189 kg (with ABS), and a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.

Yamaha MT-09 2021

In terms of strengths, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020 offers a high-level electronic package, a high-revving and brutally powerful engine, very agile handling, a surprisingly comfortable seating position even for tall riders, powerful brakes, a sporty and high-quality chassis, excellent aerodynamics for stable wind conditions, and an eye-catching visual appearance. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2021 provides improved load change reactions, more pressure from the center, a super-complete electronic package, excellent gearshift lever operation, a comfortably integrated seating position, a successful chassis, lively handling, and immense driving pleasure.

However, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2020 has some weaknesses. In city traffic and everyday life, the engine response can be a bit rough, and the engine behavior is unstable at low speeds. Additionally, the engine noise varies significantly depending on the speed and position of the flap. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2021 has a polarizing appearance, a small TFT screen, a somewhat indirect feeling of the front wheel, and cruise control is only available in the SP variant.