No one will argue that going to a racetrack for a few sessions of high-speed shenanigans is not a lot of fun. Track day weekends booked fully months in advance are proof of that. Riding a track-capable motorcycle that’s equipped to make riding at your limit easier — and faster — is even more fun. Spoiler alert: Spending six 20-minute sessions aboard the 2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4S at Spain’s Andalucia Circuit is the most fun I’ve had on a racetrack to date.
Admittedly, I was slightly intimidated by the prospect of thrashing a 205-horsepower naked bike around a racetrack I’d never ridden before, even though the folks at Ducati assured me that the updated Streetfighter V4S was designed to be easier to ride than the previous model. Changes include a revised chassis setup and more advanced electronics, the latter focusing on rider aids.
It’s easy to be intimidated by a motorcycle that produces 205 hp
