![]() The new carbon rims, 3 lb lighter than those of the Streetfighter V4 S, significantly reduce the moment of inertia and contribute to an overall weight saving of 6.6 lb. Marked with the legendary “SP” (which stands for Sport Production), and kitted out with “Winter Test” livery. But wait there is more! Ducati could never stop when there is more insanity available, welcomed the V4SP to the lineup in 2022. Weighing 5 lbs less than the V4, it also comes with electronically adjustable suspension to handle any fight it needs to. ![]() The V4S is an even more stripped-down and unapologetic pugilist. They mean it, and the motorcycle shows it. Ducati themselves call this the "Ego Booster" design concept, without any comedic irony at all. The biplane wings on the sides of the radiator cover are there to provide stability at high speed but also add to the shoulders of the bike, giving it a fighting stance that promises to smack other bikes around the head with its growling exhaust and powerful looks. The look of the front end was influenced by The Joker from DC Comics, with a grinning LED daytime running light over the pair of full headlights. Based on the supersport Panigale V4 models, they are stripped down, lightened, and powerful sledgehammers designed to rule the streets. The 2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4 models are unapologetic about what they are. From V4S to SP2, you get carbon fibre rims, Brembo Stylema R® brake calipers, MCS radial master cylinder, dry clutch, 520 chain, billet footpegs and a specific kit for track use, and again a few more kilos of weight savings. From V4 to V4S, the improvements involve all areas, aerodynamics, ergonomics, engine, chassis and electronics and a few kilos weight savings. ![]() The power output of all models is the same, where they differ is with the level of high-end kit you choose to go with on the quest to shave tenths of a second off, around the track. Much like the Streetfighter, Ducati introduced the Panigale V4 SP2 in 2022. The result is a motorcycle that not so much carves corners as much as slices them, powers down straights with a howling exhaust note, and can stop mightily with race-derived brakes. Ducati worked closely with their in-house racing team, Ducati Corse, to tune, tweak, and fiddle with the bike until it met every target they had. With the trademarked Desmosedici V4 engine, both the V4 and V4S extract 210 HP from the 1,103 cc mill. The 2023 Ducati V4 and V4S are the primary models of the Ducati supersport line. Try not to pass out when you see the price tag, remember you need to pay to play at the top level. Returning for 2023 is the M 1000 RR, which includes all the goodies from the M Sport package, but also adds a new, far more aggressive ECU, and weight savings in the range of about 20 lbs over the already lightweight S1000RR by use of titanium components and a much lighter exhaust system. You can also option an M Sport package, which replaces some bodywork with carbon fiber, as well as gives the bike a more aggressive suspension setup. This is evidenced by the fact that the wing mirrors come off with about a grand total of 5 minutes' work, leaving behind a smooth track missile that's meant to be leaned over to obscene angles in the corners. A very aggressive seating position high and rearwards gives the bike excellent sports handling characteristics, and as BMW themselves say, it's meant more for the track than the road. Its 205 HP, 999cc inline 4 engine is packed with the level of technology you would expect from the German company, including variable cams and titanium valves. The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR is BMW's top-of-the-range supersport. To the list! Who gives us more than 200 ponies for 2023? Did I say 200? Tuned Hayabusas easily get to 300 if you have a fat wallet. Just keep in mind it has been built for tuners to get freaky with and 200 HP is hiding in there with just a little aftermarket fun. I was already fully making space on the list for it, but it specs out at 190 HP from the factory. Honestly, I think they are looking for ways to add more R’s to the fairing, and though it is well rumored to be coming, there is nothing to share yet. Currently, Honda has no formal release of the CBR1000RR-R and/or SP in 2023. In an attempt to dodge the need for a flame suit from the comment section I will highlight a couple of notable bikes that are not on the list which some may think belong. Well, power corrupts and more power corrupts absolutely, and a 200 hp or more motorcycle is now attainable for most riders. 200 horsepower for production motorcycles is much like 200 mph was for automobiles, always possible but few chased after it.
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