Ducati Streetfighter (1098, V4, V2).

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2010 to 2022 models.

15owner complaints

3recalls

13%involved a crash, fire or injury

2,850typical miles at complaint

Ducati Streetfighter (1098, V4, V2) years to avoid. The model years with the most complaints filed with NHTSA.

201010 complaints

7 of 10 describe the plastic fuel tank swelling or deforming.

1 reported a crash.

Recall 09V381000 (fuel system, other): The fuel hose may become disconnected from the fuel pump which could result in engine stalling and a fuel leak.
Recall 09V170000 (fuel system, gasoline): These motorcycles may experience fuel leakage from the fuel line at the fuel injector connection.

After 2010, no model year drew more than 1.

Fewest complaints on file: 2011 (1), 2012 (1), 2014 (1). Few complaints is not a clean bill of health, just fewer owners filing.

What each year's complaints describe comes from reading their text. These are counts, not rates: there are no sales figures per motorcycle model year. A complaint is not proof of a defect.

Every year6 model yearsMost complaints: 2010See every year →ProblemsFuel system60% of complaintsfuel system60%engine33%electrical27%See problems →Recalls & safety3 recallsFree fix at any dealerSee recalls & safety →Specs & enginesEvery versionpower, weight, seat height and priceSee specs →

Complaints by model year.

201010

20111

20121

20141

20211

20221

Popular years get more complaints just because more were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect them. There are no U.S. sales figures by motorcycle model year, so these are counts, not rates.

What owners complain about. Share of complaints.

fuel system60%

engine33%

electrical27%

transmission & drivetrain7%

electronic stability control (esc)7%

Recalls 3

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2012
The friction material may detach from the backing plate of the rear brake pads.
Fuel System, Other 2009
The fuel hose may become disconnected from the fuel pump which could result in engine stalling and a fuel leak.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2009
These motorcycles may experience fuel leakage from the fuel line at the fuel injector connection.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific bike's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Specs The maker's claimed figures for a representative year. ~ means approximate.

Ducati Streetfighter (1098, V4, V2)

2009–now

208 hpClaimed crank figure

Engine: 1,103 cc liquid-cooled Desmosedici Stradale V4 (2020+); 1,099 cc L-twin (2009-2013)Panigale V4 family
Torque: 90 lb-ftclaimed
Weight: ~439 lbwet or curb, as the maker quotes it
Seat height: 33.3 in
Price new: $19,995 (2020 V4)base U.S. MSRP before destination, approximate

From the makers' U.S. spec sheets (the EU sheet for horsepower where the U.S. one leaves it out), checked against a sample on Nov 11; years and versions differ.

Filed as: F1098 STREETFIGHTER, F1098 STREETFIGHTER S, STREETFIGHTER, STREETFIGHTER 848, F1098S STREETFIGHTER. Source: NHTSA owner complaints (model years 2000-2026) and recalls. Every motorcycle

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Updated Nov 14, 2026

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