2012 Ducati Streetfighter Wheels, Brakes & Tyres
Streetfighter 848 Brakes
The new Streetfighter 848 uses powerful 4-piston radially-mounted Brembo calipers on dual 320 mm discs at the front and a 2-piston caliper at the rear that acts on a 245 mm disc , thus ensuring efficient, instantly available, awesome braking power.
Streetfighter 848 Wheels
The 10-spoke wheels, 5.5 inches at the rear and 3.5 inches at the front,
made of lightweight black-finished aluminium, help reduce overall bike
weight and also make sure that limitation of unsprung weight (i.e. the
mass of all the components between the suspension and the road surface -
wheels, tyres, brake calipers and discs etc.) is achieved. When these
parts rotate they would, if too heavy, affect the handling
characteristics of the bike on account of the gyroscopic effect
Streetfighter 848 Tyres
The Streetfighter 848 mounts Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tyres, created
using technology developed in the World Superbike Championship. The
front 120/70ZR17 tyre is built with a 0° steel circumferential belt that
ensures maximum performance during both extreme braking and at the
turn-in point, while the new rear 180/60ZR17 tyre has the same aspect
ratio as the tyres used in national and world Supersport competitions.
The rear tyre offers a larger contact surface area than the 180/55,
rendered even more effective by a slick zone at the maximum lean angle.
The higher and slightly wider profile increases rider comfort, while the
larger 'footprint' gives increased traction during acceleration and
improved stability on the straight.
Streetfighter S Monobloc Brakes
The Streetfighter S uses the same powerful Brembo Monobloc caliper racing technology as the Superbike.
Machined from a single piece of alloy, the calipers achieve a higher rigidity and resistance to distortion during extreme braking.
The resulting increase in hydraulic efficiency not only delivers incredible braking power, but also provides an enhanced and precise 'feel' at the brake lever.
The twin Monobloc calipers each have quadruple 34mm pistons that grip huge 330mm discs to help achieve spectacular brake performance.
Streetfighter S Wheels
The Streetfighter S reduces weight even further by using Y-shaped,
5-spoke wheels by Marchesini, forged and then machined in lightweight
aluminium. Again at the rear with a 5.5 inches rim and a 3.5 inch equivalent at the front.
The Streetfighter S wheels are finished in black with red pinstripe.