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It's not uncommon for some bike makers to release special editions of their motorcycles, but it kind of is uncommon for them to pair these special bikes with matching apparel and lifestyle items. But that's exactly what the Italians from Ducati did this week with the Streetfighter V4 Supreme.
For no apparent reason, the bike maker decided to gift the world with a limited-edition motorcycle that is accompanied by all the required gear a rider would need in their travels, but also in their spare time.
For the collection, the company worked with New York-based clothing brand Supreme and Italian bike designer Aldo Drudi. What resulted is pretty exciting, if you ask me.
We'll start with the bike, of course, which, mechanically speaking, remains the same-old Streetfighter V4 we know and love. That means its MotoGP-derived frame holds in its embrace an equally impressive engine, the mighty Desmosedici Stradale. The unit is 1,103cc in displacement and pumps out no less than 208 horsepower and 123 Nm of torque.
But whereas mechanically the ride remains the same in terms of technical capabilities, not the same can be said about its visual appearance. It is here where Aldo Drudi's colors can be seen, shaping the colors of Supreme.
What makes this Streetfighter special is its color scheme in white and red, meant to be reminiscent of the clothing brand. The two colors chase one another from end to end, alternatively taking over distinct parts of the motorcycle.
The idea behind the livery was to mimic on the motorcycle the underground Supreme style, making the ride, according to Ducati, something akin to a work of pop art. So much so, in fact, that the special styling is not limited to the bodywork, but can also be seen on the Brembo front calipers, the wheels, and the convertible single seat section at the rear.
The bike is filled with unique features, like the specially designed sports grips, special graphics, and the progressive number of the bike in the production run (we'll get to that in a bit). Even the dashboard animation at startup has been designed to be unique.
I said earlier that the bike is offered with accompanying apparel, and we're talking about technical apparel. In a nutshell, that means a matching racing suit and jacket made by Dainese, an Arai helmet, and Spidi gloves.
On the lifestyle level, the Streetfighter V4 Supreme is accompanied onto the market by Supreme- made items of clothing, like track and hooded work jackets, soccer jerseys, track pants, T-shirts, and, of course, hats.
Despite being presented as a package (bike, technical apparel, clothes), these things will be available for purchase separately, from their respective makers.
In the case of the motorcycle, Ducati says we're talking about a very limited series that will be available on the market for a very short period of time. No other specifics were provided, so it's unclear exactly what that means.
Those who will go for a Ducati Streetfighter V4 Supreme will receive the motorcycle inside a wooden crate, naturally, but one of the unique variety, with all the proper markings. Inside, alongside the bike, the Italians will ship a dedicated box that holds an accessory kit.
What's in this box? Well, think of a certificate of authenticity, a dedicated motorcycle cover, and "all the components to transform the motorcycle into a two-seater configuration."
Ducati does not say how much the Streetfighter V4 Supreme is worth.
For the collection, the company worked with New York-based clothing brand Supreme and Italian bike designer Aldo Drudi. What resulted is pretty exciting, if you ask me.
We'll start with the bike, of course, which, mechanically speaking, remains the same-old Streetfighter V4 we know and love. That means its MotoGP-derived frame holds in its embrace an equally impressive engine, the mighty Desmosedici Stradale. The unit is 1,103cc in displacement and pumps out no less than 208 horsepower and 123 Nm of torque.
But whereas mechanically the ride remains the same in terms of technical capabilities, not the same can be said about its visual appearance. It is here where Aldo Drudi's colors can be seen, shaping the colors of Supreme.
What makes this Streetfighter special is its color scheme in white and red, meant to be reminiscent of the clothing brand. The two colors chase one another from end to end, alternatively taking over distinct parts of the motorcycle.
The idea behind the livery was to mimic on the motorcycle the underground Supreme style, making the ride, according to Ducati, something akin to a work of pop art. So much so, in fact, that the special styling is not limited to the bodywork, but can also be seen on the Brembo front calipers, the wheels, and the convertible single seat section at the rear.
The bike is filled with unique features, like the specially designed sports grips, special graphics, and the progressive number of the bike in the production run (we'll get to that in a bit). Even the dashboard animation at startup has been designed to be unique.
I said earlier that the bike is offered with accompanying apparel, and we're talking about technical apparel. In a nutshell, that means a matching racing suit and jacket made by Dainese, an Arai helmet, and Spidi gloves.
On the lifestyle level, the Streetfighter V4 Supreme is accompanied onto the market by Supreme- made items of clothing, like track and hooded work jackets, soccer jerseys, track pants, T-shirts, and, of course, hats.
Despite being presented as a package (bike, technical apparel, clothes), these things will be available for purchase separately, from their respective makers.
In the case of the motorcycle, Ducati says we're talking about a very limited series that will be available on the market for a very short period of time. No other specifics were provided, so it's unclear exactly what that means.
Those who will go for a Ducati Streetfighter V4 Supreme will receive the motorcycle inside a wooden crate, naturally, but one of the unique variety, with all the proper markings. Inside, alongside the bike, the Italians will ship a dedicated box that holds an accessory kit.
What's in this box? Well, think of a certificate of authenticity, a dedicated motorcycle cover, and "all the components to transform the motorcycle into a two-seater configuration."
Ducati does not say how much the Streetfighter V4 Supreme is worth.
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