Ducati recently launched the Streetfighter V2 in India at Rs 17.25 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It’s now the most affordable Streetfighter model you can buy from the Italian bikemaker’s lineup. However, this list is for you if you are looking for other options in the same price range.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
The first one on the list of alternatives for the Streetfighter V2 is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. It’s priced at Rs 15,99,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is the most affordable liter-class supersports you can buy today in India. Powered by a 999cc inline-four cylinder liquid-cooled motor, the ZX-10R belts out 200.21 bhp and 114.9 Nm. It’s loaded with a bevy of rider aids like traction control, launch control, cornering ABS, riding modes, and more.
Suzuki Hayabusa
Another Japanese supersports you can opt for instead of the Italian offering is the Suzuki Hayabusa. It has been one of India's most popular hypersports bikes since its inception. Retailing at Rs 16,41,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), the Suzuki Hayabusa is powered by a 1,340cc inline-four cylinder liquid-cooled mill with the output rated at 187.3bhp and 150Nm. It gets LED illumination, six-axis IMU, ride-by-wire, ABS, traction control, anti-lift control system, active speed limiter, launch control, and engine brake control.
Ducati Supersport 950S
If you only want to buy a Ducati, the Supersport 950S is also a viable option at Rs 17,39,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). It houses a 937cc engine that develops 108.62 bhp and 93 Nm. It rides on fully-adjustable 48mm Ohlins upside-down front forks and an Ohlins rear mono-shock. Meanwhile, the braking hardware comprises twin 320mm front discs and a single 245mm rear rotor. For the rider aids, the Supersport 950S gets three riding modes (Sport, Touring, and Urban), cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, and a bidirectional quickshifter.
Ducati Multistrada V2S
Another Ducati alternative to the Streetfighter V2S is the Multistrada V2S. It retails at Rs 17,49,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) and packs the same motor as the Streetfighter – 937cc parallel-twin engine developing 111.3 bhp and a 96 Nm. The Multistrada V2S features Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO semi-active suspension system. Its braking hardware comprises twin 320mm front discs with Brembo monobloc calipers at the front and a single 265mm disc at the rear. The safety net includes cornering ABS, traction control system, vehicle hold control, and four riding modes (Sport, Touring, Urban, and Enduro).
Triumph Speed Triple RS 1200
Last but not least, the Triumph Speed Triple RS 1200 has also made it to the list. It costs Rs 17,95,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is the British brand’s flagship naked bike offering. Powering the Speed Triple is the 1160cc inline triple-cylinder engine making 177.5 bhp and 125 Nm. It's mated to a 6-speed gearbox and gets a quick-shifter too. Furthermore, Triumph has equipped it with cornering ABS, a switchable traction control system, five riding modes, wheelie control, and a cruise control system. It rides on USD front forks with a rear monoshock. The braking hardware comprises dual front discs and a single rear disc.
