Ducati Streetfighter V4 vs Buell 1125CR Cafe Racer (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Streetfighter V4stacks up against the Buell 1125CR Cafe Racer. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Streetfighter V4Buell 1125CR Cafe Racer
Model year20262010
Price$23,995$11,999
Engine1103 cc1126 cc
Horsepower146 hp
Torque111 Nm
Weight191 kg170 kg
Seat height845 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity16.0 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscSingle disc. ZTL2-type brake, 8-piston, 4 pads, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor
TiresPirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 120/70 ZR17 / Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 200/60 ZR17120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati Streetfighter V4 vs Buell 1125CR Cafe Racer — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Streetfighter V4 and the Buell 1125CR Cafe Racer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 brings its published horsepower in a 191 kg package, while the Buell 1125CR Cafe Racer counters with 146 hp at 170 kg. On price, the Buell 1125CR Cafe Racer has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: