Ducati Streetfighter 848 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Streetfighter 848 is essentially a naked Ducati 848 Evo, and that's exactly what makes it so compelling used. You're getting a 132hp L-twin that sounds genuinely obscene, handles with proper Italian precision, and turns heads everywhere. For the money these trade for now — typically $7-9k — it's a brilliant entry point into Ducati's naked lineup without the SF1098/1198's eye-watering running costs. That said, go in with eyes open. Desmo service intervals hit every 7,500 miles and dealership bills can hurt — budget $600-900 each time. Check the service history religiously, because a skipped valve service on a previous owner's watch becomes your expensive problem. Wet clutch rattle is normal, but watch for heat soak issues and electronic gremlins on earlier 2012 models. ABS wasn't standard until later, so verify what spec you're looking at. Find a good one with documented history and you've got a genuinely exciting motorcycle that punches well above its price bracket. Skip the service history? Walk away.