Ducati Streetfighter V4 vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Ducati Streetfighter V4 and LiveWire S2 Del Mar are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The LiveWire S2 Del Mar undercuts the Ducati Streetfighter V4 by about $7,896, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Ducati Streetfighter V4 leads on power with 214 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickDucati
Ducati Streetfighter V4
LiveWire
LiveWire S2 Del MarThe verdict
The Ducati Streetfighter V4 edges it overall at 9.1/10, but the LiveWire S2 Del Mar wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
84 hp.
Ducati Streetfighter V4
214 hp and 1.06 hp/kg, the strongest here.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Our 7.9/10 at $15,499, the most bike per dollar.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
199 kg with an 775 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Ducati Streetfighter V4
Our top score in this matchup at 9.1/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Ducati Streetfighter V4 vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The Ducati Streetfighter V4 makes the most power at 214 hp and 123 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $15,499.
Which is lighter, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar is the lightest at 199 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
For a new rider we'd point to the LiveWire S2 Del Mar: 84 hp and 199 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
