In September 2009, our Ducati Streetfighter S was first registered in the United Kingdom. Finished in the instantly recognisable Ducati red, it arrived towards the end of the raw superbike era, just before electronics started to dominate the performance world.
At its core is Ducati’s 1099cc Desmodromic L-twin, derived directly from the 1098 superbike platform. The “S” designation is a very important part of what makes this particular bike so special. From the factory, the Streetfighter S received fully adjustable Öhlins front and rear suspension, lightweight Marchesini forged wheels, and Brembo monobloc callipers gripping twin front discs. It retained the single-sided swingarm and trellis frame architecture of the 1098 superbike, while losing its fairings and gaining upright handlebars.
Early Life
After covering 547 miles, the bike underwent its first service at Hyside Motorcycles in Romford in 2010. The invoice shows oil and filter replacement, but more importantly, it records the installation of a full Termignoni system and a quickshifter. A belly pan was replaced, and the suspension was also set up.
The early addition of a Termignoni system is period-correct and entirely in keeping with ownership culture at the time. These bikes were rarely left standard for long. The Streetfighter’s character responds dramatically to freer breathing and remapping, and this example was configured accordingly from almost new.
By 3,600 miles in 2012, documentation shows a new Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tyre fitted, again consistent with engaged road use rather than static ownership.
Major Service and Mechanical Care
In April 2014, at 7,219 miles, the bike underwent a major service at JHS Racing in Bristol. Importantly, this included a cam belt replacement. On a Testastretta Evoluzione engine, belt history is a high priority for value and mechanical credibility.
The invoice also noted an advisory: a leaking left-hand Öhlins fork seal. However, this was addressed and resolved.
Further evidence shows Ducati OE cam belts purchased in 2019, alongside Öhlins fork seals. The service book records belt completion at 11,717 miles, aligning with Ducati’s time-and-mileage service intervals. The maintenance pattern has been structured rather than reactive.
Timeline Summary
28th September 2009 – First registered (declared new)
2010: 547 miles – First service; Termignoni system fitted; quickshifter installed; suspension set
2012: 3,600 miles – Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tyre fitted
April 2014: 7,219 miles – Major service at JHS Racing; cam belts replaced; fork seal advisory noted
July 2015: ~10k miles – Fork seal replaced at Frasers of Gloucester
2019: Ducati OE cam belts purchased; Öhlins fork seals purchased
11,717 miles: Belt service recorded in service book
29 January 2021: Keeper change recorded
The bike is now with us here at Bridge Classic Cars and shows 12,776 miles on the clock.
You can win our 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S for £5.
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