AI Damage2010 Ducati F1098 Streetfighter: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Ducati F1098 Streetfighter filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 63% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 13% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 5 complaints (63% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I was riding my motorcycle, a 2010 ducati streetfighter, when the engine cut out while I was leaned over in a slow turn (10-15mph). The engine stopped completely locking up the rear wheel, and because I was in a turn, it caused the rear wheel to slide, causing me to wreck my motorcycle.
I've had my original fuel tank replaced due to deformation. Now the replacement fuel tank is also deforming.
Fuel tank expansion/deform issue. Horn button is touching when locking the front wheel(turned to full left). Also the key guard is breaking and fuel tank side trim panels are loose from deformed tank.
The composite gas tank has expanded due to an interaction with the fuel. The fuel tank swells and bulges from the frame of the bike. The malformation of the tank causes the steering and suspension to contact the tank while riding and turning. The contact is causing damage to the finish and cracks in the tank.
The gas tank has expanded apparently due to an interaction with the ethanol in the fuel. This causes it to bulge from the frame of the bike. The malformation of the tank causes the handle bars to touch the tank limiting movement, the opening for the key to be obstructed, and the paint and decals to become damaged.
2010 ducati streetfighter fuel tank failure, expansion and bike stopped running while on highway. Almost got rearended when power was lost. Dealer said ethanol gas caused the plastic fuel tank to degrade, expand and fail. Handle bars now hit the tank also.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ducati F1098 Streetfighter?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system. Total complaints: 8.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Ducati F1098 Streetfighter?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Ducati F1098 Streetfighter from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.