Ducati Diavel Gets V4 Engine!

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In a move that should surprise exactly nobody, Ducati has powered up its Diavel cruiser with its 1158cc V4 Granturismo engine. The same motor that started its life in the Panigale V4 superbike series and moved on to the Streetfighter lineup is now jammed into this boulevard basher, helping the Diavel live up to its muscle bike reputation.

Not that it really had much trouble with that label before, but now the Diavel has 168 hp on tap, and 93 lb-ft of torque (a slight decrease in torque). The new engine has rear cylinder bank deactivation for low-speed maneuvers and stoplights, to save on fuel and reduce tailpipe emissions. But when you crank on it, this bike has lots of hustle behind the muscle, hitting 100 km/h (62 mph) from 0 in 3.2 seconds. Major engine maintenance intervals (ie, valve clearance inspection/adjustment) are spaced out at a very affordable 37,000-mile (60,000 km) interval. Oil changes come ever 9,300 miles (15,000 km).

You’d hardly know there were passenger accommodations there, when they’re all folded and tucked away. Photo: Ducati

Rear taillight inspired by… uh …. we’re not sure. Photo: Ducati

Full LED DRL/headlight. Photo: Ducati

In addition, Ducati also claims the new Diavel V4 has a 492 lb (223 kg) dry weight, down 29 lb (13 kg) on the previous V-twin model.

There are many other changes from the previous-gen 1260 model. The chassis has morphed, to match the new V4, with aluminum monocoque frame and single-sided swingarm. Ducati once again turned to Brembo for front and rear stoppers (Stylema calipers up front, mated to massive 330 mm discs).

Suspension is fully-adjustable, front and rear, but not self-adjusting. That will come on a later model, no doubt! Ducati included a full electronics package otherwise, with three power delivery modes, four riding modes (Sport, Urban, Touring, Rain), wheelie control and leaning-sensitive ABS and traction control. Each of those riding modes has separate settings programmed in for the bike’s stability systems.

Ducati installed a TFT screen, full LED lighting front and rear, and passenger accomodations that can be neatly hidden for those of you worried about your freewheelin’ image. MSRP is $26,695 in the US, $30,795 in Canada. Expect to see these machines here by spring of 2023. Find more deets at the Ducati website.

 

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