Make Model |
Ducati Diavel |
Year |
2015 |
Engine |
Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. |
Capacity |
1198.4 |
Bore x Stroke |
106 x 67.9mm |
Compression Ratio |
12.5:1 |
Induction |
Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies with RbW |
Exhaust |
Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminum mufflers |
Ignition |
- |
Starting | Electric |
Clutch | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. |
Max Power |
162 hp 119 kW @ 9200rpm |
Max Torque |
96 lb/ft 127.5 Nm @ 8000rpm |
Transmission |
6 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43 |
Ratio |
1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/17 / 3rd 27/20 / 4th24/22 / 5th 23/24 / 6th 22/25 |
Wheelbase | 1590mm / 62.6in |
Rake | 28° |
Steering angle (total) | 70° |
Frame |
Tubular steel Trellis frame |
Front Suspension |
Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable usd forks, |
Front Wheel Travel | 120mm / 4.72in |
Rear Suspension |
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm, |
Rear Wheel Travel | 120mm / 4.72in |
Front Brakes |
2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo callipers, 4-piston with ABS |
Rear Brakes |
Single 265mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with ABS |
Front Tyre |
120/70 ZR 17 |
Rear Tyre |
240/45 ZR17 |
Wheelbase | 1590 mm / 62.6 in |
Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3in |
Dry-Weight |
210 kg / 463 lb |
Wet-Weight | 239 kg / 527lb |
Fuel Capacity |
17 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
The updated Ducati Diavel is being called a second-generation model, though the power cruiser offers only modest changes for the new model year.
For most riders, the key differences are the addition of the Testastretta 11° DS engine, new exhaust system, and full-LED headlight. These changes come with an additional $1,000 price tag to the “Dark Stealth” base model, and two Diavel Carbon machines (Ducati Red & White Star).
Peak power is the same (162hp) though comes in at 9,250 rpm rather than last year’s 9,500. Like the Dual Spark engine update on the Multistrada, the power range has been broadened, with more power lower in the revs than before. Peak torque is up though, to 96.3 lbs•ft — up from the 94 lbs•ft of last year.
Visually, the big changes are the stock exhaust (tailored to look more like the Ducati Performance Termignoni exhaust), as well as the radiator guards and LED headlight. It’s the headlight element that will catch most people out visually though.