Ducati Diavel - www.diavel.ducati.com

The Ducati Diavel is the second cruiser motorcycle from Ducati, after the Indiana of 1986–1990. The 2011 model year Diavel debuted in November 2010 at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan.

The engine is a retuned version of the 1,198.4 cc (73.13 cu in) Testastretta from the 1198 superbike, now called the Testastretta 11° for its 11° valve overlap (reduced from 41°).

Styling for the Diavel was developed in-house, although the project began under the leadership of Ducati's previous design chief, Pierre Terblanche, who commissioned Glynn Kerr, freelance designer and design columnist for Motorcycle Consumer News, to produce the initial concept sketches. In the US, most Diavel buyers appear to be existing riders age 50 and over, with more women than usual attracted to the bike, and some Harley-Davidson owners, especially V-Rod riders, trading for the new Ducati power cruiser.

Technical specification

Engine

Type: Testastretta 11° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, liquid cooled

Displacement: 1198.4cc

Bore x Stroke: 106 x 67.9mm

Compression ratio: 12.5:1

Power: 119 kW (162 hp) @ 9,250 rpm

Torque: 130.5 Nm (96.3 lb-ft) @ 8,000 rpm

The power values indicated above are measured using a chassis dynamometer. Homologated power data, as quoted in the Bike Registration Document, are measured using an engine dynamometer according to the homologation regulation. The two power values may differ because of the different measurement equipments.

Fuel injection: Electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies, fully ride-by-wire controlled

Exhaust: Stainless steel muffler with aluminium tips; catalyzer and 2 lambda probes

Transmission

Gearbox: 6 speed

Primary drive: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1

Ratio: 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25

Final drive: Chain drive; 15 tooth front sprocket, 43 tooth rear sprocket

Clutch: Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

Chassis

Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame

Front suspension: Marzocchi fully adjustable 50 mm usd fork with DLC-treatment

Front wheel: Lightweight alloy, 14-spoke with machined finish 3.50" x 17"

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II

Rear suspension: Fully adjustable rear shock with progressive linkage. Remote spring preload adjustment. Single-sided aluminium swingarm

Rear wheel: Lightweight alloy, 14-spoke with machined finish, 8.00" x 17"

Rear tyre: 240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II

Front wheel travel: 120mm (4.7in)

Rear wheel travel: 120mm (4.7in)

Front brake: 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially attached Brembo Monobloc 4-piston callipers with ABS as standard equipment

Rear brake: 265mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper ABS as standard equipment

Instrumentation: Handlebar mounted instrumentation with LCD display: speed, rpm, time, coolant temp. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, DTC intervention, ABS status, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Tank mounted instrumentation with TFT colour display: gear selected, air temp, battery voltage, trips 1 & 2, fuel reserve trip, average and actual fuel consumption and speed, trip time, scheduled maintenance. Full status and/or management of Riding Modes, DTC, RbW and ABS.

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight: 210kg (463lb)

Weight data refers to the dry weight of the motorcycle without battery, lubricants and coolants for liquid-cooled models.

Wet weight (KERB): 239kg (527lb)

Kerb weights indicate total bike weight with all operating consumable liquids and a fuel tank filled to 90% of capacity (as per EC standard 93/93).

Seat height: 770mm (30.3in)

Wheelbase: 1580mm (62.2in)

Rake: 28°

Trail: 130mm (5.1in)

Fuel tank capacity: 17l - (4.5 US gal)

Number of seats: Dual seat

Equipments

Standard Equipment: Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (ABS + DTC), RbW, Hands-Free, full-LED headlight, front turnsignals with guidelights.

Warranty: 24 months unlimited mileage

Maintenance service intervals: 15.000km (7.500m)/12 Months

Valve clearance check: 18,000m/30.000KM

Emissions and Consumption

Standard Euro: 4

Consumption: CO2 133 g/km - 5,7 l/100 km

Equipments

Standard Equipment: Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (ABS + DTC), RbW, Hands-Free, full-LED headlight, front turnsignals with guidelights.

Warranty

Warranty: 24 months unlimited mileage

Maintenance service intervals: 15.000km (7.500m)/12 Months

Valve clearance check: 18,000m/30.000KM

Emissions and Consumption

Standard: Euro 4

Consumption: CO2 133 g/km - 5,7 l/100 km