The Ducati Diavel has seen a number of significant changes since the electric cruiser was introduced in 2011. The original Diavel used a Testastretta L-twin 1198cc engine, rated at 162 hp. In 2016, Ducati introduced the XDiavel, with its more conventional cruiser styling and ergonomics and the new 1,262cc Testastretta L-twin engine offering lower torque, and in 2019 Ducati released the world’s best Diavel 1260 .
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This year, Ducati is changing the Diavel game again with the introduction of the 2023 Ducati Diavel V4, which features a 1,158cc Granturismo V4 making 168 hp and 93 lb-ft of torque.
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Ducati says the V4 Granturismo is “the ideal engine for a muscular cruiser, capable of combining linear power at lower rpm with powerful torque throughout the entire rev range”, adding that the Diavel The V4 will be available to a wide range of riders, “from sports enthusiasts looking for a more comfortable and stylish bike to those looking to ride in an urban and relaxed setting, to icon lovers racing and performance icon.”
From a visual standpoint, the Diavel V4 continues to offer the traditional yet muscular blend of 2011 bikes. Ducati says the bike is inspired by the look of mechanical bikes. corn and superhero aesthetics, while offering a style reminiscent of “an athlete ready to sprint from the starting blocks, with all the mass concentrated in the front and a agile, elongated tail”.
Ducati Diavel V4 2023 engine
The Granturismo V4 engine is a central element of the Diavel V4’s design. Ducati says this engineering choice also improves performance, dynamics and driving pleasure because the crankshaft rotates in the opposite direction, reducing the gyroscope effect while increasing the vehicle’s agility. . The lightweight and compact V4 Granturismo is derived from Panigale’s Desmosedici Stradale and the Streetfighter V4.
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The V4 Granturismo also features low running costs, with major maintenance over 37,000 miles, and efficiency in fuel consumption and emissions due to the extended cylinder decommissioning system. This feature allows the engine to operate as a two- or four-cylinder by disengaging the rear bank not only when the vehicle is stationary but also when traveling at low engine speeds with reduced engine load.
2023 Ducati Diavel V4 Chassis and Ergonomics
Compared to the Diavel 1260 S, the Diavel V4 2023 has reduced its external weight by 28.6 lb for a total dry weight of 491.6 lb.
The Diavel V4 has a 50mm upside-down fork and a cantilever shock absorber, both of which are fully adjustable. Travel has been increased by 0.6 inches compared to the outgoing model. Supersport-style brakes with 330mm discs and Brembo Stylema brake calipers.
The bike has a wide and low seat (31.1 inches), the center legroom and the high handlebars are 0.78 inches closer than the Diavel 1260, and passengers sit on a spacious, retractable footrest. under the tail and a telescopic grip at the back. bar. With the retractable aspects of the footrest and armrest, the easily installed standard passenger seat allows the Diavel V4 to be converted from a two-seater to a single-seater with minimal effort.
2023 Ducati Diavel V4 Electronics
The Diavel V4 has three operating modes and four driving modes: Sport, Touring, Urban and the new Wet mode, designed for low-traction surfaces. The driver assistance system includes 6-axis IMU, Ducati Traction Control in the cornering version, cornering ABS and Ducati Wheel Control, as well as Cruise Control, Launch Control and Quick Shift. Ducati.
All electronic systems are managed via backlit controls on the steering wheel and a new 5-inch color TFT display, which also offers Bluetooth connectivity to pair your smartphone for calling, text messaging and listening to music. An optional turn-by-turn navigation system is also available.
Other options include a 48-litre semi-rigid case, a passenger backrest and a travel windshield. The billet parts, carbon parts, dry clutch (racing only), forged wheels and red or black brake calipers expand the possibilities of customizing the new Diavel V4. The Diavel V4 2023 will be offered in classic Ducati Red or Thrilling Black colors and will be available at dealers in the US and Canada starting spring 2023.
Pricing will start from an MSRP of $26,695 for the Ducati Red color or $26,995 for the Thrilling Black.
More information is available at Ducati website.
