Ducati Diavel V4
The much-anticipated V4 version of Ducati’s successful road bike Diavel officially broke cover tonight and Ducati confirmed they’ll be using a GranTurismo version of the V4 I’ve been enamored with while I was alive. . reviewed the latest V4 S Multistrada.
Some might say ‘oh why not give me the 200 hp of the Panigale’, but only someone who hasn’t enjoyed the 168 hp of the 1158 cc GranTurismo engine can say so. For the street, this motor is epic and absolutely the best choice for this application.
12.8 kgm (126 Nm, 93 lb ft) @ 7,500 rpm
The loud, smooth growl is everywhere with 126 Nm of peak torque at 7500 rpm, but it has big torque everywhere, before tugging hard to a paltry 168 hp. statue at 10,750 rpm. In my eyes, it is the most impressive engine in mass production today. Likewise, the up-and-down quickshifter is the best I’ve used.
With valve clearance checks required at 60,000 km intervals, it ‘must’ also be relatively affordable to service.
Valve clearance only needs to be checked every 60,000 km
While stationary or at low speeds around the city, the rear cylinders shut down to reduce the amount of heat transferred to the driver.
The V-Four Diavel is said to reach 211 kg dry and 236 kg with the 20 liter tank full and ready to drive, 10 kg lighter than the V-Twin Diavel 1260 S. And about 70 kg lighter than the V-Twin Diavel 1260 S. Harley-Davidson’s extremely popular Breakout.
The Diavel rides on large 240/45 rear tires so it never handles like a traditional Ducati, but it’s not designed to do so. I know from experience that you can buy a pretty good Diavel, with just a little body English and a different approach to doing so.
The suspension is solid to spec with fully adjustable 50mm fork and shock absorbers and stops as good as it gets, a pair of 330mm front axles clamped by four Brembo Stylema brake calipers powerful yet beautiful pistons through a master cylinder radial disc.
Brembo Stylema monobloc 4-piston radial brake calipers
While the Diavel has always offered more rear suspension travel than traditional cruiser-style bikes, the Diavel V4 has 15mm longer travel, now 145mm more room. That certainly helps stock comfort on pothole-filled Aussie roads.
Likewise, the electronics kit is as good as it gets. The Diavel V4 offers three Power Modes and four Drive Modes: Sport, Trail, Urban and the new Wet, designed for low-traction surfaces. The Driving Modes allow the driver to adjust the engine delivery and the intervention of the driver assistance systems (Ducati Traction Control in Cornering, Cornering ABS and Ducati Wheel Control) according to the situation and preferences of the driver.
Cruise control makes highway cruising more comfortable, while Launch Control offers scorching starts while the aforementioned Ducati two-way quick-shifter comes standard.
The driver can manage all the electronic systems through the backlit control on the steering wheel and the new 5-inch color TFT instrument panel, which also offers Bluetooth connectivity to pair a smartphone and use it. for calls, text messages and music, or use the Turn-by – rotating navigation system (available as an accessory) through the Ducati Link App. All of this works well and is more intuitive than many other systems.
Seat height is low at 790 mm and Ducati claims that the pins and high bars are located 20 mm closer to the rider than on the 1260, giving the rider more control. In some of the images here, I can tell that the riding stance looks a bit more natural on this new model.
They’ve done a bit more than just polish that set the new standard V4 in Diavel frames and clothing and I can’t wait to sample the results. In theory, it’s actually very promising, for anyone with a taste for this motorcycle style.
Ducati Diavel V4 to Australia starting April 2023, priced from 41,100 USD Ride Away.
Specifications Ducati Diavel V4
- Engine – GranTurismo’s Twin Pulse, V4, 90 degree firing counter crank
- Capacity – 1158 cc
- Diameter x stroke – 83 x 53.5 mm
- Compression Ratio – 14.0: 1
- Power – 168 hp (124 kW) at 10,750 rpm
- Torque – 126 Nm (93 lb-ft) at 7500 rpm
- Induction – 46 mm elliptical throttle body, wire driven
- Exhaust system – Stainless steel silencer, 4 exhaust pipes, 2 ducts, 4 lambda . probes
- Powertrain – Six-speed with Ducati up-and-down Quick-Shift
- Clutch – Multi-plate wet hydraulic slipper
- Final Drive – Chain 16/43
- Rim – Cast Alloy, 3.5 × 17″ (F), 8 × 17″ (R)
- Tires – 120 / 70-17 (F), 240 / 45-17 (R)
- Frame – Solid aluminum
- Front brake – 330 mm, Brembo Stylema four-piston caliper, radial master cylinder
- Rear brake – 265 mm disc, two-piston Brembo brake calipers
- Dry weight – 211 kg (465 lb)
- Weight restriction – 236 kg (520 lb)
- Saddle height – 790 mm (31.3 inches)
- Wheelbase – 1593 mm (62.7 in)
- Rake – 26 degrees
- Trail – 112 mm
- Fuel capacity – 20 liters
- Warranty – 24 months, unlimited kilometers
- Routine minor maintenance – 15,000 km / 24 months
- Valve distance – 60,000 km
- ETA – April 2023
- RRP – From $41,100 Ride Away
