Ducati partnered with Poltrona Frau to create an XDiavel that brings together two of these things Italy Famous for: speed and luxury. Limited to 500 units globally, the XDiavel Nera edition stands out with a level of luxury rarely seen in the two-wheeler segment.
Starting with XDiavel makes sense: It’s attached to the classy end of the motorcycle spectrum. And, while Poltrona Frau is better known for making furniture than supplying upholstery for a motorcycle manufacturer, it runs a division called Interiors in Motion that works on projects. two and four wheels (other than boats, trains and planes); Ferrari offers Lancia Thema 8.32, Volkswagen Phaetonand limited edition Alfa Romeo 8C is one of the cars that already has a Poltrona Frau interior.
There is a much smaller surface to wrap on XDiavel than on Phaeton, so Poltrona Frau focuses on the seat. Handmade, it comes in five different varieties color called Siam Red, Steel Blue, Cemento, India and Selva and it features laser engraved X logos. Buyers will be asked to choose whether they want a standard seat, a wider, more comfort-oriented seat or a backrest to carry passengers.
Seat aside, Nera stands out from other members of the XDiavel series with two-tone gloss black and matte black and Ducati Red accents on the top. brake calipers and valve caps. Polished black machined wheels add a finishing touch to the low profile design.
Power comes from a 1.3-liter, 90-degree V-twin, tuned to make 152 horsepower at 9,500 rpm and 93 pound-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm. . Brembo brakes on both wheels, an adjustable suspension and cruise control are on the standard equipment list.
Ducati dealers have already started taking orders for the XDiavel Nera and deliveries are expected to begin in March 2022. Prices start at $29,795 before taxes and destination. In comparison, the XDiavel Dark is priced at $20,895, and the XDiavel S has a base price of $25,595 in total. Nera buyers will receive a version-specific keychain and a document compartment made of the same fabric as the saddle.
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