The Ducati Diavel is a new concept for Ducati. This bike has been drawn from a blank sheet and is a step into a new sector of the Motorcycle market for Ducati....................Or is it??

"Phenomenal" - Kevin Ash 07/02/2011
"I'm simply blown away!" - MCN 07/02/2011

As with the Ducati Multistrada, the heart of this beast is closely derived from the 1198 Superbike engine. The use of a powerful 1198 L-Twin engine mounted in an all new slim, lightweight chassis that has been built to cope with a mulitude of demands. A series of different ignition and fueling maps for different ridestyles available at the flick of a switch (whilst riding). Each of the modes also affects how traction control reacts.

The Ducati Diavel Ride Modes
3 modes adjusting Traction control and levels of power, at the flick of a switch (or rider settings can be applied).

What are the 3 available modes ?

Sport Mode
162 horsepower on tap and an incredible torque delivery from the new testastretta 11 degree L-twin engine are combined with a slight reduction in the Ducati traction control intervention to lower level for expert riders who's comfort zone is closer to the limit.

Touring Mode
Still producing 162 horsepower yet with power characteristics altered to a touring configuration with much smoother torque delivery - but the Ducati Diavel is ready to respond when needed. Safety is enhanced further with the most advanced ABS technology on a road bike. The Ducati traction control is set to an medium level (intermediate intervention), specifically intended for a stable and relaxing ride.

Urban Mode
Selecting the urban riding mode on the Ducati Diavel instantly changes the power to 100 horsepower and the traction control level is set to a higher level providing high system intervention so that the rider can enjoy enhanced safety even in the most chaotic of stop start traffic. Perfect for navigating the urban jungle 365 days of the year.

All derivatives of the Ducati Diavel utilise a keyless ignition system that allows the bike to be started as long as the rider has on his person the remote transponder that initialises the ignition when within a 2 metre range of the machine.

Ducati know that cost per mile is also a big factor in our decision making process, doubling the mileage between valve clearance inspection has been made possible with the introduction of a new valve seat material combined with improved combustion efficiency and temperature management designed into the Ducati Diavel 's new Testastretta 11° engine.  

So called because of its minimised 11° of ‘valve overlap’ - the interval of crankshaft rotation during which both the intake and exhaust valves are open at the same time - the new Desmodromic power plant not only transforms the world championship-winning 1198 configuration into a super-smooth 162hp motor, but also improves fuel efficiency, emissions and cost of scheduled maintenance.

First revealed at the Milan International Motorcycle Show in November 2010, the Ducati Diavel combines innovative design and unprecedented technology to unleash a muscle bike that is customisable, offering differing riding experiences separated by just one click of a button.  

That's enough about the technology. Now take a look at the design. The clean lines, the individual concept, the 240 section rear tyre, the huge exhaust manifolds all blended together to make a machine that oozes muscle.

The rear seat cover removes to find a pillion seat below which there are neatly folded away a pair of slender pillion footrests. Lift the seat on its hinge, press a button and out comes the grab rail for passenger security. All carefully thought out so as not to diminish from the small and minimalistic rear end of the Ducati Diavel.

The Ducati Diavel Model Variants

There are 2 models:- Standard and Carbon (The Carbon is also available with Red painted highlighting)

The carbon derivative has carbon bodywork and diferent lighter weight wheels.

A Special Edition "AMG" version is available as a special order for production in April 2012. This has special AMG wheels, AMG exhausts, the cam shafts are dialed in by one of three specific technicians who's name is then engraved on the engine casing. The distinctive white frame and white detailing on the carbon sets it apart. This is a one off opportunity to step into the history of the future. Place your special order now to be assured of a place in the waiting list. There will be those that wished they had.

For 2012 we see the introduction of the Ducati Diavel Chromo which has a polished headlamp cowl, chroming on tank cover and a special seat for this model amongst other finer detail changes.