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Ducati X Diavel

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Make Model

Ducati XDiavel

Year

2016

Engine

Four stroke, Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing), 90° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, dual spark

Capacity

1262 cc / 77 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 106 x 71.5 mm
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio 13.0:1
Exhaust Stainless steel exhaust and muffler with dual oval exits, Catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes

Induction

BOSCH fuel injection system, Full ride-by-wire system, DEQ 56 oval throttle bodies

Ignition

Electronic
Starting Electric

Max Power

114.7 kW / 156 hp @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque

128.9 Nm / 13.1 kgf-m / 95 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Clutch Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

Transmission 

6-Speed
Final Drive Belt; Front sprocket Z28; Rear sprocket Z80
Primary Drive Straight cut gears, 1,84:1 ratio
Gear Ratios 1st 37:15 / 2nd 30:17 / 3rd 27:20 / 4th 24:22 / 5th 23:24 / 6th 22:25
Frame Tubular steel trellis frame

Front Suspension

Adjustable Ø 50 mm (Ø 1,97 in) usd fork with DLC treatment
Front Wheel Travel 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension

Single shock absorber, Adjustable preload and rebound, Remote reservoir. Single sided swingarm, Cast/trellis frame
Rear Wheel Travel 110 mm / 4.33 in

Front Brakes

2 x 320 mm (12,60 in) Semifloating discs, Radial callipers and radial master cylinder. BOSCH cornering ABS as standard equipment

Rear Brakes

265 mm (10,43 in) Disc, 2-piston floating calliper. BOSCH cornering ABS as standard equipment
ABS BOSCH cornering ABS as standard equipment
Wheels Light alloy, Cast and machined

Front Wheel

3.50 x 17

Rear Wheel

8.00 x 17

Front Tyre

Pirelli Diablo Rosso II, 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre

Pirelli Diablo Rosso II 240/45 ZR17
Rake 30°
Trail 130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheelbase 1615 mm / 63.6 in
Seat Height 755 mm / 29.7 in

Dry Weight

220 kg / 485 lbs

Wet Weight

247 kg / 545 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

18 Litres / 4.75 US gal
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Ducati enters the cruiser world and does so in its very own way, presenting a real cruiser but one that boasts the design, technical content and performance that is typical of Ducati bikes. The XDiavel is “low speed excitement”, where the relaxed low-speed riding is typical of the cruiser world, while the excitement and adrenalin of sports riding is unmistakeably Ducati. The X in XDiavel represents precisely that: Two apparently different, distant worlds that come together in one unique bike, a synthesis in which both are complete, without compromise.

Cruiser Culture, Italian Beauty

The new XDiavel is the meeting of Italian experience and crusier culture,performance that merges with ergonomics. The star is the colour black, and its symbolic meanings, long since used as opposing halves with regard to personality, mystery, strength and elegance.

Ducati entered the Cruiser domain and did so in its own inimitable way, presenting a true Cruiser with all the design, technology and performance one expects from a Ducati thoroughbred. The XDiavel brings together two worlds: the Cruiser world – low speeds, relaxed riding, long journeys and feet forward ergonomics – and the Ducati world, characterised by Italian style, refined engineering and unparalleled performance.

The XDiavel ensures the “low speed excitement” typical of a Cruiser and the adrenaline rush of sports riding that Ducati has made its own. That’s what the X in XDiavel stands for: the merging of two apparently separate, distant worlds on one bike, a superb combination where both are accomplished without compromise.

5,000, 60, 40. Three numbers that sum up the XDiavel concept.
5,000 as in the rpm at which the twin-cylinder engine achieves maximum torque (13.1 kgm). Extremely low revs for a Ducati engine but perfect for a Cruiser. Moreover, at 2,100 rpm the XDiavel power unit already ensures a torque of over 10 kgm, with an extremely flat curve all the way to the rev-limiter. Yet the engine remains a Ducati engine through and through, with a maximum power of 156 hp and thrilling performance across the rev range.

To obtain that performance Ducati engineers pushed the Testastretta engine through its ultimate development phase to create the Ducati Testastretta DVT 1262. Increased engine displacement, together with the DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing) system, results in delivery of full yet fluid torque at low revs, but ensures sports bike performance when the throttle is twisted wide open. Moreover, the design work on the Ducati Testastretta DVT 1262 has been meticulous: for example, relocation of the water pump inside the intra-cylinder V means the cooling system pipes are no longer visible on the left.

60, as in the number of different ergonomic configurations for the rider. The XDiavel provides vast scope for personalisation thanks to 4 different footrest positions, 5 different seats and three different handlebars. Furthermore the passenger has the option to choose between a regular seat and a comfort seat with backrest, both as standard equipment. All this, then, because comfortable riding means full “low speed excitement”.

Lastly, 40, as in the maximum attainable lean angle. The XDiavel is a Ducati and as such ensures dynamic performance and the thrill of a sports bike, but only when you really want to push it to the limit. Frame, suspension, brakes and the chassis set-up have been designed to maximise sports-style riding fun, but without compromising on the comfort and easy handling that are essential when exploring the highways at a more relaxed pace.

The XDiavel is the first Ducati to use belt-type final transmission. A must within the Cruiser world, this system has been developed for the XDiavel by Ducati engineers to ensure reliable, secure transmission of the power provided by the Ducati Testastretta DVT 1262. Belt drive offers the advantages of more silent running, cleanliness, reduced maintenance and the fluid throttle response one wants from a Cruiser.

Design and technology merge again on the Full LED light assemblies, which play a key role in the styling of the XDiavel.
Like all latest-generation Ducati bikes the XDiavel features the Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), which dynamically measures pitch and roll angles plus the speed of relative variations in attitude, thus raising performance and safety standards even further. This system, together with Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Riding Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS , Cruise Control and the innovative Ducati Power Launch (DPL) make the XDiavel a technological gem offering high performance and, above all, safety.
Available also as an S version, the XDiavel features a black-only colour scheme (on the S version the matt black becomes gloss).

The bike also has the innovative DRL (Daytime Running Light) at the front, forks with DLC coating, Brembo M50 front brake callipers, a special seat and parts with machine-finished highlights. These include eye-catching alloy wheels and aluminium engine belt covers, given even greater allure thanks to the gloss black paintwork.