Single
265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calliper
ABS
BOSCH cornering ABS as standard equipment
Front Wheel
Forged aluminum, 3.50 x 17
Rear Wheel
Forged aluminum,
8.00 x 17
Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III
Rear Tyre
240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III
Rake
30°
Trail
130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheelbase
1615 mm / 63.6 in
Seat Height
755 mm / 29.7 in
Dry Weight
221 kg / 487 lbs
Wet Weight
247 kg / 544 lbs
Fuel Capacity
18 Litres / 4.75 US gal
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From a press release issued by Ducati:
Ducati presents the limited and numbered XDiavel Nera edition: "Elegance.
Unlimited."
- Made in Italy design and craftsmanship combine with technology and
innovation in a motorcycle made by Ducati in partnership with Poltrona Frau's
Interiors in Motion Business Unit
- The XDiavel Nera will be produced in a limited-edition numbered series of
500 units: it is characterized by the elegant "Black on Black" livery and by a
special customizable saddle made of Pelle Frau®
- The possibility to choose between five different colours for the saddle and
the delivery of a key ring and a matching document holder enrich the personality
of a motorcycle that makes individualization a distinctive feature
- The XDiavel is Ducati's techno-cruiser that expresses the power of
opposites, combining the relaxed pace typical of the cruiser world with the
sporty ride and thrilling performance of Ducati
The partnership between two brand ambassadors of Made in Italy in the world
like Ducati and Poltrona Frau has led to the creation of a fascinating project:
the Ducati XDiavel Nera. The bike was presented to the public in the seventh
episode of the Ducati World Première web series (direct link to the video here).
The XDiavel Nera project comes to life from the values shared by the two
companies: the passion for design, craftsmanship tradition, the use of
cutting-edge technologies and an aptitude for innovation. The result is a
motorcycle that is unique in its character and aesthetics, which communicate
Italian design, and it will be produced in a numbered edition limited to 500
units.
Andrea Ferraresi, Director of the Centro Stile Ducati: "The XDiavel Nera
project was born from the encounter between two Italian excellences. Ducati and
Poltrona Frau are two brands with a unique history, they share a passion for
beauty and well-made objects, they are strongly Italian and make craftsmanship a
distinctive element, always supporting it with sophisticated technological
solutions and the use of high-quality materials. The XDiavel Nera perfectly
summarizes the values that unite Ducati and Poltrona Frau. It is a unique
motorcycle with an unmistakable identity, a splendid expression of the
excellence of Made in Italy ".
Poltrona Frau is a leading company in high-end furniture and an ambassador of
Italian excellence all over the world. The collaboration with Ducati, introduced
with the Ducati Scrambler Club Italia project, benefits from the experience
gained over the years by the Interiors in Motion area of Poltrona Frau. The
Interiors in Motion Business Unit specializes in the creation, construction and
supply of distinctive leather interiors in the premium automotive, aviation,
rail transport and offshore navigation sectors.
Giovanni Maiolo, Poltrona Frau Interiors in Motion Business Unit Director:
"There is great satisfaction for the work done together with Ducati on the
XDiavel Nera. We are proud to be part of this 100% Italian project that has
fascinated us from the very beginning and has given us the opportunity to once
again demonstrate our know-how and our ability to design in co-design projects
by combining innovation and craftsmanship."
The new XDiavel Nera is characterized by the “Black on Black” livery in which
gloss and matt black portions alternate. This livery makes the XDiavel even
sportier and is also reflected in a dedicated jet helmet, which owners of
XDiavel Nera can order together with the bike. The bike is also enriched by some
style details that enhance its aesthetics, such as the brake calipers and engine
head covers in Ducati Red colour and the lightened and fully machined forged
rims, painted in gloss black.
The most recognizable part of the XDiavel Nera is the special seat made of
Pelle Frau®: a soft natural leather saddled by hand, the result of years of
research by Poltrona Frau. It is available in five different colours (Siam Red,
Steel Blue, Cemento, India and Selva) and is customized with a series of "X"
engraved through a sophisticated laser process, which recall the name of the
bike.
Ducati XDiavel is a motorcycle with a strong personality that focuses heavily
on the concept of individualization. In this project, the possibility of
customization is expressed through the choice of preferred colour for the seat,
to which are added a wider comfort saddle and a backrest, also in Pelle Frau®
leather, suitable for travelling in two without sacrificing style.
The 500 Ducatisti enthusiasts who order XDiavel Nera will also receive an
exclusive key ring and document holder made of Pelle Frau® leather in the
matching colour to the one chosen for the saddle.
XDiavel is the result of a crossover between two apparently different and
distant universes. On the one hand, the relaxed pace at low speed typical of the
Cruiser world and on the other the sporty riding and exciting performance of
Ducati. The perfect expression of this mix is given by the characteristics of
the Testastretta DVT 1262 engine which, in combination with the final belt
drive, ensures smooth delivery at low revs and a full curve up to the highest
revs. The Testastretta DVT 1262, clearly visible in the centre of the bike, in
Euro5 configuration delivers a maximum power output of 160 hp at 9,500 rpm and a
maximum torque of 13.0 kgm at 5,000 rpm.
The chassis of the bike, the reduced height from the ground of the saddle
(755 mm) and the forward position of the footpegs are designed to offer great
riding ease and comfort when travelling at low speed in complete relaxation and,
at the same time, maximum fun in sporty riding. The combination of the tubular
steel trellis frame, the front and rear suspension and the chassis dimensions
allows agility and controllability of the front axle, guaranteeing surprising
handling.
XDiavel Nera is equipped at the rear with a 240 mm wide tyre mounted on a rim
with an 8” channel that makes the bike easily recognizable from any angle,
becoming a highly distinctive style element. The particular profile of the tyre
also allows a maximum lean angle of 40°, an unthinkable value for a motorcycle
of this type. The braking system is powerful and modular and is equipped, like
the whole Ducati range, with ABS Cornering. At the front it features Brembo
monobloc M50 calipers and two 320 mm discs, while at the rear we can find a
single 265 mm disc.
The lighting system is full-LED with a DRL daytime running light system on
the front that is easily recognizable and of great visual impact. XDiavel Nera
is equipped with Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) which, by dynamically
measuring the roll and pitch angles as well as the speed of the relative set-up
variations, provides the information to ABS Cornering. This system, together
with Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Riding Modes, Cruise Control and Ducati
Power Launch (DPL), make the XDiavel Nera a technologically advanced,
high-performance and safe motorcycle. The electronic equipment is completed by
the two-level dashboard with colour animation TFT screen and dedicated key-on,
in addition to the hands-free system, to be able to use the motorcycle with the
key in your pocket or bag.
The individualization of the XDiavel also includes completely customizable
ergonomics thanks to the adjustable footpegs in three positions, or through the
choice of Ducati Performance accessories that best suit your needs, including
handlebars of different shapes and rearward footpegs compared to the standard or
centrally located ones.
The XDiavel Nera can already be ordered with the seat in the preferred colour
and will be available in dealerships in the Ducati network starting from March
2022. It fits into the Ducati XDiavel range alongside the essential XDiavel Dark
and the sporty XDiavel S.
Any corrections or more information on these motorcycles will be kindly appreciated.