Ducati has unveiled the new Diavel V4. The biggest change to the power cruiser’s design is, as the name implies, Bologna’s V4 Granturismo motor. Ducati has made significant styling and chassis modifications to the Diavel for 2023. Let’s see what they are.
Ducati Diavel v4: Design and features
The new V4 is a Diavel in terms of design. The new Diavel V4 still features a muscular tank, large air intakes on each side of the headlamp, a scooped seating position with a narrow tail section, and large rear tyres with huggers. It also has a swingarm with one-sided design. The model has seen some major changes from the Italian manufacturer.
The 2023 Diavel receives a new LED headlight featuring C-shaped LED DRLs. These are two-tone alloys that have a diamond-cut effect. Meanwhile, the rear light now features a series of small LEDs underneath the tail section. This mimics the C-shaped pattern of DRLs up front. To increase the motorcycle’s ‘wow’ factor, Ducati added quad exhaust tips.
The 2023 DucatiDiavel V4 features a 5.0 inch TFT display with Bluetooth and dynamic indicators. It also has launch control, cruise control, launch controller, cruise control, throttle control, wheelie control, cornering ABS, and traction control. Ducati Red and Thrilling black will be the two colors available for the Ducati Diavel V4.
Ducati Diavel v4: Engine Specification
Ducati has replaced the Diavel 1260’s 159hp V-twin engine with the Granturismo V4 motor. This engine powers the Multistrada V4. The 1,158cc liquid-cooled V4 engine produces 168hp at 10,750rpm, and 126Nm torque at 7,500rpm for the new Diavel. The V4 engine has a cylinder activation system that shuts down the rear cylinders when necessary to reduce fuel consumption and heat. A 6-speed gearbox is used to pair the engine with it, which has a bi-directional quickshifter.
| Engine | 1158cc, V4 Granturismo, V4 - 90°, 4 valves per cylinder, counter-rotating crankshaft, Twin Pulse firing order, liquid cooled |
| Power | 168 hp @ 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 126 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Weight | 211 kg |
| Bore x Stroke | 83mm x 53.5mm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Gearbox, Ducati QuickShift (up and down) |
| Clutch | Hydraulic Slipper Clutch |
The Diavel V4 comes with four modes of power and four riding modes: Sport, Urban, Touring, Urban and a new Wet mode. Different settings are used to adjust the bike’s power output, engine response, and intervention levels via the electronic rider aids.
Suspensions And Tyres
| Front Suspension | 50mm USD Forks |
| Rear Suspension | Fully Adjustable Monoshock |
| Tyres | Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 |
| Front Wheels & Tyre | Light Cast Alloy, 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Wheel & Tyre | Light Alloy Cast, 240/45ZR17 |
| Front Brakes | 2x 330mm semi-floating disc, brembo 4 piston calliper |
| Rear Brakes | 265mm, Brembo 2 piston callipers |
Features Of Ducati Diavel V4
- Riding Mode – (Sport, Touring, Urban, and the new Wet)
- Cornering ABS (Level 1, Level 2, And Level 3)
- Ducati Traction Control
- TFT 5-inch Display
- Ducati Wheelie Control
- Ducati Brake Lights
- Ducati Power Launch
- Cruise Control
- Full LED Lights
- 24 Months Warranty
- Colors – Ducati Red and Thrilling black
Ducati Diavel v4: India launch and price
Although Ducati has yet to announce the arrival of the Diavel V4 here, we can expect the updated power cruiser to arrive on our shores soon. It will cost significantly more than the current Diavel 1260 (ex-showroom India), and it will be a lot more expensive.
