Diavel

Superior Trust and Confidence
The Diavel project was born when Ducati designers applied their wish-list of bike "basic instincts" to a blank canvas. With a "what if?" approach to creating a dream bike, they sketched inspiring shapes which became a lower and longer motorcycle. The challenge of building a muscular silhouette over a pure-bred competition motor had to be met with determination and a delicate touch, and the result is a frontal area that looks like a power athlete on the starting blocks.

The stance of the Diavel is that of readiness, dominance, and confidence bordering on superiority. With lateral radiators adding muscle to its broad "shoulders," which then taper down across the engine and into the belly-fairing with oil cooler, the athlete took shape.

A massive 240 section rear tyre was a perfect example of how Diavel designers used a no-compromise attitude when applying their wish list of features. Ducati's philosophy for innovation has always been to push the boundaries of design in the name of exciting motorcycles.

Breathless in 2,5 seconds
Built to have a commanding presence, though lightweight and agile like all Ducatis. Stunning looks, 162hp and 207kg (456lb) of authentic Ducati performance drives a comfortable sport lifestyle that could only be dreamt of before.

A specially engineered 240 section rear tyre combined with famous Ducati chassis technology serves up mind-blowing handling and lean angles which defy the laws of physics, whether carving through curves on your favourite road or just riding out for a night on the town.

Power and Torque
With its 162hp and colossal 94lb-ft (127.5Nm) of torque, the Diavel Testastretta 11° engine is all about authentic Ducati Desmodromic performance. The revised intake and exhaust ports combined with radical adjustment of the cam timing have enabled Ducati to achieve a fantastic torque curve at low rpm, which remains strong through a wider rev-range. The increase in bottom-end torque is managed by Ducati's Ride-by-Wire (RbW) system to considerably enhance the Diavel's effortless ridability, while ensuring plenty of power remains on tap for high-rpm riding.

2012 SRP OTR £14,495 (subject to change without prior notification), Diavel Cromo £15,295, Diavel Carbon Black £15,995, Diavel Carbon Red £16,495, Diavel AMG £20,495