THE ALL-NEW DUCATI DIAVEL V4: A MASTERPIECE OF MUSCLE AND PERFORMANCE
The Ducati Diavel V4 is the most technologically advanced muscle cruiser the Italian brand has ever produced, pairing a 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine delivering 168 hp with a sweeping, sculptural design that earned a Red Dot Award Best of the Best in 2024. It is simultaneously a touring machine, an urban predator, and a performance motorcycle that can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds.
The V4 Granturismo Engine: MotoGP DNA in a Muscle Cruiser
Ducati replaced the Diavel's long-running L-twin with the 1,158cc V4 Granturismo, the same engine family that powers the Multistrada V4. The result is an engine that is 11 pounds lighter, 3.3 inches shorter in length, and 3.7 inches shorter in height than the Testastretta V-twin it replaces, yet produces significantly more power. Its counter-rotating crankshaft is derived directly from Ducati's MotoGP programme, helping to neutralize gyroscopic forces for improved cornering agility. According to Cycle World, the Granturismo V4 also delivers a class-leading valve check interval of 60,000 km, making the Diavel V4 genuinely practical for high-mileage riders.
Chassis, Electronics, and the Six-Axis IMU Package
The Diavel V4 rides on a new aluminum monocoque chassis that is both lighter and stiffer than the steel trellis frame it replaces. A 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit controls an advanced electronics suite that includes Ducati Traction Control EVO 2, Cornering ABS, and Ducati Power Launch for drag-race starts. Four riding modes (Sport, Touring, Urban, and Wet) are selectable via the TFT colour dash, allowing the rider to tailor throttle response, traction control intervention, and ABS sensitivity to road conditions. The fully adjustable Sachs suspension front and rear handles the bike's 240-section rear tyre and 62.7-inch wheelbase with confidence. As Ducati's own site details, the seat height of 31.1 inches makes this a muscle cruiser accessible to a wide range of riders.
Customization, Accessories, and Pricing
Ducati offers a full catalogue of optional accessories for the Diavel V4: semi-rigid side cases, ergonomic passenger supports, a touring windscreen, and race-spec components. The bike is available in Ducati Red (starting at $27,195) and Thrilling Black ($27,495). Both colourways are finished with the same sculptural LED headlight cluster and broad, MotoGP-inspired shoulders that make the Diavel V4 instantly recognisable in traffic.
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