Ducati’s Muscle Cruiser Diavel Will get the Multistrada’s V4 Engine

Ducati’s Diavel has all the time been type of an odd duck. To begin with, it’s a cruiser constructed by a producer identified for its wild-ass sports activities bikes, and whereas it’s bought the proportions of a cruiser, it doesn’t trip like one.

The Diavel beforehand got here with a model of the 1,260cc L-Twin engine that noticed responsibility within the Multistrada and even the Panigale, and whereas that mill provided a crap-ton of efficiency, Ducati determined that for the 2023 mannequin yr, it wasn’t sufficient, and because it had a superbly beautiful V4 engine laying round, why not go all-in.

Enter the Diavel V4, which makes use of the V4 engine discovered within the totally stellar Multistrada V4. Whereas there’ll certainly be weirdos who complain concerning the people from Borgo Panigale not utilizing the Streetfighter V4 engine, the V4 Granturismo makes much more sense. First, it’s bought much less energy however extra torque which fits the character of an influence cruiser. It’s additionally going to require much less upkeep and needs to be simpler to maintain on the street, one thing that Diavel-riding Wild Hog dad-types will undoubtedly respect.

Within the Diavel V4, the Granturismo motor produces a spicy 168 hp and 93 ft-lb — that’s 10 hp extra and two lb-ft lower than the 1260 model — which guidelines, however what’s even higher is that the Diavel V4 weighs a claimed 29 lbs lower than the outgoing mannequin. That’s a considerable drop in bike phrases and may completely be noticeable throughout a spirited trip.

Different highlights for the brand new Diavel embody using Brembo Stylema brakes, which you’ll additionally discover on the model’s sportier fare just like the Streetfighter V4 and fully-adjustable suspension consisting of a 50mm fork and cantilever rear shock. Additionally notable is the return of the Diavel’s virtually foolish 240/45 part rear tire, which has all the time contributed considerably to the bike’s aggressive seems to be.

Like all trendy Ducatis, the Diavel V4 has loads of electronics that can assist you maintain the bike’s rubber facet on the street. This contains lean-sensitive traction management, ABS and wheelie management, and 4 trip modes – Sport, Touring, City, and in a primary for the Diavel, a toned-down rain mode known as, appropriately, Moist. As a result of the bike has ride-by-wire throttle management, you get cruise management. Lastly, the Diavel V4 has launch management, so you may present that Dyna-riding nerd from bike night time simply how lengthy a freeway onramp ought to actually take.

The Diavel V4 is about to hit sellers this coming spring with a hefty beginning worth of $26,695 plus vendor charges for the Ducati Purple model or $26,995 plus charges for “Thrilling Black.” There’ll naturally be a boatload of obtainable equipment, too, so good luck getting out of the vendor for beneath $30,000.