2012 Ducati Diavel

Details

Introduction

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,” explains the team at Ducati Design responsible for the project. “With the front wheel kept close to the Diavel’s body and using the short tail of a sport bike, we were able to blend this muscular design with a chassis that matched.”

Vehicle Type

Road Bike

Bike Type

Road

Series

Diavel

Configuration

1198.4cc, 4-stroke, Liquid cooled, 4-Valve, Desmodromic, L-Twin, 2-cyl

LAMS Approved

No

Colours

Red or Diamond Black

Country of Origin

ITALY

Vehicle Class

Cruiser (901 - 1200cc)

Engine

Engine Description

1198

Generic Engine Config

L

Engine Config

L-Twin

Engine Type

Piston

Engine Stroke

4

Bore

106.0

Stroke

67.9

Cam Type

Desmodromic

Cylinders

2

Compression Ratio

11.5:1

Induction System

Aspirated

Carburettor

Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies; RbW

Cooling

Liquid

Lubrication

Wet Sump

Exhaust Config

2:1:2

Exhaust Description

Lightweight , Catalytic converter, lambda probes, Twin aluminium mufflers

Maximum Power

119.0

Maximum Power RPM

9500

Maximum Torque

127.50

Maximum Torque RPM

8000

Start

Starter

Electric

Electrics

Engine Voltage

12

Charging Method

Engine

Fuel & Emissions

Fuel Type

Petrol

Recommended RON

95

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.0

Emission Standard

Euro 3

Transmission

Primary Drive

Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1

Generic Drive Type

Chain

Final Drive Ratio

15:43

Generic Gear Type

Manual

Gear Number

6

Gear Change Method

Left foot lever

Clutch Type

Light action, wet, multiplate, hydraulic control. Slipper action on over-run

Chassis & Suspension

Frame Material

Tubular steel

Frame Design

Trellis

Rake (Caster Angle)

28.00

Trail

130.0

Side Stand

Permantly locked

Front Suspension

50mm Marzocchi upside down fork; Fully adjustable

Front Suspension Travel

120.0

Rear Suspension

Progressive linkage; fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm

Swingarm Type

Single Sided

Swingarm Description

Aluminium

Brakes

Front Brake Description

Twin semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc calipers, ABS

Front Brake Caliper(s)

Four Piston

Front Brake Diameter

320.0

Rear Brake Description

Single disc, Floating caliper, ABS

Rear Brake Caliper(s)

Double Piston

Rear Brake Diameter

265.0

ABS

Standard

Linked Braking System

Not Available

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type

Marchesini rims; 14-Spoke, light alloy,

Wheel Size Front

3.50 x 17"

Wheel Size Rear

8.00 x 17"

Rear Tyre

240/45-ZR17" Pirelli Diablo Rosso II

Front Tyre

120/70-ZR17" Pirelli Diablo Rosso II

Dimensions & Weights

Length

2257

Height

1192

Wheelbase

1590

Wet / Operational Weight

239.00

Seat Height

770

Seating Capacity

2

Warranty & Servicing

Warranty KMs

Unlimited

Warranty in Months from First Registration

24 Months (2 years)

Roadside Assistance

24 Months (2 Years)

Safety & Security

Side Stand Start Inhibitor

Standard

Lock Type

Ignition/Steering

Convenience

Seating Position

Forward

Ride By Wire

Standard

Saddlebags/Panniers

Optional

System

Import Percent

100