The Ducati Diavel Dark motorcycle specifications include a 1198.4 cc (73.13 cu in) engine, power of 159.6 hp (116.5 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210 kg (463 lb).
Key specifications
The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati Diavel Dark compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
About 52% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 85th percentile across Ducati models.
About 37% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 94th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 18th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 68th percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
159.6 hp — more powerful than about 85% of Ducati models with power data.
1,198 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of Ducati models.
770 mm — taller than about 18% of Ducati models.
17 L — larger than about 68% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Ducati average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.
1,590
1,474
8% above average.
770
808
5% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 240/45-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.760 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 760.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 133.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.56:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1198.4 cc (73.13 cu in) |
| Power | 159.6 hp (116.5 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 127.5 Nm (13.0 kgf-m or 94.0 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies with RbW |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43. Primary drive: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84. |
| Clutch | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Marzocchi DLC coated 50mm fully adjustable usd forks |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Rake | 28.0° |
| Trail | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 240/45-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 210 kg (463 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,590 mm (62.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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| Emission details | Euro 3 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7599 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Handlebar mounted instrumentation with LCD display speed, rpm, time, coolant temp. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Dark stealth |
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| Exhaust system | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminium mufflers |
| Factory warranty | 2 years unlimited mileage |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.