The Ducati Diavel 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
2011-2018Model years
1,198 ccDisplacement
159.6 hpPower
127.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpmTorque
210 kgDry weight
770 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,590 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20112012201320142015201620172018
Year-specific specification changes
The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Final drive
20132014Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43. Primary drive: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84.
Frame
20172018Tubular steel trellis
Front brakes
20132018Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Fuel system
20152017Injection. Elliptical throttle bodies, fully ride-by-wire controlled
2018Injection
Power
2012162 hp (118.2 kW) @ 9,500 rpm
2015162 hp (118.2 kW) @ 9,500 rpm
20162017162 hp (118.2 kW) @ 9,250 rpm
2018152 hp (110.9 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Rear brakes
20132018Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear suspension
20132018Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Remote spring preload adjustment. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Torque
20152017130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm
2018123.0 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm
Clutch
20162018Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control.
Exhaust system
20152016Stainless steel muffler with aluminium tips
2017Stainless steel exhaust and muffler with dual oval exits, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
2018Stainless steel muffler with aluminium tips
Instruments
20132018Handlebar mounted instrumentation with LCD display speed, rpm, time, coolant temp.
Power/weight ratio
20120.7714 hp/kg
201420170.7714 hp/kg
20180.7238 hp/kg
How the Ducati Diavel 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.
Engine power159.6 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp
About 52% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 85th percentile across Ducati models.
Displacement1,198 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc
About 37% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 94th percentile across Ducati models.
Seat height770 mm
Low 755 mmAverage 808 mmHigh 875 mm
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 18th percentile across Ducati models.
Fuel capacity17 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 68th percentile across Ducati models.
This model Ducati database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 1,198 cc • Liquid cooled • 159.6 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,590 mmSeat 770 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 240/45-ZR17 rear
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) |
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 |
Chain (final drive) |
| 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 50mm fully adjustable usd forks |
| Rear suspension |
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Front wheel travel |
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake |
28.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. Brembo callipers, 4-piston with ABS |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. 2-piston floating calliper with ABS |
| 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) |
| Emission details |
Euro 3 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.7599 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments |
Handlebar mounted instrumentation with LCD display: speed, rpm, time, coolant temp. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, DTC intervention, ABS status, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Tank mounted instrumentation with TFT colour display: gear selected, air temp, battery voltage, trips 1 and 2, fuel reserve trip, average and actual fuel consumption and speed, trip time, scheduled maintenance. Full status and/or management of Riding Modes, DTC, RbW and ABS. |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Red/black, Pearl White Silk, Metallic Black |
| Seat |
Dual seat |
| Exhaust system |
Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminium mufflers |
| Factory warranty |
2 years unlimited mileage |
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