Ducati Diavel (Ducati Devil) - review of a powerful motorcycle with a sophisticated design

RU-MOTO rating

• Reliability
• Chassis
• Appearance
• Comfort

4.8

Verdict

To sum up this motorcycle, we can say for sure that this is not a motorcycle that will go unnoticed on the road. It was in this model that we managed to combine several different characters inherent in motorcycles, so if you are tired and want to try something that will give you mixed impressions, then it will be the Ducati Diavel.

Ducati Diavel - it is under this terrifying name that the Italian company presented us with its creation, invading new territories of this market.

It should be noted that this is only the second cruiser in the company's history. It’s hard to call it a purebred; in addition to comfort, Diavel has a pronounced sporting character. Therefore, the Ducati team was most afraid of making the motorcycle ordinary and little noticeable in such a large abundance of equipment. And we think the company has succeeded in doing this.

Ducati Diavel motorcycle

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Ducati Diavel: dragster, 2011, 1198 cm³, 162 hp, 210 kg, from 22,900 euros.
Ducati Diavel: dragster, 2011, 1198 cm³, 162 hp, 210 kg, from 22,900 euros.

And for V-Rod and VMAX owners this is a serious reason to reconsider their personal value system. The weight of a cast-iron bridge, the brutality of a tank and the torque of a locomotive are no longer such obvious fetishes even among apologists for driving in a straight line.

“Hello, ambulance? Come urgently, a friend has delirium tremens! What does “what symptoms” mean? Yes, green devils are crawling all over it!” The indignation of the Real Ducatists knew no bounds: they were not given a damn by rolling out a chopper under the iconic brand. Or muscle-bike, which in their eyes is practically the same thing.

You are wrong, brothers. The device does not stand out as muscular or particularly masculine. For all the aggressiveness of the design, there is not a drop of machismo here - but the expression for which Ducati products have been famous for many years is over the edge. Fans of Real Italy will only be offended by the cast-iron bridge (and, to be honest, flaccid) outlines of the “rump.” But there are more than enough designer finds. For example, the license plate bracket on the pendulum: in stock it is strictly at the rear and also serves as a dirt separator, and on request - on the left side, like in natural bobbers. The rear optics, the “ears” on the side of the radiator (depending on the modification, aluminum or carbon), and the passenger footrests, made integral with the brackets and folded together with them, deserve attention.

But the main thing is that this is not a chopper in nature! 162 horsepower per liter - what is that, a cruiser? Is 210, even “dry” kilos, Harley-style? In addition, the ergonomics are closer to “European” (I sat and appreciated: it’s comfortable, like a hand in a glove!) - the authors simply lowered both the footpegs and the steering wheel along with the saddle. Combined with the long wheelbase and low silhouette, this brings to mind the word “dragster”, as indicated by the 240mm rear “slipper”. The Italians claim that this is a completely different 24 centimeters than that of American cruisers. But it’s hard to believe if you look at the photo of the motorcycle, as they say, in action. The characteristic manner of cornering - when the motorcycle almost does not “break”, but the driver himself hangs over - clearly hints that it will be difficult on a winding road with such geometry and such “shoes”.

But on the straights - oh, mom! The power unit - the “11-degree” Testastretta - is borrowed from the Multistrada. It’s just that the camshafts and injection settings are different, which is why the return is slightly less than that of the first versions of superbikes with the “regular” Testastretta. And traction control (this time installed “in the base”, non-switchable, and therefore three-mode: the main Sport, “damped” Touring and “strangled” up to 100 horsepower Urban), coupled with the aforementioned long wheelbase, 28 rake and 240- m “slipper”, as well as Boshev’s new generation ABS, will allow not only an advanced shooter to cope with this devilry... but also an ordinary teapot, with red eyes from decalitres of coffee and a day and a half of sitting at the monitor.

It is these “bikers 2.0”, who “where there is Wi-Fi, there is a homeland”, who are now the most loyal of the masses and the most mass of those loyal to the Ducati brand, and at the same time an extremely solvent buyer. And this buyer (apparently due to the increased density of Wi-Fi there) is most concentrated in America. And give him not a cruiser rib, but also not a sportbike with a hood (for all their declared political correctness, these guys don’t really like the style of African Americans). But a moderately extravagant and extremely charismatic design will be a big draw, as will “user friendliness” and a big name.

And gadget saturation! In addition to the original solutions in the mechanical part, some trinkets in the electrical part are added here. Moreover, the first ones are visible immediately, and if they are not visible, then they are heard immediately after launch (this sound can only be confused with... Hussars, keep quiet: this public does not use buckets, there are cleaners for that - and they have a purely virtual idea of ​​nuts). And the operating mode of the latter is displayed on a full-color monitor located under the main instrument panel. True, this monitor does not have a touchscreen and - oh, horror! — you can’t connect a G5, or an iPhone, or any other brainchild of Steve Jobs there. Against the backdrop of widespread aggregation with the latter’s products from many other companies (from Smart to Kawasaki), this looks... No, not backward. And not even the reluctance to scare away fans of, say, Blackberry. Be proud!

And there is something to be proud of: unlike Jobs’ products, the Ducati upgrade is not only simple and affordable, but is also encouraged by the manufacturer. (For Diavel, only two “direct flows” were invented - and this, I suspect, is just the beginning). Further, the glucose saturation of current Dukas tends to zero and decreases with each model year. And the price differs less and less from the mass market.

In addition, Ducati does not have Chinese copies - and even the Made in China mark on body parts.

Description of the Ducati Diavel motorcycle

The new Ducati Devil has a rigid “birdcage” frame, a 1,198.4 cc water-cooled engine and many more new components and parts that have not previously been used in the construction of motorcycles from this company.

History of creation and manufacturer

The Ducati Diavel 2021 was actually created back in 2010, and was first seen by visitors to the exhibition in Milan. But only now has he begun to conquer his market segment, relying on the innovations brought to it by the designers and engineers of the Ducati company.

Product of Italian masters - Ducati Diavel

Stylish design

First of all, the motorcycle frame began to resemble both a naked bike and a cruiser. The seat is set relatively low, while the footpegs are moved back, which changes the position of the person’s body in the saddle, the fork has received a sharper angle in relation to the frame, and the front wheel has noticeably moved forward.

The rear fender is double - it protects from splashes and carries the bike number, while the upper part seems to be missing altogether.

The turn signals are made in the form of long LED threads, which favorably emphasize the contours of the motorcycle.

Design and safety

The design of the frame and footpegs allows the user to sit in a cruiser riding position, but at the same time, the body is tilted forward, which increases aerodynamic properties. In addition, the steering wheel arches, although high, almost like those of a cruiser, are rotated in such a way that a person’s elbows are pressed to the body, again, for safety reasons.

Dimensions and weight

Ducati motorcycles are not very heavy; the dry weight of the unit is 218 kg. The dimensions are also not striking with anything extraordinary - the length of the wheelbase is 1600 mm, the height from the ground to the saddle is 780 mm

Ducati motorcycles are not very heavy

Streamlining

Streamlining is ensured by plastic flaps that act as air intakes directed towards the engine radiator. The front part of the fairings protects the crankcase from damage. This gives the bike a sporty, aggressive look.

Acceleration and top speed

Ducati Diavel accelerates to 100 km/h in 3 seconds. The maximum speed of the Ducati Diavel is 270 km/h. This once again shows the seriousness of the engineers’ intentions to be first in their class.

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With the debut of the Diavel, the Monster family finally acquired entry-level Ducati status.
Nevertheless, its representatives are also intensively “electrifying”. Thus, the recently released top version of the 1100 Evo (169 kg 100 hp - in the photo) is already “in the base” equipped with ABS and four-mode traction control (although the throttle drive is still cable-operated, and the traction is switchable), and also “brains” with a connector for Data Analyzer. Plus a “wet” clutch, which greatly reduces the effort on the left lever, and with reverse slip. And the updated design allows us to talk about the ongoing alignment of the design of all Ducatis to a common corporate style. With the debut of the Diavel, the Monster family finally acquired entry-level Ducati status. Nevertheless, its representatives are also intensively “electrifying”. Thus, the recently released top version of the 1100 Evo (169 kg 100 hp - in the photo) is already “in the base” equipped with ABS and four-mode traction control (although the throttle drive is still cable-operated, and the traction is switchable), and also “brains” with a connector for Data Analyzer. Plus a “wet” clutch, which greatly reduces the effort on the left lever, and with reverse slip. And the updated design allows us to talk about the ongoing alignment of the design of all Ducatis to a common corporate style.

Technical characteristics of the Ducati Diavel (manufacturer data)

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Basic superbike concept

The main concept of the bike is not only speed, comfort and safety. The main thing is that the design reflects all the achievements in modern electronics. The bike is simply crammed with electronic sensors and devices. Take, for example, functions such as setting control and power modes, DUCATI Wheelie Control, cruise control, 3.5″ color TFT display, LED lighting, DRL daytime running lights, DUCATI DMS Multimedia System and other electronic features. fillings.

Owner reviews

Screenshot 2. Ducati Diavel owner details

I want to tell you about my “Devil in the Flesh”, about my friend who gives you simply crazy sensations. Moreover, CARBON is a racing modification. Now let's talk about everything in order: 1. It has 1200 cubes - HOW DOES IT GO!!!!! You really don’t dare to squeeze the throttle all the way, even I, an experienced person who had 3 motorcycles before, couldn’t do it. YOU REALLY SHOULD HAVE, excuse the expression “BALLS OF STEEL!” to do this!!!!! Moreover, it is also light, the bike, thanks to the carbon parts, has lost a lot of weight, about 5-7 kg, now it weighs about 200-205 kg. 2. The bike is very smart, there are a lot of limiters crammed into it so that people “don’t get killed!” Very easy to control, steering is simply unreal! The tires on it are branded - Pirelli Diablo Rosso II series, specially developed for the devil. Because of this, the grip on the road is unrealistic, “standing rooted to the spot.” And the way it unfolds when turning, you almost lie down on the asphalt, the main thing is that you have enough courage. It just flies like hell! 3. He is INSANELY BEAUTIFUL! I HAVE NEVER SEEN A BETTER DESIGN ANYWHERE!! FORGED WHEELS - ONLY BLACK WITH A METAL SHOW, the only thing I don’t remember is the manufacturer’s brand - THIS IS A FIRM STYLE, VERY BEAUTIFUL, ORIGINAL!!! To summarize, I can say the following: yes, it’s not cheap, now you can buy it for somewhere around 2-2.5 million, as the car costs, and I almost forgot, the consumables for it are a little expensive, but this is a street fighter - everyone like that! BUT IT'S WORTH IT!!!!! I FALL IN LOVE))))!!!!!

Screenshot 3. Reviews from Ducati Diavel owners

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Comparison with analogues

The undoubted analogue or competitor of Ducati is the Yamaha V-MAX, which has already earned an army of fans in the motorcycle world.

The power characteristics of motorcycles are different, and here, not in favor of Ducati, the Yamaha has as much as 200 hp, but the weight is 310 kg, which is almost one and a half times more.

Maneuverability and handling are more predictable with the Ducati, weight and a larger number of auxiliary systems play an important role here.

All other characteristics are left to the taste of each pilot.

Photo gallery

The Ducati Devil is a dream come true. It features a powerful yet sophisticated design that simply amazes us with its breathtaking beauty. Let's admire it in our small selection.

Tuning

From birth, a motorcycle has an unusual appearance, so few people think of subjecting it to serious external tuning. But still, some elements can be chosen to suit your taste.

The first thing that comes to mind for those hungry for change is installing a direct-flow exhaust to change the sound and increase power. This modification has its own subtleties and will only give an increase if the fuel system is properly configured.

Installing custom handles, mirrors and similar motorcycle accessories has no restrictions, you can experiment here.

Advantages, disadvantages and estimated cost

The undeniable advantage of the Ducati Diavel bike over its classmates is the flawless interaction of the powerful Testastretta engine with a six-speed gearbox .

We also note that the level of controllability of the Bolognese devil is ahead of its time , which, coupled with the highest possible safety of the car, allows you to feel absolute control over the speed and road.

In addition, the owners of the Devil praise the performance of the electronic injection system and the oxygen sensor mechanism, as well as the aesthetic perfection of the motorcycle. The downside is its cost, nothing more.

Ducati iron horses, due to their perfection, have never been publicly available or cheap. What can we say about elite, thoroughbred horses, which is Diavel.

At the moment, official dealers are asking from one and a half million rubles for such a “stallion”.

For those who want to get maximum pleasure with a minimum investment, there is a secondary market for motorcycles , where the Italian Devil can be purchased at a bargain price, starting from 300,000 rubles.

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Presented model range

Ducati Diavel begins its review of its models with 4 classic types. Each is described below.

Ducati Diavel Carbon 1200

Ducati Devil Carbon has a 4 valve engine of 1198 cm³ with 162 horses. The 2021 Ducati Diavel Carbon differs from the Ducati Diavel Carbon model in the absence of electronic filling - multimedia, LCD screen, Abs, and so on. Only DTSbRbW systems are present on board this bike.

Ducati Diavel Carbon 1200

Ducati Diavel 1260S

The Ducati Diavel 1260S is equipped with a V-shaped 159 horsepower engine with a volume of 1262 cubic centimeters. Otherwise, the Ducati Diavel 1260 is not much different from its counterparts, even the length and height of the body are exactly the same. Ducati Diavel S is the same classic.

Ducati Diavel 1260S

Ducati XDiavel/S

The Ducati X Diavel has virtually no differences from the classic 2010 model. Same engine, same suspension, gearbox and braking system.

Ducati Diavel AMG SE

The Ducati Diavel AMG has been produced since 2012, it has a shorter wheelbase and lighter weight, which did not affect the technical characteristics of the engine. The same 162 “horses” with 1198 mm3 engine capacity.

Ducati Diavel AMG SE