The XDiavel now with V4 engine
3 years ago, Ducati introduced the limited-edition XDiavel Nera, which was born due to a collaboration between Borgo, Panigale-based company and Poltrona Frau. Now, Ducati has reintroduced the XDiavel and this time, it's powered by a MotoGP-derived V4 engine.
According to Ducati, the XDiavel V4 is a “sport cruiser” whose soul now combines the performance of the MotoGP-derived V4 engine with a cruiser riding position and the sensual beauty that characterizes all Ducatis. An even more muscular, sophisticated and high-performance reinterpretation of the concepts that the first XDiavel 1260 introduced in the category.
Unmistakable line
The XDiavel V4 is a bike of contrasts, and it shows at first glance. The low and sleek sport cruiser line, enhanced by the light that plays on the soft surfaces, represents an exciting contrast with the image of power and technology conveyed by the mechanicals. Bold shapes, inspired by supercars, whose extraordinary aesthetic and technical nature is underlined by the proudly visible four-exit exhaust. At the rider's request, the XDiavel V4 can be a cruiser on which to enjoy the sunset from a coastal road or a dragster ready to sprint at the green light.
The rider, who can enjoy the comfort of a low seat (770 mm from the ground) and a handlebar set back and lowered, compared to the XDiavel 1260 to facilitate use especially when maneuvering, has full control of the bike in every situation. Comfort is substantially improved, thanks to the rear suspension with increased travel of 25 mm compared to the XDiavel 1260 and, above all, a wide, well-profiled, and thicker seat. The passenger can also count on a more spacious (+30% in width, +50% in length) and comfortable (+25 mm thick) seat, and on a rear grab handle supplied as standard.
Enthusiasts who prefer a riding position that allows them to exploit the dynamic qualities of the XDiavel V4, even more, can move the footpegs to a more rearward position thanks to the special kit offered by the Ducati catalog.
And if equipped with the accessory tail fairing, the XDiavel V4 can also become a feisty single-seater.
MotoGP-derived V4 engine
The XDiavel adopts the 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo engine, a technical solution that improves performance, dynamics, and riding pleasure. This is also thanks to the sophisticated technology of the counter-rotating crankshaft which, as on the Ducati MotoGP bike, reduces the gyroscopic effect, increasing nimbleness. The engine is a central element of the bike's design, also thanks to the glossy black finish adopted, unique among Ducati V4 engines.
Capable of churning up to 168 hp, rich in torque at all speeds, with a peak value of 125 nm at 7,500 rpm, but also extremely light and compact, the V4 Granturismo is at the same time fluid, regular and usable even at the lowest speeds. It is also characterized by low running costs, with the most important maintenance interventions scheduled at intervals of 60,000 km (a record value) and efficient in terms of fuel consumption and emissions thanks to the extended deactivation system. This function switches off the rear cylinder bank, not only when the vehicle is stationary, but also when riding at low revs in conditions of reduced engine load.
The Twin Pulse firing order, together with the dedicated exhaust system developed with great attention to “sound quality”, unmistakably characterizes the V4 Granturismo timbre of the XDiavel V4. The extended deactivation system of the rear cylinders, which allows the engine to operate as a twin-cylinder or as a four-cylinder with an imperceptible transition due to its graduality, generates a variation in the tone of the exhaust noise when switching from one mode to the other. A deeper sound, with lower frequencies, characterizes the V4 Granturismo when only the two front cylinders are active, while the frequencies become higher when all four cylinders are in operation.
Colors and availability
For the first time, the XDiavel V4 is available in two colors, Burning Red and Black Lava, both metallic, which make it even more unique and whose names, which recall fire, underline the emotions awakened by this bike. The XDiavel is offered in red, but a different red from the iconic Ducati Red and the brilliant Racing Red. Black Lava, on the other hand, enriches the classic glossy black typical of the cruiser world with warm tones that reflect the unique, complex, and sophisticated personality of the XDiavel V4.
XDiavel V4 will arrive in dealerships in May 2025. PH pricing and availability will be announced by Access Plus soon.
