Italian marque Ducati has launched the XDiavel V4 as a replacement for the XDiavel 1260 S at an ex-showroom price of Rs 30.89 lakh. This sport cruiser adopts Ducati’s MotoGP-derived V4 Granturismo engine, bringing higher performance, reduced weight and improved comfort over the XDiavel 1260 S while retaining its signature low-slung stance and muscle-cruiser design.
1. XDiavel V4’s 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine makes 168hp and 126Nm
2. The bike can do a 0-100kph sprint in under 3 seconds
3. It has 229kg kerb weight, 770mm seat height and relaxed ergonomics
XDiavel V4 now moves to a chain drive
Black Lava colour is priced higher than the Red colour
The XDiavel V4’s 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine, derived from Ducati’s Desmosedici Stradale unit, produces 168hp and 126Nm. It features a counter-rotating crankshaft and cylinder deactivation technology to improve refinement and efficiency. Ducati claims the engine delivers strong low-end torque while remaining tractable in urban riding conditions. This engine also gets conventional spring valves, meaning that a valve clearance would be needed directly at 60,000km as opposed to every alternate service.
Unlike the outgoing XDiavel 1260 S that came with a belt drive, the XDiavel V4 gets a chain drive. Since the XDiavel V4 is Ducati’s interpretation of a cruiser, it has forward-set foot pegs and a swept-back handlebar for a more relaxed rider’s triangle. Mid-mounted foot pegs will be available as an accessory. Ducati also claims to have worked on the pillion perch, making it wider and more accommodating. The XDiavel V4’s 770mm seat height is 20mm lower than the Diavel V4’s.
Chassis hardware includes fully adjustable suspension, a single-sided swingarm and Brembo Stylema brakes with 330mm discs upfront. Despite the wide 240-section rear tyre, Ducati claims improved handling and stability, aided by a 6kg reduction in weight (wet weight, no fuel) over the XDiavel 1260. The electronics suite includes multiple riding and power modes, cornering ABS, traction and wheelie control, cruise control and a bidirectional quickshifter that can be configured via a 6.9-inch TFT display that’s shared with the Panigale V4.
Ducati XDiavel V4 price
The Ducati XDiavel V4 is available in two colours – Red and Black – priced at Rs 30.89 lakh and Rs 31.20 lakh, respectively, making it over Rs 1.80 lakh costlier than the standard Diavel V4.
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