2014 Ducati Diavel revealed at the Geneva Motor Show

The Italian motorcycle maker, Ducati, has revealed the new model of Diavel at the ongoing Geneva Motor Show 2014. The previous version of the sporty cruiser was perfect in both design and performance, however, the new version is even better. The new bike gets cosmetic updates along with major technical upgrade.

2014 Ducati Diavel is powered by a new Testastretta 11° dual spark engine, which churns out the similar maximum power of 164bhp now comes early at 9,250rpm. Torque curve of the engine has also been enhanced with the peak torque of 130Nm, which is 2.2Nm higher then the previous one. The bike also gets an improved intake and exhaust system with redesigned tail pipe.

The new Ducati Diavel sports a redesigned LED headlamp, looks more aggressive and provides a meaner look to the machine. Other design elements of the bike remain same and it also get hightech safety systems including dual front and single rear disc brakes, ABS with Ducati Riding Modes, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) and many more.

Ducati will be made available the 2014 Diavel in 3 colour options - all Black, for the base version, while Red & White with a Matt Black dual tone schemer for Diavel Carbon.

2014 Ducati Diavel Technical specification:

2014 Ducati Diavel Engine:

Type: Testastretta 11° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
Displacement: 1198.4cc
Bore x Stroke: 106 x 67.9mm
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Power: 119kW (162hp) @ 9,250rpm
Torque: 130.5Nm (96.3lb-ft) @8,000 rpm
Fuel injection: Electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies, fully ride-by-wire controlled
Exhaust: Stainless steel muffler with aluminium tips; catalyzer and 2 lambda probes

2014 Ducati Diavel Transmission:

Gearbox: 6-speed
Primary drive: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1
Ratio: 1=37/15; 2=30/17; 3=27/20; 4=24/22; 5=23/24; 6=22/25
Final drive: Chain drive; 15 tooth front sprocket, 43 tooth rear sprocket
Clutch: Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

2014 Ducati Diavel Chassis:

Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front suspension: Marzocchi fully adjustable 50mm usd fork with DLC-treatment
Front wheel: Lightweight alloy, 14-spoke with machined finish 3.50" x 17"
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Rear suspension: Fully adjustable rear shock with progressive linkage. Remote spring preload adjustment. Single-sided aluminium swingarm
Rear wheel: Lightweight alloy, 14-spoke with machined finish, 8.00" x 17"
Rear tyre: 240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Front wheel travel: 120mm (4.7in)
Rear wheel travel: 120mm (4.7in)
Front brake: 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially attached Brembo Monobloc 4-piston callipers with ABS as standard equipment
Rear brake: 265mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper ABS as standard equipment

2014 Ducati Diavel Instrumentation:

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 & 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.

2014 Ducati Diavel Dimensions and weight:

Dry weight: 210kg (463lb) (Weight data refers to the dry weight of the motorcycle without battery, lubricants and coolants for liquid-cooled models)
Wet weight (KERB): 239kg (527lb) (Kerb weights indicate total bike weight with all operating consumable liquids and a fuel tank filled to 90% of capacity as per EC standard 93/93)
Seat height: 770mm (30.3in)
Wheelbase: 1590mm (62.6in)
Rake: 28°
Trail: 130mm (5.1in)
Fuel tank capacity: 17l - (4.5 US gal)

2014 Ducati Diavel Emissions and Consumption:

Standard: Euro 3