XDiavel Specifications

The Ducati XDiavel is powered by a 1262cc L-twin Testastretta DVT (Desmodronic Variable Timing) engine - the same family that powered the Ducati Multistrada and Monster - but tuned here for thick, accessible torque rather than top-end scream. Peak power is 160.4 PS at 9500 rpm, with 127 Nm of torque arriving at just 5000 rpm, making city riding in Mumbai's stop-go traffic genuinely effortless despite the big displacement.

The chassis setup is where Ducati invested heavily. Up front you get fully adjustable 50mm USD forks - a spec more commonly found on supersports than power cruisers. At the rear, a monoshock handles the load from that 240/45 ZR17 rear tyre, which is as wide as many hypersports. The 17-inch wheels (120/70 front, 240/45 rear) keep the XDiavel grounded in corners, helped by the dual 320mm front disc brakes with Brembo calipers and a 265mm rear disc, all managed by dual-channel cornering ABS.

Electronics are generous for the segment: three riding modes (Sport, Touring, Urban) adjust throttle response and traction control mapping. Ducati Power Launch (DPL) gives you a controlled drag-strip start. Cruise control handles long NH44 stints. The TFT instrument cluster is clear, with Bluetooth connectivity on the Black Star variant.

Key dimensions: kerb weight 247 kg (wet), seat height 755 mm, fuel tank 18 litres, wheelbase 1615 mm. Ground clearance is 140 mm - acceptable but something to note on broken Indian roads. ARAI-certified fuel efficiency is 18.5 kmpl; real-world riders report 14-16 kmpl depending on city versus highway mix.