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Ducati Diavel Diesel - 2017 Specifications and Reviews
The 2017 Ducati Diavel Diesel is a limited-edition cruiser styled muscle bike designed for riders seeking aggressive styling and commanding presence. Known for its powerful torque delivery and low-slung geometry, this numbered 666-unit release combines Ducati's performance heritage with cruiser comfort. Best suited for experienced riders who prioritize distinctive design and boulevard cruising capability.
2017
General information | |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Year | 2017 |
| Model | Ducati Diavel Diesel |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | black Zircotec ceramic coating on the tubes, black silencers. |
| Emission details | Euro 3 |
| Driveline | Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43. Primary drive: Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84. |
| Clutch | Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Fuel system | Injection. Elliptical throttle bodies, fully ride-by-wire controlled |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression | 12.5:1 |
| Torque | 130.00 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
| Power | 162.00 HP (118.2 kW) @ 9250 RPM |
| Engine details | Testastretta 11° L-Twin engine |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1198.40 ccm (73.13 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Seat | Leather seat |
| Wheels | 14-spoke in light alloy |
| Rear brakes diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Rear tyre | 240/45-ZR17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Remote spring preload adjustment. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable usd forks |
| Trail | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 28.0° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,590 mm (62.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,235 mm (88.0 inches) |
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7714 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 239.0 kg (526.9 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 210.0 kg (463.0 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | No diesel fuel. Limited and numbered edition of only 666 motorcycles. |
| Factory warranty | 24 months unlimited mileage |
| Light | LED headlight |
| Instruments | Handlebar mounted instrumentation with LCD display speed, rpm, time, coolant temp. |
| Starter | Electric |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
152 hp
Peak Power
3.1s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track65%
City60%
Cornering70%
Daily Riding60%
Touring45%
Passenger55%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a powerful, muscular machine best suited to experienced riders who are confident with strong torque and a fat rear tyre that requires deliberate steering input. |
| Purpose | Built as a power-cruiser hybrid, it's meant for making a bold visual and mechanical statement while delivering serious straight-line performance and aggressive style rather than pure lap times. |
| Rider Fit | The low seat height and relaxed cruiser-like ergonomics make it accessible for shorter riders, though the wide 240-section rear tyre demands more effort and confidence when tipping into corners. |
| Character | It has a brash, muscular personality, combining Ducati's high-revving V-twin performance with a low-slung, chopper-inspired stance and a limited-edition exclusivity that sets it apart from ordinary Diavels. |
| Not Ideal For | This is not the right bike for off-road exploration, long-distance touring comfort, or riders seeking a light, flickable machine for tight technical corners. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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