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Ducati V21L - 2024 Specifications and Reviews
The 2024 Ducati XDiavel Dark is a powerful cruiser built for riders seeking aggressive styling with serious performance. Its 1262cc Testastretta V-twin engine delivers 160 horsepower and 127 Nm of torque, making it ideal for riders who want muscle and handling in a low-slung package. Known for its distinctive dark aesthetic and agile character for its class, it combines cruiser comfort with sportbike-level technology including ride-by-wire and advanced engine management.
2024
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2024 |
| Model name | Ducati XDiavel Dark |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel muffer, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes |
| Emission details | Euro 5 |
| Greenhouse gases | 127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg) |
| Clutch | Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch, hydraulic control |
| Transmission type | Belt (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic fuel injection, 56 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 106.0 x 71.5 mm (4.2 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression | 13.0:1 |
| Torque | 127.0 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Power | 160.0 HP (116.8 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
| Engine details | Testastretta DVT 1262, V2 - 90° engine |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1262.0 ccm (77.01 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Cast light allo wheels. Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-Piston fioating caliper, Brembo ABS |
| Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Semifloating, Radial Brembo Monoblock 4-Piston ABS |
| Rear tire | 240/45-ZR17 |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR7 |
| Rear wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Preload anf rebound adjustable mono shock, remote reservoir, single-sided cast/trellis frame swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front suspension | Adjustable 50mm USD fork |
| Trail | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 30.0° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1615 mm (63.6 inches) |
| Seat height | 755 mm (29.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7240 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 247.0 kg (544.5 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 221.0 kg (487.2 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Ride modes. Power modes. Traction control. |
| Factory warranty | 24 months unlimited mileage |
| Light | LED lights |
| Instruments | TFT colour display |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Dark Stealth/Carbon Black |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
160 hp
Peak Power
3.2s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track40%
City60%
Cornering60%
Daily Riding65%
Touring65%
Passenger70%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Note: the given specs describe the Ducati XDiavel Dark, a power cruiser, not the Ducati V21L race prototype named in the request; this profile is built from the XDiavel Dark data. Best suited to intermediate and experienced riders who want strong torque a |
| Purpose | Built as a muscular power cruiser that blends long, low styling with genuinely fast, high-torque V2 performance for boulevard cruising and spirited straight-line runs. |
| Rider Fit | The low 755mm seat height and forward-set pegs suit riders of most heights, but the long wheelbase and 247kg wet weight demand confident low-speed handling and some upper-body strength at a standstill. |
| Character | A charismatic, torque-rich cruiser with a bold V2 growl and premium Brembo/Öhlins-style componentry that rewards relaxed, confident riding rather than aggressive lean-angle attack. |
| Not Ideal For | Not a good fit for riders seeking nimble corner-carving agility, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable everyday commuter. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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