FIRST LOOK
P44
2019 DUCATI DIAVEL 1260 & 1260 S
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ndeniably Ducati's most
unconventional and unique
model, the Diavel is back for
2019 with a host of new updates.
Previously displacing 1198cc, this
sport-naked-inspired power cruiser
is now powered by the new 1262cc
Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic
Variable Timing) engine, which not
only increases claimed output and
torque to 159 horsepower at 9500
rpm and 95 lb-ft at 7500 rpm (com-
pared to 152 horsepower and 91
lb-ft before), but also pulls double
duty as a stressed member of the
chassis. Thanks to the DVT tech-
nology, this new engine delivers
a broader powerband that's been
tuned for more pavement-wrinkling
torque down low and throughout
the midrange without sacrificing any
of its top-end pull.
Controlled via its Ride by Wire
throttle and six-axis Bosch IMU
(Inertial Measurement Unit), the
2019 Diavel features a sophisti-
cated electronics suite of rider
aids that helps harness the Diavel's
performance, and delivers three
distinct ride modes: Sport, Touring
and Urban. Each provides various
adjustable levels of power output
and delivery, Ducati Traction Con-
trol (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control
(DWC), Ducati Power Launch
(DPL), braking and cornering ABS,
and of course, cruise control—all
easily programmable via the full-
color, high-resolution TFT dash and
left handlebar switch.
Two models will be available.
While the regular Diavel gets a fully-
adjustable, split-function 50mm
Marzocchi fork and a Sachs rear
2019
1260
shock as standard, the Diavel S
gets a trick 48mm fully adjustable
Ohlins front fork and rear shock
instead. On the braking front, the
S model features radially-mounted
Brembo monobloc M50 calipers
clamping down on dual floating
320mm rotors over the Brembo
M4.32 units found on the non S
version. Additionally, the Diavel S
will come with the Ducati Quick
Shifter (up and down) and Ducati
Multimedia System (DMS) as stan-
dard equipment.
Maintenance intervals have been
extended to oil changes every
9300 miles and valve timing service
every 18,600 miles. CN
