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QUICKSPIN I 2020 DUCATI DIAVEL 1260 S
and launch control, Cornering ABS EVO,
power launch (for your drag starts you're always
going to be doing) and LED lights with the
looking Daytime Running Light giving the bike a
rather menacing look. Oh, and you get cruise
control and the Ducati Multimedia system, so
you can pair your phone, take calls, etc.
I'll admit, the Ducati Diavel isn't for everyone.
It's got a style that's more retired UFC fighter
than suit and tie, and it's probably the most
unapologetic "look at me" bike from a com-
pany that specializes in "look at me" motor-
cycles. Regardless, the ride is way better than
I remember from back in the day when I was
riding these things around Sydney, Australia,
a decade ago. It's got style, presence, and
backs it up with an excellent ride experience.
I'm genuinely surprised how much I like this
motorcycle. CN
(Top) The red trellis front frame design stands out
big time in a sea of black. (Bottom) Rennie was
genuinely surprised how much he liked the Diavel.
SPECIFICATIONS
2020 DUCATI DIAVEL 1260 S ($23,395)
ENGINE
L-Twin, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke
VALVETRAIN
8-valve, Ducati Testastretta
DVT with Desmodromic
Variable Timing
DISPLACEMENT
1262cc
BORE X STROKE
106 x 71.5mm
CLAIMED POWER
157 hp @ 9250 rpm
CLAIMED TORQUE
95 lb-ft @7500 rpm
COMPRESSION RATIO
13.0:1
CLUTCH
Wet multi-plate
TRANSMISSION
6-speed
CHASSIS
Tubular steel trellis
FRONT SUSPENSION
Ohlins, 48mm inverted fork,
fully adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION
Single Ohlins shock
FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL
4.7 in.
REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL
5.1 in.
FRONT BRAKE
2 x 320mm semi-floating
discs, radially mounted
Brembo monobloc M50
4-piston calipers, radial pump
w/Bosch Cornering ABS
REAR BRAKE
Single 265mm disc, 2-piston
floating caliper, with Bosch
Cornering ABS
FRONT TIRE
Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 III
120/70 x 17 in.
REAR TIRE
Pirelli Diablo Rosso III
240/45 x 17 in.
RAKE
27°
WHEELBASE
63 in.
SEAT HEIGHT
30.7 in.
FUEL CAPACITY
4.2 gal
WEIGHT (CURB, CLAIMED)
538 pounds
COLOR
Total Back; Sandstone Grey,
Red
