VOLUME ISSUE FEBRUARY , P77
One of the few items to be
carried over from the 1260 was
the Marzocchi suspension and,
of course, that model-defining
240-section rear wheel wrapped
in a specially developed Pirelli
Diablo Rosso III tire.
Consisting of 50mm forks
and a monoshock, these are
still conventionally adjustable.
Tarabusi explained to me the
weight cost at this stage of an
extra four to six pounds to fit
all the elements required for
electronic suspension—forks,
shock, control units, etc.—were
just not worth it at this time. He
didn't rule out the possibility of
a Diavel V4 S in the future that
comes with shiny electronic
Ohlins, but for now, fully adjust
-
able conventional Marzocchis is
what you get.
Brembo has, once again, been
left in charge of the brakes (as
they are on all Ducatis), and the
Italians have turfed the aging
M4.32 monobloc calipers for the
Stylema units first seen on the
Panigale V4 S five years ago and
mated to Cornering ABS.
Speaking of electronics, you
get the usual plethora at your
disposal in four riding modes of
The Diavel V4 offers
the most comfortable
ride position of any
bike that could be
considered a "power
cruiser."
