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machine Ducati has consciously
made as an off-road globetrot-
ting machine and also comes
with a huge range of accesso-
ries designed exclusively for it,
including all aluminum panniers
and top boxes.
Interestingly, the final machine
Ducati chose to unveil was not
the off-road Multistrada but the
new XDiavel, which has seen an
aggressive ground-up redesign
from the standard Diavel that
made its appearance back in
2011.
The XDiavel is powered by a
1262cc Testastretta DVT (Ducati
Valve Timing)-equipped L-twin
that's been tuned for massive
low-rpm torque, the figure now
sitting at a claimed 94 ft-lb at
5000 rpm. Domenicali made
sure to point out the XDiavel's
engine now sports no visible oil
or water hoses, which are now
completely encased within the
motor.
The XDiavel is also the first
Ducati to come with belt drive, a
hint at how much the company is
angling this machine to the cruis-
er rider. The ergonomics are
also adjustable up to 60 different
positions, and standard fitment
also includes an extended seat
and passenger backrest.
Aesthetically, the XDiavel is a
much more aggressive design
than previously seen. It's avail-
able in standard and S form,
the XDiavel's release brings the
total number of new Ducatis
at EICMA to seven. This will
increase to nine when paired
with the already released Mon-
ster 1200 R and another addition
to the Scrambler family to be
released in Miami Beach in early
December.
Look for a full wrap-up of
all the new models from the
Milan Show next week in Cycle
News. CN
Domenicali unleashed seven new
models on the world's press. From
left: Multistrada 1200 Enduro,
Multistrada Pikes Peak, Hypermo-
tard, XDiavel (with Domenicali), 959
Panigale, Scrambler Flat Track and
Scrambler Sixty2.
