2019 Diavel 1260S Ducati Naked Bike Review

The Diavel wowed everyone with its personality, design, naked sport handling, and thoroughbred engine right from the start at EICMA 2010. The second-generation 2019 Diavel 1260S Ducati Naked Bike stays true to the original essence of that extraordinarily unusual bike, borrowing essential aesthetic features while bringing them firmly into the modern-day.

The Diavel now has more forceful outlines, and improved performance is more enjoyable on mixed-road routes and is even more comfortable for riders and passengers. The Testastretta DVT 1262 engine, which combines breath-taking acceleration with smooth low-rev power delivery, is suited for daily rides or longer-distance excursions, amplifies the bike’s sport-naked personality. High-grade technology and electronics enable braking performance on par with a sportbike (and does so safely, owing to Bosch Cornering ABS) and user-friendly engine performance management. At the same time, a revised chassis set-up makes the Diavel 1260 more responsive on mixed-road routes.

The 2019 Diavel 1260S Ducati Naked Bike is also available in a sportier S form. Fully adjustable Ohlins suspension at both the front and back, specialized wheels, and an even higher-performance brake system are among the features.

2019 Diavel 1260S Ducati Naked Bike – Features and Price

Design

This second-generation Diavel updates the fundamental stylistic principles of its predecessor: the forward-flung bulk that gives the bike its aggressive attitude, the streamlined tail, and the big 240 mm rear tire is all style characteristics on the new Diavel 1260.

Sheet metal is used to construct the tank’s three coverings. To enhance rider ergonomics, they have been thinned down in the seat contact zone. Two massive, brushed aluminum air intakes link the tank to the C-frame through a distinctive colored C-frame, adding individuality (again, the concept derives from the first-generation Diavel). The lights and an extractable passenger grab rail are housed in the Diavel 1260’s short, compact tail, giving it a lightweight sport appearance that contrasts strongly with the entire front.

Another distinguishing element of the Diavel 1260 is the water radiator side covers, which have vertically oriented indicators that use “light blade” technology. This feature necessitated a lengthy lighting design effort. A translucent “blade” is embedded in the hands. It includes visuals that create a 3D effect when the indicator turns on, making the new Diavel 1260 easily recognizable.

The current headlamp, with its characteristic upside-down horseshoe-shape DRL (S version), blends seamlessly with the smoke-tinted nose fairing that conceals the instruments, giving the Diavel 1260 a commanding front appearance.
Because of their characteristic clean shapes, the engine and frame play a vital side-on stylistic role. The air intake for the new horizontal cylinder belts, included in the belly fairing, includes various electrical components and serves as an oil radiator cover, demonstrating once again the flawless integration of elements.

Furthermore, the Diavel 1260 S’s Thrilling Black & Dark Stealth paint creates an eye-catching contrast between the bike’s ‘completely black’ appearance and the red frame at its center, making the legendary Ducati Trellis frame the bike’s aesthetic hub.

Engine

The Diavel 1260 is powered by a Ducati Testastretta DVT twin-cylinder engine with Desmodromic timing, which debuted on the XDiavel. New mappings enable livelier power delivery with a chain-type final transmission. This dual cylinder Ducati engine has Desmodromic Variable Timing (DVT), which enables exceptionally linear torque delivery even at low rpm and sportbike performance at high revs. Because of the employment of a valve timing adjustment on the ends of each of the two camshafts, the DVT system may independently vary the timing of both the intake and exhaust valve camshafts.

The two-cylinder Ducati Diavel 1260 engine has a diameter and stroke of 106 and 71.5 mm, respectively. It’s a 13:1 compression ratio. At 9,500 rpm*, the engine produces 159 horsepower.

At 7,500 rpm, the maximum torque is 129 Nm. A comprehensive Ride-by-Wire system controls the fueling, handled by a Bosch electronic injection system with elliptical throttle bodies (56 mm diameter equivalent).

The Testastretta DVT 1262 has a Dual Spark (DS) system (two plugs per cylinder) and a secondary air system that brings fresh air into the exhaust duct to complete oxidation of unburned hydrocarbons and lower levels of pollutants like HC and CO without compromising engine performance.

With a chamber-type body and two tailpipes, the Diavel 1260 exhaust is a two-in-one system. The engine is visible due to the exhaust pipe routing, while the center body is positioned in front of the back tire, making it almost undetectable.

Long Service Intervals

Ducati can offer highly competitive maintenance scheduling thanks to constant investment in quality, which is ensured by design, advanced materials, and cutting-edge engineering. Routine maintenance intervals have been prolonged to 15,000km (or one year), and valve timing adjustment has been extended to 30,000 km, providing clear advantages for customers. It was accomplished using specific valve seat materials, increasing combustion efficiency, and lowering the Testastretta DVT engine’s operating temperature. Furthermore, the novel DVT technology simplifies the valve timing modification operation in no manner.

Frame

The Ducati Testastretta DVT 1262 serves as a strained chassis piece on the Diavel 1260’s steel tubular Trellis frame. It, like the cast aluminum subframe, is linked to the engine at the two-cylinder heads. Two forged aluminum plates that embrace the die-cast aluminum single-sided swingarm are also connected to the engine. The Ducati Diavel’s mixed-road performance is precisely what you’d expect from a Ducati thoroughbred, thanks to its 1,600 mm wheelbase, nimble chassis shape, and ability to attain lean angles as severe as 41°.

The Diavel 1260 delivers superb front-end agility and feel, with a headstock rake of 27° and an offset of 120 mm, offering exceptional handling and a large steering lock.

Suspension

The Diavel 1260 has fully adjustable 50 mm forks upfront. The left fork tube has damping compression and spring pre-load adjustment, while the right tube has rebound adjustment. The Diavel 1260, on the other hand, has a mono-shock with adjustable spring preload and damping rebound at the rear. The Ducati Diavel 1260 S, on the other hand, has an entirely adjustable Ohlins 48 mm fork and a fully adjustable brand new Ohlins shock absorber.

Brakes

Brembo brakes, including M4.32 radial monobloc calipers (M50 monobloc on the S version), give an exceptional braking performance at the front end of the Diavel 1260. The calipers are controlled by a PR18/19 radial brake pump (PR16/19 on the S version) with an integrated aluminum reservoir.

Two 320 floating discs in your hands. Instead, a Brembo 2-piston caliper breaks a 265 mm disc at the back.

Tires and wheels

14-spoke wheels are fitted on the Diavel 1260. The Diavel 1260 S, on the other hand, boasts unique 10-spoke wheels with machine-finished surfaces.

The bike has a 3.5″ x 17″ wheel in the front and an 8.0″ × 17″ wheel in the back. A 120/70 ZR17 tire is mounted on the front wheel, while a 240/45 ZR17 is mounted on the rear. Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires are standard on the bike. The tremendous rear tire utilizes dual compound technology and EPT (Enhanced Patch Technology) to maximize the contact area at any lean angle, improving traction when leaning hard into corners while ensuring exceptional mileage. Whatever the road conditions, the tread design and carefully chosen compounds offer excellent performance.

2019 Diavel 1260S Ducati Naked Bike – Technical Specifications

Engine Features

Transmission Features

Chassis Features

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Warranty and Maintenance

Emissions and Consumption

Conclusion

In the end, the new 2019 Diavel 1260S Ducati Naked Bike is a fantastic motorcycle that comes with plenty of features. Its powerful engine and stylish chassis make the bike full of fun and amazing to ride.