2013 Ducati Diavel Black Editon Review and Picture

2013 Ducati Diavel Black Editon - The sheer width of rubber communicates so much power and style that the R&D team vowed to find a way to make it handle - even if they knew the image would send a seismic shock through the industry. The Diavel is a true Ducati, born from a passion for motorcycling and designed to deliver authentic Ducati performance in every respect. 

2013 Ducati Diavel Black Editon Right Side

This overlap occurs between the end of the exhaust stroke and the start of the intake stroke. High performance engines, which are subject to compromising smoothness for extreme power delivery, use high values of this parameter in order to benefit from the pressure waves to improve engine performance by maximising volumetric efficiency. 

2013 Ducati Diavel Black Editon Reer Right Side

2013 Ducati Diavel Black Editon  - On the Testastretta 11° engine, this angle has been reduced from 41°, used in the Testastretta Evoluzione engine which powers the 1198, to 11°. As a result, the fresh inlet charge flow is less compromised by the exiting exhaust gases, resulting in a much smoother combustion in addition to improved fuel economy and lower exhaust emissions.  

The stance of the Diavel is that of readiness, dominance, and confidence bordering on superiority. With lateral radiators adding muscle to its broad “shoulders,” which then taper down across the engine and into the belly-fairing with oil cooler, the athlete took shape. A massive 240 section rear tyre was a perfect example of how Diavel designers used a no-compromise attitude when applying their wish list of features.  

The Diavels heart is the Ducati Testastretta 11° - developed directly from the incredibly powerful, world-beating race engines of Ducati Corse. Ducati’s Testastretta 11° harnesses the immense power of the Superbike engine and makes it smooth and adaptable, a massive step forward in balancing high-performance with an enjoyable ride. For an engine with brute power on tap when needed and smooth, user-friendliness available for an effortless and comfortable ride, Ducati revised the configuration of the cam timing with particular focus on the valve overlap angle. The overlap angle is defined as the interval of crankshaft rotation, measured in degrees, during which both the intake and exhaust valves are open at the same time.

2013 Ducati Diavel - USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing in USD

Engine : TYPE
Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
DISPLACEMENT
1198.4cc
BORE X STROKE
106 x 67.9mm
COMPRESSION RATIO
11.5:1
POWER
162hp (119kW) @ 9500rpm
TORQUE
94lb-ft (127.5Nm) @ 8000rpm
FUEL INJECTION
Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies with RbW
EXHAUST
Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminium mufflers
Transmission
GEARBOX
6 speed
PRIMARY DRIVE
Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1
RATIO
1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25
FINAL DRIVE
Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43
CLUTCH
Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run.
Chassis
FRAME
Tubular steel Trellis frame
FRONT SUSPENSION
Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable usd forks
FRONT WHEEL
14-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
FRONT TYRE
120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
REAR SUSPENSION
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
REAR WHEEL
14-spoke in light alloy 8.00 x 17
REAR TYRE
240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL
120mm (4.7in)
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL
120mm (4.7in)
FRONT BRAKE
2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo callipers, 4-piston with ABS
REAR BRAKE
265mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with ABS
INSTRUMENTATION
Handlebar mounted instrumentation with LCD display: speed, rpm, time, coolant temp. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, DTC intervention, ABS status, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Tank mounted instrumentation with TFT colour display: gear selected, air temp, battery voltage, trips 1 & 2, fuel reserve trip, average and actual fuel consumption and speed, trip time, scheduled maintenance. Full status and/or management of Riding Modes, DTC, RbW and ABS.
Dimensions and weight
DRY WEIGHT
210kg (463lb)
ABS WET WEIGHT
239kg (527lb)
SEAT HEIGHT
770mm (30.3in)
WHEELBASE
1590mm (62.6in)
RAKE
28°
TRAIL
130mm (5.12in)
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
17l - (4.5 US gal)
VERSIONS
Dual seat
Standard Equipment
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Riding modes,Power modes, DSP Ducati Safety Pack (ABS + DTC), RbW, carbon fibre roadster windshield, carbon fibre side guards for lower radiator.
Warranty
WARRANTY
2 years unlimited mileage
MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS
7,500m
VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK
24.000km (15,000m)
Emissions and Consumption
STANDARD
Euro 3