Ducati unveiled the new iteration of
its power cruiser, the Diavel. The second-generation Diavel 1260 carries the
silhouette of the brand while receiving an updated engine. The motorcycle now
gets Testastretta DVT 1262cc engine that delivers 159 hp of maximum power at
9,500 rpm and 129 Nm of peak torque at 7,500 rpm.
The motorcycle’s chassis has also been upgraded for
better response. The top-drawer technology and electronics provide braking
performance is claimed to be at par with that of a sports bike. The chassis on
the new 2019 Diavel 1260 is a new tubular steel Trellis frame. The power
cruiser continues to use its 17" inch rear wheel with a 240 mm wide tyre.
For people who want more from the Diavel can opt for
the sportier S version that features include fully adjustable Öhlins suspension
at both front and rear and an even higher-performance braking system. Moreover,
the S version mounts Ducati Quick Shift up & down Evo (DQS) as standard.
The 6-axis Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (6D IMU)
detects bike speed and acceleration for proper operation of many of the control
devices. The electronics package includes Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati
Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Power Launch
(DPL) EVO and Cruise Control.
