2023 Ducati Diavel V4 | First Ride

[@donesio931]

My 2013 Diavel had that same button. On the older versions at least, you only need to use it if you didn’t have the key, or if the key battery died. You could then type in a pin code. If you have a functional key in your pocket you could just push the power button and it would power up. I have to imagine this one is similar.

[@SwampDog225]

I purchased my Diavel V4 about 3 weeks ago. I already put the 600 miles on and did the 1st service. The only thing I can say is that the Akra Full System is a must. It’s a totally different beast once installed. If you loved the power delivery with the stock exhaust you should try one with the Akra system. The normal reaction that we get from you would be appropriate. It is a beast with that exhaust. Don’t get me wrong the extra money is well worth it. It’s a 26K bike, you may as well call it a 30K+ bike. If your spending that much the extra $$$ shouldn’t matter. I’ve owned an older Diavel Dark, and this new model is light years ahead of the older gen Diavel.

[@SonOfCrypton]

My next upgrade for sure to my 2024 Diavel v4. Been riding the stock for about a month, although impressive.. I’m still left wanting 😂😂 thx for the information

[@TheFirstCause]

OC: This is absolutely the Ducati that would make me pull the trigger. I've really been in love with the HD Sportster S for a while, and I still love it. The futuristic muscle cruiser looks and fat front tire are badass on that bike. But the looks, performance, quick shifter, better cruising 2up comfort are seriously making me consider spending more for the Diavel V4. I'd buy it used anyway so that helps with cost, but this bike's Ducati futuristic looks combined with muscle cruiser performance really capture my attention. Both the Sportster S and Diavel look like they were designed for Cyberpunk 2077!

[@viperq]

Yeah 26k is a lot, but still a lot cheaper than 2023 Harley CVOs

[@MadnessOfMarmots]

I don't understand how, after all the effort that goes into these video, Chase never once learned how to pronounce "Diavel" correctly...

[@InsaneBimmer]

Bingo. That and he pronounced it wrong about three different ways.

[@tomtemple69]

Dee-ah-vole not that hard

[@Saint_Maximus_III]

​@@tomtemple69now that's how you say it

[@TheShagans]

My thoughts exactly

[@timh6845]

deee arrr vell

[@chandlerb3798]

Absolutely love mine, and glad you enjoyed the first ride too! With the turning on, there's battery on/off button under the engine button!

[@Smallbore2wheels]

26:15 man, that sounded so calm. I'm sure Chase has a different reaction off camera but the composure on camera was 10/10

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

Probably has 10 more at home.

[@Smallbore2wheels]

@@AdoreYouInAshXI dude even with 10 at home losing one would still suck

[@alanburleigh7696]

You can use the lock button on the right hand controls to turn the bike on and off

[@JeremyBanham]

This might be an unpopular opinion but I can’t stand the silver accents on the intakes next to the lights, blacked out would look better but something about the front end of this bike that just doesn’t work for me. I’m sure the bike is awesome and I’d still consider one at time to upgrade though. Love that rear wheel in particular though!

[@di3zelherbert]

3rd time on a diavel, hasn't learned to use the button on the handlebar to start the bike. I've only used the button under the dash if you don't have the key on you and put in the passcode to get going.

[@DucatiDiaries]

I had a 2015 Diavel and 2020 Diavel and you're telling me i didn't have to reach in and turn that switch every time?? 😮

[@Shiloh74Shooter]

The first bike I ever road was the little Honda used in motorcycle school.Two weeks later, I was riding a brand new '16 X Diavel S. Did I mention that I was 58 years old It was a fantastic bike I miss her.

[@AakashVijayPC]

28:00 the deactivation only work in the first gear , which is a bummer. You were riding it in 4th .

[@zainmohammed3257]

Yoooo this is like my dream bike!!! Excited for this one😆

[@matthiasberumen552]

You can use the button that has the padlock on it to turn on and turn off the bike (push to start and hold for a couple seconds to turn off the bike) 👍

[@leward]

OC, I think the Pikes Peak is probably my favorite in Ducati’s lineup.

[@fredmaldonado9204]

It reminds me of the V-Max from Yamaha 😊

[@jaredbowles4202]

100%. They took a lot of the design of the vmax in my opinion.

[@08cmax]

Only this is much lighter and likely faster

[@roy-sr5ct]

I own a vmax 1700 and seriously doubt that! I love this bike and plan on getting one but never under Estimate the v max 1700. It is heavier but still puts out way hp & torque.

[@JDelta87]

OC: The only "cruiser" I've actually wanted to own. Hopefully in some years when they're on the used market.

[@thisisforonecomment]

I just got one. It’s a beast. Also my first bike

[@briank3754]

Get a 2015 or later used Diavel 1198 or 1260S. You'll love the Desmo engine compared to this 4 cyclinder. The older Diavels have a classic and edgy design.

[@fazio3967]

Not to brag been riding 30 years and here they are in order 1988 Honda Enduro 250 2004 Suzuki Volusia 800 2005 Suzuki M109R 1800 2007 Triumph Rocket III 2300 2008 Honda Goldwing 1800 1999 Honda Nighthawk 750 2019 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 1400 2020 H.D. CVO Tri Glide 1800 2021 Indian Challenger Dark Horse 1800 2023 Ducati Diavel V4 (The Best Bike to date Period) 1158 Umm the last one you see Is My Last Bike and take that to The Bank. The Italians killed this in my humble opinion art comes in many forms and the DV4 is Spectacular

[@darrylm79]

1. From what I remember of the Streetfighter with the Cylinder Deact, if you were in NEUTRAL and shifted into FIRST, then you would hear/feel the cylinders kick in. 2. Chase, if the bike has the stem key position in "On", you do NOT need to do anything. Simply hit the power button on the throttle side and the bike will turn on. 3 - What crazy RAM Mount is that? ... OC - I enjoy it slightly better due to the better screen. That's about it. Plus, it's 20% + more expensive than the previous gen. I'll stick with my MY2019 1260. :)

[@chirag4]

I have a 2023 XDiavel . . . and could have waited for the V4 but went with the outgoing model because of price, also, the sound after replacing the stock exhaust with Termignoni slip-on is a lot loud & better, as the stock sound is agricultural, ...Bad

[@InsaneBimmer]

Dee-ah-vul. Diavel. There. Now you know bud.

[@raidenthegreat4476]

When you said, “I appreciate the balls”, I felt that. 😮

[@ejdtm]

On my Multistrada, the ride modes also changed the suspension. Urban was very soft suspension.

[@dustinn5490]

Cool story, but that’s not the case on the standard Diavel V4

[@inkslingerdrew]

that exhaust is wild af lol

[@alimahmood7541]

I got my first bike Ducati Diavel V4 and I love it !

[@drdamonmccune]

Good Review! I've had my Diavel V4 for a couple months now and absolutely love it. To me, it's the motorcycle equivalent of an AMG car in the sense that you get savage power with all of the creature comforts of a luxury vehicle. It's large enough to ride well, but snappy enough to feel similar to a sport bike with a riding position that is super comfortable. Plus, it has the 240 mm rear tire so when you snap the throttle it peals your face back and pulls hard with the quick shifter. My only complaint is the rear seat assembly is a bit loose fitting considering the price point. Other than that, it's incredible.

[@3yolafeddy654]

What year did you get? I’m really loving the newer models 😊

[@drdamonmccune]

@3yolafeddy654 the 2023 is the only year of the V4 so far. They just started producing it.

[@3yolafeddy654]

@@drdamonmccune have you been on the older models? 2020 and up the one I was looking at was 2020 I believe? Have fun man!!!!

[@drdamonmccune]

@@3yolafeddy654 they're all great. You can't go wrong with a Ducati. 👍

[@allenpearson9716]

What type of phone mount did you have that was connected to the handlebar?

[@michaelgarcia8293]

Can these bikes come lowered from the factory ? Or is there a lower seat u can buy ?

[@HockeyVictory66]

This is a great bike if you have extra $30k. I rarely see anyone riding a Diavel in Southern California where there are 10 million people, because the price is off the charts and doesn’t even come with saddlebags.

[@MarkSmith-oy1dn]

1:55 not bad for a sound check All she needs is a full acro exhaust

[@briank3754]

What are guys riding that they feel the older Diavel is heavy? That light feel cheapens it up. I threw an Xdiavel around in England and it felt perfect and planted. I owned at 1198 Diavel and it handled like a dream. I suppose on a track it may be a bit bulky, but on the road the older Diavel was a beast.

[@hakanozdemir6113]

Love your energy brother. Keep on doing what your doing my G

[@lpete531]

Dude, the start button is also by the right throttle, and also it's on the V2. I never use the center on/off.

[@johankreiss5491]

hey chase can you like do like the 1100 sport pro version of ducati scrambler

[@chaseontwowheels]

If mountain has one available I sure can!

[@Techdeck758]

Chase, i have always loved thos bike. Dream bike...but im still dreaming about the motorcycle license. Im not sure why i hsve not taken action on this as yet. Only one thing i dont like about this new trim: the highlighted finish on the air intakes gives me VMax vibes. Does anyone feel this?

[@GeorgiaGrowGuy]

The generally accepted pronunciation in English here in the US is "Dee-Aaah-Vel"

[@amirtz3342]

Nah, Die aval son!

[@1Down5UpOfficial]

Has one of the most comfortable seats on a bike in my opinion 👌

[@vigilant.]

Try Honda goldwing😁

[@g.g.8279]

Do you compare it to the Rocket 3?

[@Shakalakaboom1234]

Man I clearly remember he had a video back of ducati x diavel s something .. it was a different video of the bike with a different model of course and the videography was just killer… can’t find it since ages

[@CorvusHyperion]

Not sure if I missed it but how tall are you?

[@Someoneunknown-ox5kc]

5 10

[@gamerxDNA]

I can say this in half-sleep that chase is 5'10" with a 32" in-seam 🤣🤣

[@Prof_X24]

No matter how much I look at the Diavel, it does not register "Cruiser" to me. Just looks like a thicc naked bike.

[@colinoz]

I would this compare to say an M1000R or S1000R?

[@leehiggins6468]

Love mine had a 1260S with Termignoni exhaust. I can't see paying 6G for exhaust but I definitely want it.

[@partisan-bobryk]

I have a 2023 Diavel 1260s, if you have the keys with you, you should never have to touch the switch under the screen. Also, the stock exhaust doesn't do it justice.

[@chirag4]

I have a 2023 XDiavel . . . . yes, you must carry the FOB/Key in your pocket at all times while riding, .... & also, the stock exhaust sounds agricultural, .... so replaced it with Termignoni Slip-On . . . that changed the soundtrack . . . now i have to wear ear-plugs for protection against hearing loss or ear damage

[@dustinn5490]

@@chirag4- He said “if you have the keys, you never have to touch the switch under the screen”…… just press the power up button the right side switch gear

[@thehammer3340]

Beautiful bike, with that beefy muscular appearance, it definitely reminded me of the VMAX.

[@rayhan4502]

They discontinued the V2?

[@SP-xd8gs]

whats a Die-Aval?

[@Gangstax111]

Hey could you do a review of the ducati x diavel nera??

[@kalinyorgov4068]

But the question is Diavel v4 better than the Rocket 3.

[@danbsimpson]

I had a Rocket 3 and was in love with this when it first appeared, but now it's just not as exciting as I thought it was, love the screen and the weird looking exhaust, but overall I feel like the Triumph is so well built and high end, and the torque gives it such a playful obnoxious character that's just giggle inducing fun.

[@danbsimpson]

I didn't hear anywhere near as many giggles on this vs The Triumph Rocket 3 you rode .... and yes I usually leave everything in sport mode and prefer to use my wrist to modulate and have "all the beans" as you said whenever I want them

[@damienmcmurray9786]

Met chase outside on this ride. Talked to him about getting me back into Ducati. It was hot and humid!

[@chaseontwowheels]

Nice talking with ya sir. Sorry I was rushing around so much that day.

[@radenemil979]

My dream bike 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Big_DT]

OC, and yes, I'll take a red one please.

[@zoas1]

OTC not only is that diavel my dream bike, but I lost my insta 360 last week too,😂 just our luck.🎉

[@BrentonHobson-w3r]

Dream bike

[@artemnazaretian4094]

Good job bro❤

[@Villani_AV]

A piece of me regrets not buying the 1260.. but this is incredibly.. just.. that price 😢

[@wrenchturners]

...did you find the lost Insta 360???

[@bfarm44]

Would if I could in arrest me red with the Akrapovic exhaust she’s such a beast

[@Kevin-lb6pn]

OC love the look of this bike 👍

[@midnight_purple5835]

I like the way 1260 Diavel looks more than this V4.The head light don't look good like the old one.

[@christianandersson2106]

Agree, this one is not as fun either.

[@mikehimes4833]

Cylinder deactivation expert

[@mikehimes4833]

I love when he revs the hell out of a bike that isn’t his .. just for the internet to see how cool he is as he sneaks away

[@tjey379]

Having trouble starting it, is that a security feature? But at that price I think that they should just include a fingerprint sensor. But wait, did you just ask the OC if they would buy this bike, it is a great bike all in all but honestly how many people have $26000 just lying around???????????

[@redsview]

Don't change the cruise control

[@redsview]

It's for slowing down or speeding up if you have to and so it can resume

[@redsview]

Chase is just a small brand

[@grizzlymac-tight]

Sorry about ur 360 bro much love

[@shadwox9808]

Love the Diavel , muscle cruiser is my thing but for me the Diavel look more like a naked bike style so i went for the Triumph Rocket 3 GT with the foward control the biggest motor in the industry and the torque for me its look more like a cruiser im very happy sorry Diavel.

[@ComedyGold-ml8wc]

The 1260 was an absolute piece of art. They sort of ruined the look.

[@KVenturi]

I would rather have this than a Streetfighter v4s

[@Tee1Hill]

D-AH-VOL

[@Auditrickz97]

👏👏👏👏👏👏finally 👍👍

[@logancrouse6030]

Maybe if I missed it. I feel like he got a spoortster s and papio gotten zero content on them

[@chaseontwowheels]

You are correct and I still have them. Just doing my best to get all the content out that we have. I do have plans for content on both bikes when I get a chance.

[@logancrouse6030]

@@chaseontwowheels sorry lol. Just some stuff I've been super excited about

[@2w0lf12]

OC: I think a great next First Ride would be the brand new 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+

[@chrisb5986]

26:10 LOL

[@DespressoPlays]

It doesn't look like a cruiser at all, what do you mean? lol

[@madrat5176]

Get the V4 Streetfighter before this. Much more power, better looking and thousands less…

[@MrWolf2212]

But are you going to use all that power??

[@madrat5176]

@@MrWolf2212 Yes, I have one and I definitely do 👍

[@gunmenow]

But this one looks so cool, it’s irrational.

[@madrat5176]

@@gunmenow I think the Streetfighter looks better and it’s such a better ride. And just as comfortable. The Diavel is cool as well, but not at this price… Less bike for thousands more

[@aintnodisco7127]

Counterpoint: The Streetfighter is a naked sports bike with completely different seating, leg position, and ergos. The Desmo valve train needs servicing at half the distance the Diavel does, so expect your cost savings the diminish the more you ride. It does make more power and torque at considerably higher RPMS. So if your riding style is to bounce off the rev limiter on interstates, yeah, the Streetfighter has its place. If we're going to talk price, value and performance, then you and I might as well have bought Yamaha MT-10s or some other metric bike. For me, I'll keep the Diavel V4 and the Ducati style. If I were to get another Ducati, it might be a Monster or Scrambler. The Steetfighter/Panagale world, as nice as I see that it is, is no place I plan to visit.

[@vk2wjd]

Holy shit, you could talk underwater with a mouth full of golf balls!!!!

[@ejdtm]

That doesn’t look like a cruiser at all. Looks like a naked bike.

[@LOLewie]

Theres another power button on the handlebar, below the start switch. Theres another power button on the handlebar, below the start switch. Theres another power button on the handlebar, below the start switch. Theres another power button on the handlebar, below the start switch. Theres another power button on the handlebar, below the start switch. Theres another power button on the handlebar, below the start switch. Theres another power button on the handlebar, below the start switch. Theres another power button on the handlebar, below the start switch. Theres another power button on the handlebar, below the start switch. Theres another power button on the handlebar, below the start switch. Seriously wtf. every reviewer misses it. You'd only need to use the one below the cluster when using the PIN to start it.

[@andyyougoonie]

If the Goonie must miss Smortcon at least I can still be first

[@gypo_gault]

Ride the Supersport

[@DrmSeki]

The main reason I'm riding a motorcycle is because of the monster noises it makes. And this is Diavel, the notorious devil. Honestly, this sound just doesn't fit. All its other features may be good, but the most important feature is that it has left its other good features in the background.

[@latenighttiger]

Don’t like the look of these things, great review as always though Chase.

[@Honda1k]

Kinda looks like the cb1000r

[@oo-dd3lk]

A lovely bike ! Thirsty and very technically advanced. Long service intervals, but not a simple home mechanics bike, like a Harley. And, no character whatsoever, like most European bikes.. I’m in the U.K.

[@KangHM]

Is it dee-ah vel? is it dee-ah-vole? or is it die-ah-vel?

[@anmolverma859]

Dee-aa-vel

[@jdubt8046]

30k on a bike. I wish I could lol.

[@justinleuropa]

Dee-ah-vel

[@oo-dd3lk]

Never mind mispronunciation of “ Diavel “ Americans can’t even pronounce “ Ducati “ properly without mangling it 😂 “ Doo - Cah - Tee “ ( makes me smile being from Northern U.K. ! ) … No insult intended ! I find the rapid speech manner funny too ! Is he in a rush to be somewhere ?

[@briank3754]

I hate to say it but this V4 Diavel looks and sounds like a cheap Japanese bike. What was Ducati thinking? I love the 1198 and 1260 Diavels and owned an 1198. I am back in the market for a Diavel or Multi. I guess its off to the used market for a 1260S. I hope this 4 cyclinder Japanese bike engine phase is just for the emissions and Ducati will catch up with big twins and bring back the Desmo engines.

[@ridelikebuu]

I'm flabbergasted by how many people are stuck on the screen on a motorcycle. IMO I don't care. I want a bike that doesn't have one 🤣. The only time I look at it is when I'm checking the time. YOUR RIDING A MOTORCYCLE YOU DON'T HAVE THE LUXURY OF LOOKING AT BEAUTIFUL GAUGES 😂.

[@kavehsaffari5565]

how hard is it to pronounce properly?

[@briandagostino7009]

Oil change every 9 thousand miles? That just doesn’t sound right. I don’t care about the ducati science.

[@andyyougoonie]

First

[@hextunes]

Wow sounds realy weird

[@koibuisness536]

1st

[@XPOstreetfighter]

Dee-aa-vl

[@topolino65]

For the love of God it's "Dee Av Ellle"..BTW I sent you an email years ago about Skully and how the new owners stole money from all the original backers by promising to honour their original orders from the two sheisters that started the original company and you failed to respond with any information. Thanks for the complete lack of response. You really do care about your viewing audience. NOT.

[@jbrosupra]

You dont use that button to start it. Why cant you reviewers learn? You push down on the starter switch. Thats it. That button is for the pin. Thats it.

[@Carlisho]

Reviewers are so lazy these days that they cant be bothered to do any research on their shit.