New 2023 Ducati Diavel V4 Announced: 6 Things You Need To Know!

[@BigRaku]

Some interesting changes and if I was just now shopping for a Diavel, I'd likely be sold on it, BUT I bought the '21 model and looking from that perspective? No regrets. I love the rawness of the twin's torque and personally feel they hit the aesthetic sweet spot with the 1260. The trellis, especially in red, is to me iconic, so I'm happy to have committed prior to it's demise. Not a huge fan of the quad exhaust exits, but the Pillion seat cover is a sweet standard feature.

[@minatormyth]

Great to see the unique rear folding foot pegs are back.

[@Section9.P.S]

Tried the 2017 Ducati Diavel Carbon with the California Superbike School, and it was breathtaking, the new update, less weight, more power, wow, words fail me !

[@darylclifford]

I pretty much love all Ducati models!! This too!

[@AlreadyDeadInside83079]

I never thought I'd ride anything but 1000cc RR sport bikes for the rest of my life. This bike has changed my mind. I think I've found my next bike. I know I have😍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@foesfly3047]

The Diavel was my gateway drug from a custom V-twin cruiser and a big V-twin touring bike to the sport bike fleet I ride today Ninjas ZX14R, ZX10RR and H2 Full Brock’s Stage-2 @ 284hp. So be careful if considering a Diavel. Ironically as I’m turning 60 in a few months I am considering a little more comfortable riding position and may want to return to the morphidite Ducati for the sake of my jacked up C-spine 🤪

[@SirGalahadThePure]

The 2021 1260S was my first foray into the "cruiser" bike. As I got older, I wanted to move away from the sport bike scene but still wanted something fun to ride that was a bit more comfortable. Maybe I was too tall for it or just too used to sport bikes, but it was a bit too uncomfortable for me at highway speeds. Anything over 70 and I got beat up by the wind pretty good. It was pretty tiresome on long trips. It is a gorgeous bike and was great cruising around town. However, with all that power, it begged to get opened up on the highway. Still, I ended up selling it.

[@lgrw660factory]

Ducati’s bikes are now so expensive they’ve become totally irrelevant to me as a rider of relatively moderate means.

[@jk8897]

Yea like it's always been so cheap....

[@jamesarthur9539]

Lucky U. Not to be duped .!! I have been a loyal Ducati owner since 2012 .Currently own 3 of their bikes.I had a nightmare experiance with a dealer when my bike went in for it's 1st yearly service in June 22. They damaged the oil sump, it had to be modified by another dealer. .I was forced to pay for the damage repair.I took the matter to Ducati H.Q Bologne. Customer service stinks .Was so shocked by H.Q attitude. No money refund ,no apology,from dealer or Bologne. Bikes are now so crazy expensive. The New V4 engine is an acholic on fuel.Thanks but no thanks.I will never buy another Ducati. U only fuck with my wallet 1 time You Ducati arrogant pricks.!!!

[@blackkitty1774]

@@jamesarthur9539 you sound angry.

[@njohnson3331]

Occasionally my wages catch up to their entry level priced bikes, but then the cost or rent goes up, or some other financial issue prevents me from seriously considering it. By the time I get the money for a down payment either nothing but the most expensive bikes are available, or they've announce another model that's much more expensive. You could try for the used market, but there are a number of scary reasons people ditch their Ducatis.

[@mark675]

@@blackkitty1774 wouldn't you be?

[@szaesz8190]

"Sometimes though, you go out to get away from your pessanger" Freakin' Brilliant!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Great vid btw, keep it up Monsigneur

[@pistolpete6321]

Not sure how people afford these motorcycles but boy are they beautiful! Great video!

[@mark675]

PCP Is the only way most people can do it

[@tablet647]

i love that bike , even without the new engine

[@Firestorm637]

Italians make beautiful bikes. Always loved the Diavel

[@enzo6sixty]

Excited to see this new Diavel in the streets! You look like you're loosing weight, looking great!

[@cameronmale83]

The way they like it.

[@mack_solo]

4:00 - yeah, like EVERY TIME i get on the bike 😄 I dunno - on paper the old one looks more "cruisey", and I thought that one had already nailed the balance between the cruise and the naked pretty well. Combine it with the price of the new model and the 1260 looks to be a better value IMO.

[@mohamadshalabi3613]

Nice looking as always....2 are coming sold here...looking forward to introduce the VMAX on a traffic light....

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Not sure🤔. Rob, I think you're right regarding the reason behind adopting the V4 - simpler production line throughput. The looks and the concept might not be to everyone's taste but hey! We're lucky to have such choices still. Enjoy it whilst you can before the electric revolution brings a miserable generic future.

[@damonchen4397]

I've been waiting this! Always good job Motobob !

[@Cataclysm1]

This thing with the touring pack is more than a Goldwing. INSANE. It’s awesome, but holy effffffff

[@Firestorm637]

Love headlight, taillight, and 4 exhaust

[@kingjiggsfishingborcay]

Finally they listened to me💪🏽 ditching that old-school pipes frame,,looks badass ✊🏽

[@Dispariabooks]

A guy had a brand new 2022 Diavel at my MSF course earlier this year. I love that he got his license on his first real bike...and that this was it 🫠. The bike is even better/crazier looking in person and is a head-turner. But if I was spending that much on a bike, I'm not sure it would be that...unless I had enough money that it was *one* of my bikes. I'd love to see the new one in the wild (I'd love to hear it, specifically).

[@doubleaaaron]

There is a lot going on on this bike, but i like it. Especially in black.

[@cpuuk]

I'll take the R3.

[@TheAgalmic]

I ordered one of these on the day of release, I wasn't sure my current red 1260s could be beaten but I was sold on the weight and then they threw in satnav and a cleaner rear with that seat cowling and I was sold. I can't afford the racing exhaust until I've ridden it for a year and when the insurance drops dramatically.

[@ragerider6283]

Nice vid. I don't want one (couldn't afford it even if I did!) but I think it looks absolutely amazing. A neo Judge Dredd ride for sure.

[@haarismahmood520]

waiting for the monster v4

[@timviei]

My dream came true. Now let's wait fore the Diavel X V4 with saddlebags options.

[@08cmax]

Hopefully XDiavel with 1299+ instead of the V4. As it was designed to compete with traditional American cruisers

[@Firestorm637]

I like the 4 exhaust similar to MV AGusta Dragster 800rr

[@08cmax]

Agree just wish it was as cool looking as the Brutale. That’s what the aftermarket is for I suppose 😅

[@its_bittu9970]

The best youtube channel with good info about bikes … keep it up bro loads of love from india🇮🇳

[@apenneukende]

Go fish those monkeys from the river you dog rapist

[@NBMBC40]

Great video Rob, stupid price for the new Diavel which I've never really liked the look of even with this new one, but each to there own.

[@MundaneMarcus]

in my country it’s $60-80kSGD btw

[@calebbrown2983]

that tail section reminds me of the rvs#1

[@a小胡]

What a beautiful machine she is.

[@las_lucas]

Best looking diavel! This thing is gorgeous!

[@leward]

Over 30k for the bike and obvious upgrades…think I’ll wait a few years.

[@timparsons8515]

Crackin vid Bob...1st thought was, its a new Vmax...!

[@danielcespedes2843]

Given the price difference....what would you go for: Diavel or bmw r1250r Sport? cheers Dan

[@DucatiDiaries]

I think it's a great bike. I was planning on trading in my '20 1260 S but I just noticed there's no Diavel V4 S version so I'm wondering if that's coming out a year later and I should wait...

[@vlads97]

From a basic analysis of past releases, I’d say they will more than likely release the S version in a half year if not earlier. Probably spring unveiling with units hitting showrooms late summer.

[@ziplague]

Not liking what ducati is doing the past couple years, might be time to stock up on some Testastretta 11 L-twin bikes with trellis frames, cus feels like ducati is ditching them alltogether. Sad

[@roymattison3515]

Sad to see the trellis frame go. The engine needs more bling and the hoses hidden.

[@bobharris5759]

Enjoyable video review! 👏👏👏 IMHO I my Gen 1 Diavel Carbon Red, and in fact Gen 1 Diavels in general look much better. Seeing it at the show confirmed this for me. Can’t stand the look of the rear wheel personally and, as others have said, the price is “salty” to say the least. I hate to think how many combinations there are within the bikes set up for customers to choose from / get confused by / simply get wrong. I don’t doubt that the new V4 Diavel is dynamically better but would I notice in normal road use? Yes, Gen 1 suspension needs improving but it would cost nowhere near the cost to change bikes.

[@umakantgajjewar8898]

Good riding position, but it’s difficult to like that headlight.

[@ericpoulin4568]

I'll check it live asap, but from what I see, to my taste, the previous V2 one is far, far sexier.

[@bruceleong9534]

“Not quite as aesthetic as the previous model” is the understatement of the year. This Diavel hasn’t just been hit with the ugly stick it’s been bashed to a pulp with it. But then again, I always thought form and function should go hand in hand. This bike is style for the sake of style and nothing else.

[@Dukerdr]

That's funny, because I always thought the V2 Diavels were too ugly to ride, and this new one looks more balanced, and classy....like a body builder in a nice suit. Different strokes...

[@bruceleong9534]

@@Dukerdr I think you’re right about “different strokes”. I’m old and ride a boxer with shaft drive so I guess I really have no right to be brandishing the ugly stick in other bikes’ directions.

[@nr3157]

Aesthetic is subjective, some people see the new V4 as a gorgeous hot as hell bike. The important things are power, comfort, weight, these things are not subjective.

[@vwr32jeep]

I like everything about it except the headlight. Something a bit more traditional would have really set off the front end. I don’t mind losing the trellis frame on this as much as when they took it from the Monster. I’m still mad about that one. 😡

[@umakantgajjewar8898]

Agree. It’s hard to like headlights on most motorcycles these days for me. Would love to see modern touch to traditional headlights. I like headlights on Moto Guzzi. These are more to my liking. If you get a chance, checkout Moto Guzzi Griso, which has traditional yet with modern/fresh touch, and looks beautiful.

[@vwr32jeep]

@@umakantgajjewar8898 yes! Moto Guzzi keeping that classic look! 👍

[@flatcapcaferacer]

I can appreciate the manufacturers claims on zero to 60 mph or 0 to 100 kph. I'm sure there are people you can get those claims but I'll tell you my zero to 60 mph at 3.7 seconds on my Thruxton R have beat quite a few of those bikes to 60 mph who claim below three seconds. Stock wheelbase bikes will eat up average to good riders when trying to launch the high horsepower bikes.

[@thespectator5259]

Your probably going to get humbled if you think you will have fare the same against a newer Diavel like you do with what I am assuming you usually go up against (let me guess, 600cc class crotch rockets?) I get that you may be able to beat such bikes off the line due to their disadvantageous geometry (at least for drag racing from a dig) despite their *theoretical* 0-60 times. Indeed, to actually get a stock 600cc or even a 1000cc bike consistently within the 3 second range for 60mph takes a skilled rider, but Diavels are literally built different. They have MUCH longer wheelbases than normal bikes, have a lower center of gravity and they also use VERY fat wide rear wheels with a lot of grip. Unlike crotch rockets, a Diavel's inherent geometry lends to actually making the 3 seconds to 60mph quite attainable for even lower skilled riders. Oh and most of them also have launch control and TC. The Diavel is one of the rare few bikes where you can consistently get the claimed 0-60 times without stressing about flipping it over AND also be able to carve corners with it.

[@flatcapcaferacer]

@@thespectator5259 Everything I race against has higher horsepower or better horsepower to weight ratio. Quite a few 600cc sport bikes, Rocket 3s, Zx1400Rs Harley Destroyers, Aprilia Tonos, Speed Triples, BMW S1000Rs, phase whatever Harley's, Suzuki Hayabusa, etc. It is almost impossible for me to beat most them in the quarter mile especially when then have the stretched swing arms and they are good. I've beat more than a few even when my ET is higher mainly from reaction times. Many new or inexperienced riders have reaction times of ,4 to .6 sec and my average is .06 which is a significant difference. Many times riders get flustered when they get jumped and miss gears, hit the rev limiters or both which helps me. If a bike ridden by an average rider capable of a low 11 or high 10 second quarter will beat me. Anything less than that is possible and in the last six years I'm 67-27 about 71%.

[@yiannishayabusaofficial]

WOW ! ! ! ! AWESOME VIDEO AMAZING FANTASTIC ! ! ! ! ! !

[@cdi919]

I actually like the look. It looks like a buell 1125cr.

[@Speedracer155]

I think they should have stayed with the 1260 V-twin

[@timh6845]

Another victim of emissions regulations

[@sidwilson9556]

I’ve had the X Davel and the Triumph Rocket 3…. I was tempted but then the price…… I think it’s a touch too high for me…. Pity. It looks fantastic i my opinion.

[@tubejorrit]

point 7, wait a couple of months and they will announce the S model with ohlins semi-active suspension for a just 3800,- more

[@brucec2787]

Less torque in a cruiser? I'm betting significantly less at street RPMs. I think this video is correct, this has more to do with streamlining production than building a better bike.

[@dennis.lc8407]

Now I am pretty sure that there will be a hypermotard v4 😂

[@JesusAlleineRettet]

I wait for the V4S want Öhlins

[@davidsweetman2363]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Knoxvillemoto]

I mean 23k isn't thaaaat expensive compared to alot of Harleys. Me personally I'm not a cruiser kinda guy. That being said I'm currently planning on buying a penigale V4S so it doesn't seem toooo too steep.

[@gabymotsoloc9295]

Great update and all but one question spring to mind over and over and over. Why don't you pronounce DUCATI as DUCATI instead of calling it some sort of ~DŹIKACI~ for infinity. You know what I mean....

[@hardelford8544]

The headlight looks like a KTM for me lol HAHAHA.

[@sterlingforbes3872]

I wonder if there will be changes to the xdiavel for '23?

[@HeinousinAppearance]

When the XDiavel gets it I'd be interested, but at basically 30k USD its competition gonna be stiff.

[@roymattison3515]

Where can I get a V4 model engine like yours at 2:03?

[@78Outlaw]

Strange one this, looks good, not sure I prefer the V4 over the torquey L Twin, seems more like a fat Streetfighter, for more money, the outgoing 1260S might make a great buy 💡 🤔

[@sbmphoenix]

Wanted it so bad until you said the price.... not for me!

[@joseluiz1875]

#MOTOPOWER!🌀

[@piyalkarmakar2370]

Looks like ducati monster on steroids

[@n300zx931]

Hum. On the fence here about this motorcycle. V4 are great, but this is a cruiser and the V2 is right at home there. All and all it'll be a great bike, but odd set up. Guess it makes sense, but hard to grasp.

[@Firestorm637]

It’s a premium bike from Ducati

[@ianwarren]

My sons gone mad! Suggested I might like this as a bit of a step up from my CBR650R first big bike for our European bike tour next year! Eek glad he’s paying! Should help me not hold him up on his V4SP2 due being delivered next month! The Honda is so slow on the German Autobahns next year As the Honda could only manage an indicated 148 mph with a fat git and two panniers!

[@jyredjericocalimpong1336]

How i wish that they put the V4 on the hypermotard models. If they did that will be the true meaning of the "HYPER" in the Hypermotard name.

[@anne-mariebosley2260]

Nice bike but again way too pricey for what you get. For this price I would expect full Ohlins semi active suspension and some nice carbon fibre bits.

[@ricokimbro4316]

Like everything but the exhaust.

[@gibshall2007]

It’s the best road bike you could possibly buy

[@rzrpwr]

No trellis frame ruined it for me. Hopefully it lowers price on older models. It could go the opposite way tho.

[@bendipranav6089]

I really think that the front looks like it’s from a Chinese bike 😆😂

[@daveinwla6360]

My staff is already too busy servicing and GUARDING my Bugatti.

[@08cmax]

Don’t you want something fast? 😉

[@daveinwla6360]

@@08cmax - :-)

[@FinicumHardy]

The previous Diavels were awful looking but this one looks awesome to me in a sort of anime way. If it hits with low rpm torque like a cruiser must have then I'd be sold, but if the motor makes you work all the time to be in the power then it defeats the purpose of a power cruiser. On my tight curvey roads where strait shots are short and rare, you need a bike that feels great pretty much staying in 3rd gear.

[@FinicumHardy]

@OFFIALMOTOBOB sent an email, not sure what "inbox above" is and you have no DM field in your profile

[@MrBlompod]

But it doesn't have a cruiser riding position at all, the Rocket roadster and the Vmax aren't cruisers either. They're all naked muscle bikes. A cruiser is a Fat Boy or an Indian.. And that tail light might trigger my trypophobia 😳 You still do the best motovids on KZbin though 😉

[@rampage3337]

wet weight means with fuel. wet weight is when the bikes has all it's fluids and is ready to ride

[@leonardoatx3]

I love it.

[@Rocketboy-qg6ts]

Was looking at one of these or a multistrada, until I saw they drink 60% MORE petrol than a BMW or KTM equivalent. Went for the KTM, plus almost 8 grand less! 😮

[@chaseychaseum5366]

So, an updated VMAX, with higher maintenance cost, for just 13 grand more... or twice the price of a clean used max.

[@08cmax]

Yeah but it’s a Ducati. VMax is a machine (awesome at that!) but the Ducati is an experience. Even if I do say this one is ugly

[@chaseychaseum5366]

@@08cmax Have you ridden the VMAX1700? Trust me, it's an experience!!! Especially after 3rd gear!

[@08cmax]

@@chaseychaseum5366 The speed and performance is not what I am referring to. And definitely not the reliability lol it’s everything else

[@jimhedley7459]

Hi motobob , I own a 63 plate , Ducati diavel which I loved , until it kindly snapped it crankshaft at 19000 miles , 3 years ago , it’s got mega expense kit on it , so I don’t want to break it , so it’s on the back burner for now ,untill I find a gen 2 engine , I also have the gen 3 diavel with quickshifter , auto blipper , termis , heated grips , yes it’s a bit of kit , but I’d say still not worth the money!! the new v4 is easily going to cost in excess30 k once you start ticking the accessory catalogue!! You can’t get 30k worth of enjoyment out of any bike , I’d wait 3 year and find a v4 diavel with low miles and all the bits I want on it ,!! Unless the crank goes on the gen 3 first 😢😢🏍👍why do I like Ducati’s !!!

[@yohvh]

I really don't know if I like the 2014. Diavel 1200 or this one better. The 1260 was not that pretty.

[@tubejorrit]

Xdiavel for me, more sleek and numble looking

[@cameronmale83]

Non-adaptive suspension and non-adaptive cruise control... They have missed a massive opportunity here.

[@tubejorrit]

Just wait 6 months after the release, they will announce an S version with ohlins semi active and adaptive cruise so early adapters will regret their purchase and trade in their just-bought normal version for the S model.

[@cameronmale83]

@@tubejorrit Yeah I think you're on the money there! Cynical from them, but it is Audi who run that business.

[@johnmclean4911]

The hp is a bit disappointing being a v4 it's much the same as the v2 version. Ducati would have just as well stuck a v2 engine in it.

[@batmikipig]

This is one of the coolest bikes to me... but it's a bit weird. The motor seems made of plastic. There are red parts, black parts and too many different shades of aluminium... the shape is amazing but the more I stare at it the weirder it gets

[@ธนาสังข์เถื่อน-ข9ญ]

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[@UR-CR-07-fifa]

Fzs V3 red

[@paullacey2999]

Lovely but well out of my means!

[@mikemccormick8115]

I have an XDiavel. Test rode the V4. Love the smoother engine with no vibration or jerky character. But for me that’s the only plus. All other aspects like acceleration, braking, handling, comfort, tech, etc. are very minimal improvements, unnoticeable from the already great V2 Diavel. Looks wise, the V4 misses the mark. Some Diavel character is lost except for rear tire. Looks more like a generic super naked bike and in red, a jigsaw puzzle with 2/3 pieces missing. Black much better and hides all the plastic better. Cool exhaust though. But get rid of the cylinder cut out. Thats just dumb, Ducati, you can’t sugarcoat it. A mixed bag for me but not worth the switch from my gorgeous XDiavel.

[@senpaikamotemoto9362]

Ohhhh a V4 😱. This is the best time yamaha resurrects the VMAX.

[@omarkhan1434]

Expensive? You already know they’ll drop the S model next year with Ohlins and charge another couple grand.

[@AncestralFuel]

I had a lot of hopes for this bike. The looks just do not do it for me. Those big intakes on front and almost silly exhaust just kill the looks. Sticking with Streetfighter. Not as comfortable but sure looks better and is certainly more nimble.

[@giovanniricci4369]

Nice vid as usual but too expensive ✌️

[@davidhardstaff8110]

Wish I had money

[@morri03]

I’m a Ducati owner but I think they have jumped the shark some time ago.

[@blamestormer9941]

A V4 engine, big air intake scoobs power "cruiser"... where have I seen that before...

[@paulv22]

No R1250R video?

[@tubejorrit]

BMW didnt release a press PDF with the small changes I think.

[@Dukerdr]

I like this, I could sell my Supersport, my Monster and my Japanese Cruiser for just one bike in the garage.

[@paulskyis50]

I want one 😚