Riding The New 2023 Ducati Diavel V4: Worth £23k?!

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[@richardcerritelli9657]

I'm tired of all the comments about all these mad people saying they like their old original Ducati diavel twin engine better then this lol they're just trying to justify purchasing there old bike you're not even in the same league this bike is a hundred times better looking far superior the best-looking bike I ever seen I might purchase it.

[@SlowRiderDucati]

I love my 2023 Ducati Diavel V4. I have over 15,000 miles so far and I'm on my third set of tires. I have installed the Termignoni Titanium Dragster exhaust, Upmap, and P08 intake filter. Adds 10 HP. Also the UpMap runs all four cylinders all of the time. Slow Rider out.

[@stewy62]

I enjoy all things MOTOBOB but I’ve got to say that these Vlogs are definitely my favourite! 🇬🇧

[@charl12]

I like the optional exhaust, sure it cost more than a Suzuki SV650 but someone is going to tick that box good on them.

[@bobz1736]

Nice one, Bob ! Personally, I think they should have stayed with the twin and its low-end grunt and meaty soundtrack 🤔

[@damiengvideos4337]

I am glad this went to a V4. Being a 1000cc sport bike rider for the last 20 years I NEVER would consider a twin. Just not enough grunt up top. However I love my '24 Diavel V4. Nice grunt down low, good midrange but still pulls up top when I want it to. For me it's truly the best compromise between comfort and sport.

[@SaskRiderMoto]

Great Video. Love the other ones as well. The cost that everyone keeps bringing up, Yes it is more than the last version and more expensive than most other bikes that this would compete against in general. The thing is, some people are not looking at it, that compared to a full-on cruiser like HD Street Glide or Indian Chieftain Ltd, this is actually $5000 cheaper and way more fun/HP. In Canada, My 21 Indian Chieftain Limited was listed at $35,499 plus taxes and all other fees, I did not pay that price of course. So for me, to have a sports cruiser where it is better for commuting to work and back, to keep up with my son while we are out riding and he is on his zx6r, and have great electronics, I would gladly pay the $30,000 CDN vs what I paid for my current cruiser of $35,499 CDN and have more fun on the bike while saving some money.😎 I do not have experience with Ducatis and I am fairly new to riding so maybe I am way off track and not looking at this correctly, but I think this is reasonable 💰💰💰 for what you are getting and the fun factor of the v4.

[@bfarm44]

It’s very polarizing in appearance either you love it or you don’t I personally love it and the stock exhaust look. I’d modify the stock pipe to keep the look it’s not very hard you need a nine dollar hole saw to take out the back of the baffles and save 5k

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Great review Bob. Thank you. You’re coming through vocally crystal clear. What do you use for microphone set up?

[@SaskRiderMoto]

I would like to know this as well. 😁

[@chuckkelley5894]

I can see my stable will be needing a new stall before too long. I currently have an FZ, an Enduro, a Spyder RT Ltd. so the wife will actually get out with me occasionally and not bug me on all the other days I ride solo and I purchased a White Strip Diavel a couple of weeks ago that's being dropped off at the shop tomorrow to receive a tooth and nail job plus rubber. My understanding of the proper amount of bikes to own is, one more.

[@2WheelWeekendViking]

This video is fantastic! Bike looks amazing. Finally found something to replace my HD Road King Special with! It's lighter, more powerful, and clearly handles better. I'll be getting the optional side bags and backrest just in case my wife wants to join me. Cheers!

[@RichDunn]

Nice review. I didn't see any comms leads or wireless connectors to your Insta, so just wondered how you were recording the audio?

[@oliash92]

love your work, how do you think a 6' 2" rider would fit on it?

[@kunglee696]

Would rather have a street fighter. Aren’t muscle bikes meant to be about torque?

[@lambroskolovos346]

Cc

[@afletra]

@michaelbigdongovic3295 what do you mean? Vmax got a really high torque

[@motomat2]

Definitely.

[@luisdetomaso867]

93 ft/lbs isn't enough torque for you, tough guy? FYI the Streetfighter makes less peak torque and it doesn't peak until 2000rpm higher. Not ideal for public roads unless you are into doubling the posted speed limit

[@kunglee696]

@@luisdetomaso867 nah mate

[@Honda_Hooligan]

I know I'm probably in a big minority, but I personally prefer the look of the stock exhaust over the optional Akrapovic.

[@thehammer3340]

For that kind of money, the exhaust shouldn't sound so wimpy.

[@borilapostolov7474]

Great review, great bike with the newest tech on it. But I am a fan of the v2 still. Do not like the rider pegs design...and one more thing. Please keep your inner foot toes closer to the bike. Thanks so much

[@jonathanvicodasilva2025]

That looked like a lot of fun!

[@78Outlaw]

As a vmax owner - Looks wise and sound of this V4 leaves me a bit cold tbh, can blame EuroVb … it’s no Rocket to look at. It’s more a fat naked than a cruiser imo. I’d rather go SuperDukeGT I think: Despite being less agile I think the Rocket 3R would hustle up that road just fine, you just need to muscle it more. Is this Diavel worth 3k more than the Rocket, not a chance but I do think Triumph should respond and show us what that 2.5 triple can really do. A 200hp Triple 😈

[@micksanders2376]

Trading my '21 superduke gt for diavel v4 this week... Sure the sound of the GT with an AR slip on is amazing and the bike rides well, but looks have done haven't grown on me and looks out of place in every situation. The GPS and Bluetooth are below par 90s tech.

[@nihilbackster7418]

I like your jacket… which Rev‘it model is it?

I think the engine of the new multistrada has no desmo, am I wrong ?

[@joepye8008]

Living in a major U.S. city. For everyday riding, diavel v4 or monster sp?

[@sobedaytona]

What about the Rocket 3? How would you compare?

[@MrBiggles]

Good vid cheers 👍🏻 Lovely machine and an expensive toy but then like you said if you can afford it then why not have the best.

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

Insane pricing. Awesome bike.

[@Jay017]

I don’t know about the new look

[@johnlaw5762]

For that amount of money I’d like it to sound a little less like a 300cc

[@Firestorm637]

Harley CVO $40,000. This is a bargain 😊

[@briansupermag3918]

I haven't even thought about an a. "S" version. My GOD what would they add to it????

[@TheJWC56RSA]

Blasphemer you are!

[@seanrowe8894]

It sounded like a Moped..lol but an amazing bike!

[@TheAgalmic]

I've visited my local Ducati dealer and listened to the Diavel V4 and I can confirm that it has a deep, throaty rumble... it sounds great in the flesh (don't be fooled by these videos).

[@seanrowe8894]

@@TheAgalmic I believe ya!! My dream bikes are a Ducati!!

[@NeonLuvBar]

It's not worth £23k But it IS WORTH £28k with the Akrapovic Full Race Exhaust.

[@batmikipig]

This is basically an Xstreetfighter

[@JohnSmith-lk8me]

Nah it's slightly overpriced $19,999 US would've been a fair asking price but $26,695 US is asking to much. Good looking bike though.

[@richardcerritelli9657]

All bikes are ridiculously overpriced however if I did over price for a bike it would be this one.

[@dianam4985]

No, it's not

[@bfarm44]

I’m buyin more lottery tickets today

[@rayl5097]

a reskin mtsv4

[@10secondsrule]

Short an$wer for anyone already rich: NO.

[@winksmt01]

It's not worth £23, 000. Enough said.

[@richardcerritelli9657]

I thought it was 27k USA

[@josephdirnfeld3593]

Ugly, prior model was great

[@mohamadshalabi3613]

Mighty MAX will remain king of muscles

[@IanTed]

Win the Lottery I’d add it to my Multi V2S, at that price just a rich man’s toy when most guy’s are struggling to pay the bills since Brexit etc.

[@RRorfxsl_]

1260 looks better than this ☠️☠️☠️

[@TheAgalmic]

I have the 1260s in red and I must admit that this v4 looks better, especially as the 1260s has an ugly left-hand side and a beautiful right-hand side. The v4 looks good from both sides.

[@RRorfxsl_]

@@TheAgalmic ....🙌 Hmm... I don't like this new v4's head 🚶🏽🚶🏽🥲🥲

[@mauroignelzi329]

Even if I could afford it the sevis whould do me in

[@lampy707]

Prefer Triumph Rocket

[@davidyersz8668]

Too expensive great colour love the massive 240 back tyre, great horsepower too, don't like that huge bucket on the side with 4 pipes coming out from it, not as good looking as the NEW TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 which is cheaper