Ducati XDiavel: further distinction and propensity to travel for 2021 [PHOTO]

Low saddle, advanced footrests, pronounced thrust. X Diavel represents the second cruiser Ducati. For 2021, two characterizing versions are introduced that complement the S: the refined and essential Dark in matt black and the sportiest version Black Star with a livery that includes matte gray and black colors as well as hints of red and a distinctive X motif.

The cruiser designed by Ducati

Marked, sinuous, segmented design, with a distinctive 18-litre teardrop tank and an elongated profile. The engine appears clearly visible coupled to the trellis frame and among other peculiar aspects the voluminous rear tire also stands out 240 / 45 ZR17. Light units are listed full LED with a refined design, considering the front DRL motif and the streamlined rear area, within an electronic overview that includes a TFT in color from 3,5 inches, inertial platform (IMU) Bosch, three Riding Modes (Urban, Touring and Sport), Ride-by-wire (RbW), system ABS cornering, Ducati Power Launch, Ducati Traction Control and on the specimens S e Black Star Daytime Running Light e Ducati Multimedia System, to be added to an aesthetic that includes forged and anodized side frame plates with visible machining and rear-view mirrors made from solid aluminium.
The chassis includes adjustable suspensions made up of a 50 mm diameter front fork with black anodized stays and the S version also features DLC-coated stanchions, while behind a mono-shock absorber that can be managed in spring preload and rebound with a separate reservoir. Present in an almost horizontal position, the shock absorber operates together with a progressive kinematic mechanism and final belt drive. The front and rear wheel travel is 120 and 110 mm respectively. The braking system varies slightly starting from the Dark which features two 320 mm semi-floating discs at the front associated with a Brembo monobloc M4.32 caliper with four-piston radial attachment and PR18/19 radial master cylinder, while the S and Black Star together with the two semi-floating discs 320 include Brembo monobloc M50 radial-mount four-piston calipers and PR16/19 radial master cylinder. According to the information, the wheelbase amounts to 1.615 mm and the seat height is set at 755 mm. The catalog of matching accessories is varied.

Engine and character

For approval Euro 5 a new silencer and a new mapping linked to the engine are highlighted, allowing an increase of 8 horsepower in maximum power and a flatter and more functional torque curve. The 1262 cc Euro 5 Testastretta DVT twin-cylinder heart expresses a maximum thrust of 160 horses at 9.500 rpm and a peak of torque that it reaches 127 Nm at 5.000 rpm. Values ​​to be compared to a curb weight of 247 kg considering the new Dark and Black Star variants, or 249 kg for S, according to the information.
Furthermore, the Riding fashion urban favors functional use of the vehicle in a city environment, with a power reduced to 100 horsepower, a traction control (DTC) set at level 6 and the ABS on Safe & Stable.
With the company Riding Mode TouringHowever, the full power can be used but the curve is soft and usable, according to the indications. The DTC system appears at level 4 and the ABS always on Safe & Stable, keeping overall comfort in mind.
Finally the Riding fashion sport designed to express greater liveliness, together with the 160 horsepower it provides greater reactivity linked to a marked dynamism, with a reduced intervention of the DTC at level 2 by configuring the ABS to the Sport profile.

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