Ducati Diavel V4 RS Revealed
The new Ducati Diavel V4 RS will be a limited run production model that will cost $39,995 (Rs 35.2 lakh, approx.) and it can dash from a standstill to 100 kmph in just 2.5 seconds.
- 182 PS at 11,750 rpm
- 120 Nm peak torque at 9,500 rpm
- A new Ducati Power Launch system
The power has been hiked by 14 PS and the torque went down by 6 Nm. The engineers have said goodbye to the 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine, and the new 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale engine from the Panigale V4 takes its place.
The new engine pushes 182 PS at 11,750 rpm and 120 Nm of peak torque at 9,500 rpm. A new Ducati Power Launch system has been introduced that has three different levels which manage traction and torque delivery for efficient and precise acceleration.
The company claims that this launch feature enables newbie riders to get the most out of the bike and thus achieving quick launch times. The standard rider aids include a bi-directional quickshifter, Ohlins suspension setup, a lithium-ion battery, forged aluminium wheels, cruise control, single seat configuration, ducati power launch, a five-inch TFT dash, Ducati multimedia system, all LED lighting, lap timer, turn-by-turn navigation, a USB port, and backlit handlebar switches to name a few.
There are four ride modes on offer – Race, Sport, Touring and Wet. The bike ride of 17-inch forged aluminium wheels that come shod with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres. Braking duties are done by 330 mm twin rotors up front and a 265 mm single rotor at the rear.
And suspension duties are handled by 48 mm fully adjustable USD forks from Ohlins and a monoshock at the rear, also from Ohlins. The front suspension has a travel of 120 mm and the rear gets 145 mm of travel. There are carbon fibre bits on the bike including the tank covers, tail fairing, air intake ducts, and front and rear mudguards.
The bike has a seat height of 790 mm which can be lowered to 770 mm or hiked up to 810 mm according to the preference of the rider. It has a fuel tank capacity of 20-litres and tips the scales at 220 kg.