Ducati Diavel V4 ridden in India, uses engine from Multistrada V4; rivals Triumph Rocket 3.

Ducati Diavel V4

Quick review

Ducati Diavel V4 ridden in India, uses engine from Multistrada V4; rivals Triumph Rocket 3.

New V4 engine makes more power and revs higher than before.

Ducati Diavel V4 ridden in India, uses engine from Multistrada V4; rivals Triumph Rocket 3.

Despite carrying more fuel, bike is 13kg lighter than earlier 1260.

Ducati Diavel V4 ridden in India, uses engine from Multistrada V4; rivals Triumph Rocket 3.

Ride quality is quite amenable, nicest big-capacity Ducati within urban limits.

Instantly recognizable but over-styled and plasticky in some areas.

New 5-inch TFT dash is larger than before, Bluetooth is a Rs 8,000 optional extra.

Verdict

While it is quite pricey, the new Diavel manages to elevate the experience and is more user-friendly than before.

Price

Rs 25.91 lakh

Ex-showroom, India