Ducati Diavel V4 revealed: 168 hp Granturismo V4 engine

Ducati Diavel V4 revealed: New design and 168 hp Granturismo V4 engine

The new V4 configuration engine churns out a maximum power output of 168 bhp against the 157 horses delivered from the L-twin powerplant.

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The peak torque output has gone down by a scratch at 126 Nm against 128.8 Nm previously.

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The new engine also attracts a greater fuel consumption by over 16%, and to make up for that, the bike sports a larger, 5.3-gallon fuel tank.

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The new V-Four Ducati Diavel tips the scales at 211 kg dry, and 236 kg with its 20-litre tank brimmed to the neck.

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In comparison to the V-Twin Diavel 1260 S the bike weighs 10 kg less and is also 70 kg lighter than the Harley-Davidson Breakout motorcycle.

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The new Diavel has also been updated with a host of electronics and features including three Power Modes and four Riding Modes.

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The bike continues to run on a supermassive 240/45 rear tyre which gives it an intimidating look.

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