Wednesday, May 18, 2016
2016 Ducati XDiavel S Review
The XDiavel S in gloss black (Thrilling Black) with a matt black stripe and red trim. On this version the entire engine is gloss black and also the belt covers are machined to go away the aluminium in sight.
Ducati enters the cruiser world and does thus in its terribly own means, presenting a real cruiser but one that boasts the look, technical content and performance that is typical of Ducati bikes. The XDiavel is “low speed excitement”, where the relaxed low-speed riding is typical of the cruiser world, while the excitement and Adrenalin of sports riding is unmistakeably Ducati. The X in XDiavel represents precisely that: 2 apparently totally different, distant worlds that come along in one distinctive bike, a synthesis in which each square measure complete, without compromise.
Cruiser Culture, Italian Beauty
The new XDiavel is the meeting of Italian experience and crusier culture,performance that merges with ergonomics. The star is the colour black, and its symbolic meanings, long since used as opposing halves with relevancy personality, mystery, strength and elegance.
Ducati enters the Cruiser domain and does thus in its own unreproducible means, presenting a true Cruiser with all the look, technology and performance one expects from a Ducati thoroughbred. Called the XDiavel, it brings together 2 worlds: the Cruiser world - low speeds, relaxed riding, long journeys and feet forward ergonomics - and the Ducati world, characterised by Italian vogue, refined engineering and unparalleled performance.
The XDiavel ensures the "low speed excitement" typical of a Cruiser and the adrenaline rush of sports riding that Ducati has created its own. That's what the X in XDiavel stands for: the merging of 2 apparently separate, distant worlds on one bike, a superb combination wherever each square measure accomplished while not compromise.
Type Ducati Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing), L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, Dual spark, Liquid cooled
Displacement 1.262 cc (77,0 cu in)
Bore x Stroke 106 x 71,5 [mm] (4,17 x 2,81 [in])
Compression Ratio 13:01
Power 156 hp (114,7 kW) @ 9500 rpm
Torque 95,0 lb-ft (128,9 Nm) @ 5000 rpm
Fuel injection Bosch fuel injection system, Full ride-by-wire system, Øeq 56 oval throttle bodies
Exhaust Stainless steel exhaust and muffler with dual oval exits, Catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
Emissions EURO 4
Gearbox 6 speeds
Ratio 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25
Primary drive Straight cut gears, Ratio 1,84:1
Final drive Belt, Front sprocket Z28, Rear sprocket Z80
Clutch Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Frame Tubular steel trellis frame
Wheelbase 1.615 mm (63,58 in)
Rake 30°
Trail 130 mm (5,12 in)
Front suspension Adjustable Ø 50 mm (Ø 1,97 in) usd fork
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.72 in)
Front wheel Light alloy, Cast, 3,5"x17"
Front tyre Pirelli Diablo Rosso II, 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension Single shock absorber, Adjustable preload and rebound, Remote reservoir, Single sided cast/trellis frame swingarm
Rear wheel travel 110 mm (4.33 in)
Rear wheel Light alloy, Cast, 8,00" x 17"
Rear tyre Pirelli Diablo Rosso II 240/45 ZR17
Front brake 2 x 320 mm (12,60 in) semifloating discs, Radial Brembo monobloc 4-piston M4-32 callipers and radial master cylinder, Bosch cornering ABS as standard equipment
Rear brake 265 mm (10,43 in) disc, 2-piston floating calliper, Bosch cornering ABS as standard equipment
Fuel tank capacity 18 l (4,75 US gal)
Dry weight 220 kg (485 lb)
*Wet weight 247 kg (545 lb)
Seat height 755 mm (29,72 in)
Instrumentation 3,5" TFT colour display and dedicated warning light display
Ducati electronics Riding modes, Ducati Safety Pack (Bosch cornering ABS + DTC), DPL (Ducati Power Launch), RbW, Cruise control, Hands-free
Warranty 24 months
Mainteinance service intervals 15.000 km (9000 mi)/12 months
Valve clearance check 30.000 km (18000 mi)
Versions Dual seat
Additional equipment Full-led lighting**, Backlit handlebar switches