presentation of the DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018
the Diavel Carbon's adaptation to Euro4 standards in 2017 is almost anecdotal when you consider its track record. Barely redesigned in 2015, the Diavel Carbon was already getting a little grooming in 2016. Subtle, dark, shadowy elegance: reworked rim design, ceramic-coated exhaust pipes (Zircotec), new seat upholstery, and red out. Ducati's signature color has all but disappeared. Gone are the red-tinted frame and stripes; black has taken over everything.
with the Diavel, Ducati has entered an unknown category: the roadster-power-cruiser. And this charismatic, overpowering, fun-to-drive creation is a real success. The Diavel is visually and dynamically impressive. The standard version boasts a Superbike-derived twin with 162 hp, 240 mm rear gumshoe, huge 50 mm inverted fork, multiple electronic kickstands and a face that would calm the most rabid rottweiler. That may not be enough for some, and that's where the 1200 Diavel Carbon comes in. Have you seen the Diavel here and there with 152 horsepower instead of 162? Well, that's to be expected. The engine has lost nothing, but the measurement system has changed.
to justify its name, the machine is equipped with carbon fiber parts: the front fender, the fuel tank and the seat cover. Ducati enhances the Diavel's dynamism by saving weight on two strategic elements: the rims. The superb forged aluminum Marchesini wheels save 2.5 kilos. Another highlight is the surface treatment that allows the aluminum to sparkle within the black rim.
more elaborate color schemes reinforce the premium feel. Of course, the Carbon benefits from all the improvements of the Diavel Phase II: bevelled exhausts, redesigned headlamp with daytime LED half-ring, raised handlebars, dual ignition for each bowl of the Testastretta 11° block and a little more torque, slight touch-ups for certain parts (sides, headlamp cover....) and an even more pronounced plumbness.
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Key facts Ducati DIAVEL CARBON 1200 (2018) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- What a mouthful
- Poids contenu
- Technology
- Power
Weak points
- Tarif en hausse
- Summary protection
Prices
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22,890€
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Performance
- Max speed : 250 km/h (155.30 mph)
Specifications Ducati DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018
- Chassis
- Frame : Tubular steel mesh connected to 2 aluminum plates
- Fuel capacity : 17 liters (4.49 US gallons)
- Seat height : 770 mm (30.31 in)
- Length : 2,257 mm (88.86 in)
- Min height : 1,280 mm (50.39 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,590 mm (62.60 in)
- Dry weight : 205 kg (452 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 234 kg (516 lb)
- Front axle
- Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 50 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper
- Front tire : 120 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.5 bar
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 265 mm (10.43 in), 2-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 240 / 45 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.5 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder 90° L-shape , 4 strokes
- Injection Ø 58 mm
- Cooling system : liquid
- 2 ACT, desmodromic
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 1,198 cc
- 162 ch (159.80 hp) to 9,500 rpm
- 13.50 mkg to 8,000 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 1.28 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 15.19 kg/mkg
- Compression : 11.5 : 1
- Standard equipment
- Brake assist : ABS as standard
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018
- What is the power of the DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018?
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The DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018 develops a power of 162 ch (159.80 hp)
- What is the torque of the DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018?
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The maximum torque of the DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018 is 13.50 mkg to 8,000 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018?
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The DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018 is capable of reaching a top speed of 250 km/h (155.30 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018?
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The DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018 has a a dry weight of 205 kg (452 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 234 kg (516 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018?
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To ensure good accessibility, the DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018 offers a minimum seat height of 770 mm (30.31 in).
- What is the price of the DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018?
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The price of the DIAVEL CARBON 1200 2018 is 22,890€ in France
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 4 reviews
Rating : 5/5 Respond to petit loup
I've been riding it for 4 months and 5,000 kms, at full throttle with its 162hp and 13.5 mkg, and I can tell you that it really kicks ass!
on very strong accelerations, between the pulling power and the sound, you get the impression that hell is chasing you right behind and that it's taking everything in its path !!!!
it's still easy to drive, but requires experience and composure in view of its performance
V Rating : 5/5 Respond to Bru33