Muscular, gritty, with its broad “shoulders” and proudly visible four-exit exhaust, Diavel V4 is designed to convey boldness and not go unnoticed. Starting with the new front and rear light cluster, the retractable passenger footpegs and the retractable rear grab bar are the details that make the difference and make the design of this bike even more unique and unmistakable.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2026 Ducati Diavel V4: HIGH PERFORMANCE SMOOTHNESS.
Introducing the new 2026 Ducati Diavel V4…
Muscle-roadster with supersport personality
The V4 Granturismo takes center stage on our muscle bike and allows it to express its personality to the fullest. Ducati’s four-cylinder engine guarantees high performance, combined with smoothness and regularity, at every rpm. The new chassis combines ideally with what have always been the Diavel’s strengths, such as its characteristic riding position and comfort in medium-range touring. In addition, thanks to a major weight reduction, handling and agility improve noticeably.
V4 Granturismo engine
In the Diavel philosophy, the engine is the fulcrum around which everything revolves: performance, character and style. That’s why Ducati designers started with the V4 Granturismo, making it the star of all design elements, with the mechanics prominently displayed as a distinctive feature.
Sporty and muscular design
With a steel fuel tank with an muscled, sculptural shape reminiscent of Ducati supersport bikes, the tail is light, slender and sharp. The air intakes are a breaking element in the side view, communicating all the muscular power.
The unmistakable Diavel signature
The rear light cluster consists of a matrix of punctiform LEDs positioned under the tail, also with an unmistakably Diavel optical signature: a unique, unprecedented and spectacular solution that makes the bike instantly recognizable.
Passenger Folding Footrests
To maintain maximum cleanliness in the single-seater configuration but at the same time offer the possibility of accommodating a passenger, the folding footpegs return and the retractable rear handle remains, two solutions capable of perfectly synthesizing style and practicality.
Exhaust
The exhaust returns to prominence in the side view and ends with a four-outlet muffler that immediately tells of the 4-cylinder architecture of the V4 Granturismo engine.
Tires and rims
Five-spoke wheels featuring an exclusive design with machined surfaces. At the front, the wheel rim is 3.5” x 17”, while at the rear there is an 8.0” x 17” rim. A 120/70 ZR17 tire is mounted on the front rim, while the rear tire is 240/45 ZR17. The tyres are Pirelli Diablo Rosso III.
2026 Ducati Diavel V4 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Displacement 1,158 cc (71 cu in)
Power 168 hp (124 kW) @ 10,750 rpm
Torque 93 lb ft (126 Nm, 12.8 kgm) @ 7,500 rpm
Seat Height 31.1 in (790 mm)
V4 Granturismo: the undisputed protagonist
Agile and manageable, surprisingly light
State-of-the-art equipment
Unique and unmistakable details
2026 Ducati Diavel V4 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Unmistakable design. Unique personality.
Muscular, gritty, with its broad “shoulders” and proudly visible four-exit exhaust, Diavel V4 is designed to convey boldness and not go unnoticed. Starting with the new front and rear light cluster, the retractable passenger footpegs and the retractable rear grab bar are the details that make the difference and make the design of this bike even more unique and unmistakable.
Muscolar lines
The front view also replicates the proportions of a lean and athletic physique, with broad shoulders giving way to a slim and tapered waistline with the classic sporty V-shaped tip. The air intakes, an element of rupture in side view, communicate the power of the V4 Granturismo, amplifying the scenic effect of its presence in front view.
Front Lights – Double-C DRL
At the front, the LED daytime running light is shaped like a double C, while the dynamic direction indicators are integrated into the handlebar, in front of the brake and clutch controls, making the front view cleaner.
Rear lights
The rear light cluster consists of a matrix of punctiform LEDs positioned under the tail. Like the DRLs at the front, it has an optical signature that reinterprets the double-C configuration.
Retractable handle and passenger footrests
To maintain maximum cleanliness in the single-seater configuration but at the same time offer the possibility of accommodating a passenger, the folding footrests return, and the retractable rear handle remains, two solutions capable of perfectly synthesizing style and practicality.
Passenger seat cover
The passenger seat cover is supplied as standard and easily removable, making it possible to transform the Diavel V4 from a two-seater to a single-seater with just a few gestures.
Designed around the V4 Granturismo
The V4 Granturismo takes center stage on our muscle bike and allows it to express its personality to the fullest. Ducati’s four-cylinder engine guarantees high performance, combined with smoothness and regularity, at every rpm.
Power, smoothness and lightness
Powerful, with high torque at all rpm (peak 93 lb ft at 7,500 rpm), but also extremely light and compact, the 168hp V4 Granturismo derived from the Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4 Desmosedici Stradale is at the same time smooth, regular and responsive from the lowest rpm.
An exciting and unmistakable sound
The extended deactivation system for the rear cylinders allows the engine to run as a two-cylinder or four-cylinder unit, producing a change in the tone of the exhaust sound when switching from one mode to the other. The V4 Granturismo has a deeper sound with lower frequencies when only the two front cylinders are active. The frequencies become higher when all four cylinders are operating. Unmistakable Ducati sound.
Designed to go far
The record valve adjustment check interval at 37,000 miles and the scheduled oil change every 9,000 or 2 years mean only one thing: more time to drive and enjoy the ride.
The extended deactivation system for the rear cylinders
The development of the V4 Granturismo also took into consideration fuel consumption and comfort: the extended deactivation system of the rear bank acts both during stops with the engine running, to reduce consumption and improve the thermal comfort of the rider and passenger.
Service interval at 37,000 miles
For the V4 Granturismo, the main service interval for the valve clearance check is 37,000 miles, a record that raises the standard of reliability and reduces maintenance costs.
Chassis and ergonomics
The technically refined chassis is centered on a lightweight aluminum monocoque frame attached to the cylinder heads, a single-sided swingarm cast in the same material, and steel trellis rear frame.
Suspension
Fully adjustable suspension (50 mm diameter upside-down forks and a single shock absorber with a separate piggyback reservoir). The wheel travel is 120 mm at the front and 145 mm at the rear, 15 more than Diavel 1260, with positive effects on the comfort of both the rider and the passenger.
Brakes
At the front, the braking performance of the Diavel V4 is guaranteed by Brembo brakes with Stylema® radial monobloc calipers operated by a PR16/19 radial brake master cylinder with integrated aluminum reservoir acting on two 330 mm diameter floating discs. At the rear, the 265 mm diameter disc is braked by a two-piston caliper, also produced by Brembo.
Tires and rims
Five-spoke wheels featuring an exclusive design with machined surfaces. At the front, the wheel rim is 3.5” x 17”, while at the rear there is an 8.0” x 17” rim. A 120/70 ZR17 tire is mounted on the front rim, while the rear tyre is 240/45 ZR17. The tires are Pirelli Diablo Rosso III.
Redesigned saddle
Saddle positioned at 31.1 in from the ground and redesigned to offer greater longitudinal space, support in strong acceleration and ample freedom of lateral movement of the body when leaning, thanks also to the excellent connection with the tank and to the footpegs located in a central position. The wide and raised handlebars have been brought 0.7 mm closer to the rider’s body to improve comfort and control in all situations.
State-of-the-art electronic equipment
The latest generation electronic package of the Diavel V4 is based on the use of a 6-axis inertial platform (6D IMU – Inertial Measurement Unit) capable of instantly detecting the roll, yaw and pitch angle of the motorcycle.
Cruise Control
Cruise Control makes highway transfers more relaxed.
ABS Cornering
The ABS system of the Diavel V4 includes the “cornering” function, which extends the ABS intervention even when the bike is leaning. The ABS Cornering appropriately uses the signals of the Bosch IMU inertial platform to optimally dose the braking power of the front and rear wheels even in critical situations and with the bike at an angle.
By interacting with the Riding Modes, the system is able to offer solutions suitable for every situation and riding condition as well as rider preference. The system acts with three different levels of intervention. Level 1 offers maximum performance for sporty riding, does not have the Cornering function, the rear lift detection (lift-up) activated and allows the rear to yaw when braking with ABS applied to the front only.
Level 2 ensures a balance between front and rear without rear wheel lift detection but with Cornering functionality active and calibrated for sporty riding. Level 3 allows the optimization of the braking action with detection of rear wheel lift and the Cornering function activated and calibrated for maximum safety (safe & stable configuration).
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO
The Diavel V4 is also equipped with the latest version of Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, adjustable on 4 levels. This system, using information from the Bosch 6D IMU, controls wheelie and allows for maximum acceleration performance with ease and safety. The DWC EVO more accurately detects the presence and extent of wheelies and intervenes to control them with a greater level of precision, to satisfy the rider’s requests even more accurately.
Turn By Turn Navigator (accessory)
If the accessory Turn-by-turn navigation system is installed, the display provides a dedicated display, in which half is devoted to standard information (speed, engaged gear, tachometer, etc.) and the other half is reserved for Turn-by-turn navigator instructions, implemented through the Ducati Link App installed on the smartphone. The destination is set on the latter; by activating the start of navigation, the instructions will then be displayed on the dashboard.
Riding Mode
The operating parameters of each control are associated by default with the four Riding Modes with which the Diavel V4 is equipped: Sport, Touring, Urban and the new Wet mode, designed specifically for low-grip surfaces.
Sport Riding Mode:
The intervention of Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Wheelie Control is reduced to a minimum and the ABS is set to level 2 which allows controlled lifting of the rear wheel to maximize braking performance, while maintaining Cornering functionality. It is the ideal choice for experienced riders who want to enjoy the maximum performance of the Diavel V4.
Touring Riding Mode:
The ABS is set to level 3, the safest and most prudent one thanks to the limitation of rear wheel lift, the optimization of combined braking and the active Cornering function.
Urban Riding Mode:
DTC and DWC move to a very high level of intervention. The ABS is set to level 3.
Wet Riding Mode:
The RM limits maximum power to 115 hp with a particularly gentle throttle response (Low Power Mode) and the default level of electronic controls is set to offer maximum stability ensuring better grip and steadiness.
Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) EVO 2
The DQS EVO 2 with up / down function, developed for the Panigale V4, makes use of the information on the lean angle to maximize the stability of the bike during the shifting phase when cornering.
The DQS EVO 2, in addition to minimizing shift times, allows you to downshift without using the clutch, ensuring even more effective braking. The system includes a bi-directional microswitch integrated in the kinematics of the lever which, at each gearshift operation, sends a signal to the control unit of the V4 Granturismo. The system acts separately for shifting and downshifting, integrating the action on ignition advance and injection, already present on the up-shift system, with the controlled opening of the throttle valve for down-shift operation thanks to the full Ride by Wire system management.
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2
The ABS is set to level 3, the safest and most prudent one thanks to the limitation of rear wheel lift, the optimization of combined braking and the active Cornering function.
The new Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2 strategy derives from the Ducati Desmosedici GP18 and is already used on the Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4 families. In addition to interfacing with the 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and adapting the intervention and slide to the lean angle of the bike, the software significantly improves power management out of corners thanks to the new “predictive” control strategy. Acting not only on the instantaneous value of the rear spin, but also on its variation, it intercepts the loss of grip more quickly and reduces slippage peaks, thus ensuring a quicker and more regular intervention. All this translates into greater vehicle stability when exiting corners, even in less-than-optimal grip conditions, greater acceleration and improved performance.
Furthermore, the DTC EVO 2, in addition to management of the ignition and injection advance, provides for the intervention of the valves of the throttle bodies when a rapid intervention of the control is not necessary, allowing to maintain optimal combustion parameters and obtain smoother engine response and intervention.
The DTC EVO 2 can be set on 4 different levels (3 in dry conditions and 1 in wet conditions), allowing the rider to adapt the control strategy to his or her riding style and grip conditions, obtaining maximum performance.
Ducati Power Launch (DPL) EVO
This system, adjustable on three levels, is able to guarantee lightning-fast starts, allowing the rider to concentrate only on the management of the clutch release, allowing the “Dragster” soul of the Diavel V4 to express itself fully. Once set, it will be sufficient to engage first gear and open the throttle: the DPL during the first phase of the start, while the driver modulates the clutch release, will keep the V4 Granturismo stable around an optimal speed according to the selected DPL level; in the second phase, when the clutch is fully released, the DPL will control the torque delivered to ensure the maximum possible acceleration based on the predefined level.
Ducati Multimedia System
The rider can manage all the electronic systems through backlit controls on the handlebars and the new 5-inch color TFT dashboard, which also offers Bluetooth connectivity to pair your smartphone and use it for calls, text messages and music, or use the Turn-by-Turn navigation system (available as an accessory) via the Ducati Link App.
2026 Ducati Diavel V4 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price from: $27,995 USD
Canada MSRP Price from: $ 31,595 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price from: £23,995 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Type
V4 Granturismo, V4 – 90°, 4 valves per cylinder, counter-rotating crankshaft, Twin Pulse firing order, liquid cooled
Displacement
1,158 cc (71 cu in)
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Power
168 hp (124 kW) @ 10,750 rpm
Torque
93 lb ft (126 Nm, 12.8 kgm) @ 7,500 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system, Øeq 46 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system
Exhaust
Stainless steel exhaust muffler with 4 exit pipes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift up/down
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=40/13, 2=36/16, 3=34/19, 4=31/21, 5=29/23, 6=27/25
Final drive
Chain, front sprocket z16, rear sprocket z43
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Frame
Aluminum monocoque frame
Front suspension
Ø 50 mm fully adjustable usd fork
Front Wheel
Light alloy cast, 3,5″ x 17″
Front Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable monoshock, aluminum single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
Light alloy cast, 8,0″ x 17″
Rear Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, 240/45 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
4.7 in / 5.7 in (120 mm/145 mm)
Front Brake
2 x Ø 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Stylema monobloc 4-piston calipers, radial master cylinder PR16/19, Cornering ABS
Rear Brake
Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, Cornering ABS
Instrumentation
5″ TFT color display
Wet weight no fuel
223 lb (492 kg)
Seat Height
31.1 in (790 mm)
Wheelbase
62.7 in (1,593 mm)
Rake
26°
Trail
4.4 in (112 mm)
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.3 US gal (20 l)
Number of Seats
2
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Daytime Running Light*, Ducati Brake Light
Standard Equipment
Ducati Quick Shift, Ducati Power Launch, Cruise control, Hands-Free, 5″ TFT color display, Ducati Multimedia System, Backlit handlebar switches, Full-LED lighting system, Dynamic turn indicators*
Ready for
Turn-by-Turn navigation system
Warranty
24 months, unlimited mileage
Annual Service
12 months
Oil Service
9,000 miles (15,000 km) / 24 months
Valve Clearance Check
37,000 miles (60,000 km)
Notes
*Please check with your dealer product availability
Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2026 Ducati Diavel V4 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Type
V4 Granturismo, V4 – 90°, 4 valves per cylinder, counter-rotating crankshaft, Twin Pulse firing order, liquid cooled
Displacement
1,158 cc (71 cu in)
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Power
168 hp (124 kW) @ 10,750 rpm
Torque
12.8 kgm (126 Nm, 93 lb ft) @ 7,500 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system, Øeq 46 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system
Exhaust
Stainless steel exhaust muffler with 4 exit pipes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift up/down
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=40/13, 2=36/16, 3=34/19, 4=31/21, 5=29/23, 6=27/25
Final drive
Chain, front sprocket z16, rear sprocket z43
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Frame
Aluminum monocoque frame
Front suspension
Ø 50 mm fully adjustable usd fork
Front Wheel
Light alloy cast, 3,5″ x 17″
Front Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable monoshock, aluminum single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
Light alloy cast, 8,0″ x 17″
Rear Tire
Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, 240/45 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
120 mm / 145 mm (4.7 in / 5.7 in)
Front Brake
2 x Ø 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Stylema monobloc 4-piston calipers, radial master cylinder PR16/19, Cornering ABS
Rear Brake
Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, Cornering ABS
Instrumentation
5″ TFT color display
Wet weight no fuel
223 kg (492 lb)
Seat Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Wheelbase
1,593 mm (62.7 in)
Rake
26°
Trail
112 mm (4.4 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 l (5.3 US gal)
Number of Seats
2
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Daytime Running Light*, Ducati Brake Light
Standard Equipment
Ducati Quick Shift, Ducati Power Launch, Cruise control, Hands-Free, 5″ TFT color display, Ducati Multimedia System, Backlit handlebar switches, Full-LED lighting system, Dynamic turn indicators*
Ready for
Turn-by-Turn navigation system
Warranty
24 months, unlimited mileage
Annual Service
12 months
Oil Service
15,000 km (9,000 miles) / 24 months
Valve Clearance Check
60,000 km (37,000 miles)
Notes
*Please check with your dealer product availability
Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2026 Ducati Diavel V4 – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Type
V4 Granturismo, V4 – 90°, 4 valves per cylinder, counter-rotating crankshaft, Twin Pulse firing order, liquid cooled
Displacement
1,158 cc (71 cu in)
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Power
168 hp (124 kW) @ 10,750 rpm
Torque
12.8 kgm (126 Nm, 93 lb ft) @ 7,500 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system, Øeq 46 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system
Exhaust
Stainless steel exhaust muffler with 4 exit pipes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift up/down
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=40/13, 2=36/16, 3=34/19, 4=31/21, 5=29/23, 6=27/25
Final drive
Chain, front sprocket z16, rear sprocket z43
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Frame
Aluminium monocoque frame
Front suspension
Ø 50 mm fully adjustable usd fork
Front Wheel
Light alloy cast, 3,5″ x 17″
Front Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable monoshock, aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
Light alloy cast, 8,0″ x 17″
Rear Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, 240/45 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
120 mm / 145 mm (4.7 in / 5.7 in)
Front Brake
2 x Ø 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Stylema monobloc 4-piston calipers, radial master cylinder PR16/19, Cornering ABS
Rear Brake
Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, Cornering ABS
Instrumentation
5″ TFT colour display
Wet weight no fuel
223 kg (492 lb)
Seat Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Wheelbase
1,593 mm (62.7 in)
Rake
26°
Trail
112 mm (4.4 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 l (5.3 US gal)
Number of Seats
2
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Daytime Running Light, Ducati Brake Light
Standard Equipment
Ducati Quick Shift, Ducati Power Launch, Cruise control, Hands-Free, 5″ TFT colour display, Ducati Multimedia System, Backlit handlebar switches, Full-LED lighting system, Dynamic turn indicators
Ready for
Turn-by-Turn navigation system
Warranty
24 months, unlimited mileage
Annual Service
12 months
Oil Service
15,000 km (9,000 miles) / 24 months
Valve Clearance Check
60,000 km (37,000 miles)
Standard
Euro 5+
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km
Consumption
6.6 l/100 km
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Posted on September 12, 2025 by Michael Le Pard
