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Ducati memang terkenal dengan membina edisi khas dan kadang-kadang melakukannya dengan jenama kereta seperti Lamborghini. Tetapi sekarang, Ducati telah bergabung dengan Bentley untuk membina edisi eksklusif bagi model Diavel V4.

Terhad kepada hanya 500 unit dan dinamakan ‘Ducati Diavel for Bentley,’ harga motosikal mewah ini bermula dari £58,000 (MYR340,000).

Dibina atas dasar model Diavel standard, ia masih menggunakan enjin V4 Granturismo 1158cc dengan kuasa sebanyak 166bhp pada 10,750rpm.

Diperkenalkan semasa minggu Art Basel di Miami Beach, kerjasama ini merupakan perkongsian pertama antara Ducati dan Bentley.

Selain itu, 50 model ‘Ducati Diavel for Bentley Mulliner’ telah dipesan secara eksklusif untuk pelanggan Bentley sedia ada.

Mengekalkan ciri-ciri asas Diavel standard, termasuk rangka monokok aluminium cor, elektronik cekap lean-sensitive, dan profil samping yang berbeza, edisi istimewa ini membezakan dirinya melalui elemen-elemen reka bentuk yang terinspirasi oleh Bentley Batur eksklusif.

Warna ‘Scarab Green,’ diambil dari Bentley Mulliner, menghiasi bahagian badan, manakala rim yang dihasilkan secara eksklusif dalam ‘Dark Titanium Satin’ di inspirasi oleh Bentley Batur.

Saringan dua warna hadapan, fairing, dan elemen tangki atas mengambil petua dari kereta pengeluaran kuat Bentley. Empat ekzos motosikal standard telah digantikan dengan hujung yang lebih panjang dan rata.

Sentuhan serat karbon menambah keunikan kepada elemen seperti penutup lampu hadapan, penutup enjin, penutup penyejuk, dan kerja badan belakang yang boleh ditukar antara reka bentuk tempat duduk berdua dan tunggal.

Kerjasama ini mencerminkan usaha terdahulu Ducati dalam kerjasama kereta mewah, seperti yang ditunjukkan dengan pengeluaran Diavel 1260 Lamborghini pada 2020.

Sekali gus, Bentley dan Lamborghini adalah sebahagian daripada kumpulan Volkswagen, memberi petanda kepada kemungkinan kerjasama masa depan dengan Audi atau Porsche.

Menambah lapisan eksklusiviti, 50 motosikal ‘Diavel for Bentley Mulliner’ akan dihasilkan secara eksklusif untuk pelanggan Bentley sedia ada, menawarkan mereka kemewahan garaj yang puncak pada harga £71,000 (MYR420,000).

Pembeli juga boleh menyesuaikan motosikal mereka dengan pasukan gaya reka bentuk Centro Stile Ducati, memilih warna yang berbeza untuk tempat duduk, lever brek hadapan, komponen karbon, dan rim. Untuk estetik yang sepadan, kerja badan boleh dicat dalam warna yang sama dengan kereta Bentley mereka.

Setiap Ducati istimewa ini disertakan dengan sijil ketulenan, yang menampilkan nama model dan nombor pengeluaran yang terukir pada plat di sebelah kanan motosikal. Semasa hidupkan, animasi istimewa menghiasi papan pemuka TFT.

Bagi mereka yang lebih suka paparan daripada pemanduan, motosikal ini akan dihantar dalam peti kayu yang dipersonalisasi. Helmet dan jaket serasi juga boleh didapati, dan maklumat lanjut di ducati.com.

Last week, during the London Motorcycle Show, Ducati introduced the Diavel V4 power cruiser to the UK market. Now, the Italian manufacturer has announced a range of accessories for the Diavel V4 to help owners customise their new ride.

  • Ducati created three accessory packages for the Diavel V4. 
  • The accessory packages are designed to help prospective owners customise their Diavel V4 based on their personal preferences. 

Ducati’s Diavel model has undergone a transformation since its original V2 form launch at the start of the previous decade, thanks to the introduction of the Granturismo V4. To complement the new model, Ducati has created three accessory packages for the Diavel V4: Style, Sport, and Touring.

The Style package offers a carbon fibre rear mudguard, brake and clutch reservoir covers, levers, mirrors, and a billet aluminium oil filler cap, which are all part of the Ducati by Rizoma partnership. Additionally, Brembo brake callipers can be coloured red or black.

The Sport package features carbon fibre exhaust and tank covers, a carbon front mudguard, an anti-tampering system, and an anodised finish on the tank cap.

Finally, the Touring package offers heated grips, a backrest for the passenger seat, and two semi-rigid side bags. Additionally, the package comes with forged aluminium wheels.

According to Ducati, these accessory packages are designed to help prospective owners customise their Diavel V4 to their personal preferences, ensuring that they get the most out of their new motorcycle. With the introduction of these packages, Ducati is demonstrating its commitment to delivering high-performance, customisable motorcycles that cater to the needs of their riders.

The Diavel V4 is already a highly anticipated motorcycle, and these new accessory packages only add to its allure. The Style, Sport, and Touring packages will undoubtedly appeal to a wide range of riders, and we can’t wait to see how they customise their new Diavel V4s.

Ducati bakal memperkembangkan lagi model V4 menerusi model ‘power cruiser’ Ducati Diavel. 

Berdasarkan imej ‘spy shot’ yang tersebar di Eropah, Ducati Diavel akan mendapat suntikan enjin Gran Turismo V4 yang sama terdapat pada Multistrada V4.

Lebih menguatkan lagi dakwaan, tempat duduk Diavel terbaru itu menampilkan nama Diavel V4 sekaligus mengesahkan kehadiran enjin V4 bagi generasi terbaru motosikal terbabit. 

Diperkenalkan pada 2010, Ducati Diavel sememangnya menampilkan rekaan lain dari yang lain.

Jadi tidak hairanlah sejak itu DIavel menjadi inspirasi utama kepada pengeluar lain dalam menghasilkan ‘power cruiser’ tersendiri.

Benelli 502C jelas antara model yang diilhamkan daripada reka bentuk Diavel.

Bagi tahun 2023, generasi ketiga Diavel akan dilancarkan tidak lama lagi menerusi Ducati World Premiere 2023.

*Gran Turismo V4

Berdasarkan gambar ’spy shot’ yang disiarkan, Ducati akan menggantikan enjin 1260 DVT Testastretta yang digunakan sejak 2010 dengan platform Gran Turismo V4 1158cc. 

Menariknya, enjin tersebut tidak lagi menggunakan ‘desmodromic valve’ yang ikonik kepada Ducati sebaliknya digantikan dengan ‘valve spring’. Hasilnya, ‘major service’ enjin terbabit diletakkan pada 60,000km.

Menyaksikan Diavel dibina sebagai sebuah jentera cruiser, maka menerapkan enjin V4 dari Multistrada V4 ini adalah langkah relevan dari Ducati.

Nantikan pelancaran global Ducati Diavel menerusi DWP 2023 yang ketika ini masih berbaki enam episod lagi. 

The Ducati Diavel is a one-of-a-kind cruiser that ever existed. 

  • New generation Diavel to feature Ducati’s latest Gran Turismo V4 engine.
  • Ducati is expected to reveal the new Diavel V4 at the Ducati World Premiere 2023 web series. 

 

Introduced in 2010 as a so-called ‘power cruiser’, the Diavel has since become the reference for other manufacturers to adopt a similar design language for their own modern-looking cruiser. 

After introducing the second generation Diavel in 2015, it appears that Ducati is ready to roll out the new generation Diavel over the next few weeks in one of the firm’s seven World Premiere web series.

One of the episodes is almost certain to feature the new Diavel after the test mule was spotted in spy photos published by Motorrad. 

Based on the photos, it appears that Ducati has swapped the Diavel’s long-serving 1260 DVT Testastretta with the firm’s Gran Turismo V4 1158cc engine. 

The Gran Turismo V4 is currently powering the Multistrada V4 and features a unique configuration as Ducati ditched the iconic desmodromic valve for a spring valve return system. 

As a result, the Multistrada V4 major service maintenance sits at 60,000km instead of the usual 30,000km. 

Also, the new platform might suggest that the next-gen Diavel features a new revised frame. 

The question is, which episode is likely to reveal the new Diavel V4? We’ll find out soon enough!

  • The Ducati Diavel 1260S is more than just a fast bike, it is quite intelligent as well.
  • The Diavel 1260S offers award winning looks and an engine that puts out enough power to shame superbikes.
  • But it is the Pirelli tyres and Bosch electronic brain that create some real magic.
  • But there were some false neutrals, we asked Ducati why and they explained it perfectly in a video featured in this article. 

Reviewing the new Ducati Diavel 1260S reminded me of the original 1200. It was some time back in 2011 that I found myself at the World Expo Centre in Shanghai, staring at the then brand spanking new Ducati Diavel 1200 (below).

I remember being wide eyed. Completely awe struck.

The Diavel tore apart the conventional understanding of a cruiser, and Ducati quite literally stuck it to the motorcycling world with the Diavel.

Every cruiser since then has, in one way or another, been influenced by the Diavel. Maybe in power, handling, braking power or electronics, but the Diavel set the standards pretty high as far as power cruisers are concerned.

The Ducati Diavel 1200 Diesel.

I didn’t get to ride it much, probably about 3km around a square building which served as our “test-track”.

But it was enough for me to believe that Ducati had a winner in their hands, and that the era of the “power cruiser” had arrived.

10 Things You Need To Know About The New Ducati Diavel 1260S!

Nine years later, I am at the coastal town of Malaga and staring at the almost all-new Ducati Diavel 1260S.

It is still a stunning bike as it always has been. In fact, the Diavel recently won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award, click here to read about that.

What’s new?

I say “almost all new” because despite the new 1260 looking very much like the 1200 at first glance, only three things have been carried over from the first Diavel – the headlight, the tail light and the dash.

Ducati says 90% of the bike is new!

It is still a fantastic looking bike, and that 240 section rear tyre will never go out of style. It is just a cool bike but unlike other cruisers, this one has the performance to put sports riders to shame.

Riding Modes

I found this out after switching from Touring to Sport mode (the other mode is the sedated Urban mode, which I very quickly got bored of and I am sure you will too).

I had been riding in Touring since leaving the hotel, over highways and part of the coastal mountains. The roads ahead were wide with fast flowing corners, perfect!

Switching modes requires just two clicks of a switch with your left thumb, and about 3 seconds later and a quick roll off the throttle and the bikes goes from mile munching cruiser to F-15 fighter jet mode.

Power is instantaneous and the new 1262cc Testastretta DVT engine responds to the throttle at millimeter precision.

The engine features the Desmodromic Variable Timing (DVT) technology which made its debut on the XDiavel (click here to read more about DVT technology).

It offers a more direct response to your right hand and you feel it immediately.

Couple this to the new Ducati Quick Shifter and you have a bike that accelerates so hard that it takes your brain some seconds to register the onslaught, at which point you would already be traveling at over 200km/h.

Speaking of the DQS system though, there were a couple of time where the gear didn’t kick in, resulting in a false neutral. We did ask Ducati why this happened though and their reply is in the video above.

In Sport mode, the new Diavel needs your fullest attention. But it is not just the riding mode that makes it quick, in fact the Diavel 1260S represents the perfect harmony of superbike performance and cruiser like coolness.

Suspension

The suspension is supplied by Ohlins all round, though not electronically controlled but fully adjustable 48mm upside down front fork and a shock absorber for the rear.

Massive Braking Power

Brembo’s M50 monobloc are some of the best in the business this side of professional racing. Featuring face warping abilities, the front is managed by twin 320mm semi-floating discs with radially mounted 4-piston calipers, while the rear is kept in check by a 265mm single dish with a dual-piston Brembo floating caliper.

Of course, there’s a sprinkle of electronic magic here as well with smart electronics working behind the scenes to keep you safe.

The Electronic Brain

Backing up the Brembo braking hardware is a Bosch 9.2MP cornering ABS control unit. It has three intervention levels with Level 1 being the most sporty with zero cornering and rear wheel lift detection. If you like backing it into a corner, this is the level you want.

The ingenious electronics package consists of – Ducati Traction Control EVO, Ducati Power Launch EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control EVO and Cornering ABS EVO.

The brains of it all is a 6-axis Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit that measures roll and pitch angles as well as speed. You can also fully control the level of interference for each parameter – the traction control and wheelie control for example have eight different interference levels.

Sticky Tyres

But despite its power and cleverness, the Diavel 1260S relies on its tyres to deliver every bit of its power. And the tyres are more than a match to the Diavel’s brain and powertrain.

Pirelli’s high-acclaimed Diablo Rosso III are tasked with grip management. And measure in at 120/70 at the front and 240/45 at the back.

This huge variation in tyre section makes the bike feel nervous to lean at first, a typical character of fat-tyre cruisers – the front always seems keener to lean than the rear.

But after a while you get to really dig deep into the tyres for some massive lean angles.

The tyres are dual compound – soft on the outside and hard on the inside.

Despite some damp patches and cold weather, I was able to get on the throttle mid-way of the corner, much earlier than you would on other cruisers.

The Diablo Rosso III is known to have one of the wildest amount of grip, and it complements the character of the bike perfectly well.

So how does it ride?

Comfort is top notch because of the suspension and the wider and perfectly contoured seat that clasps your bum perfectly. No sore bum after that long ride through the mountains and in wet and dry conditions.

The sitting position is sporty with its centre mounted controls, while the X-Diavel is and will be with the new XDiavel 1260, more reminiscent of a cruiser with its forward controls.

The engine and the tyres are really the centrepiece of the new Diavel.

The engine for its mad power and instantaneous response to the slightest input and the resulting massive explosion of power. And the tyres for their ability to keep up with the engine’s brute power.

The electronics are there for check and balance and also for safety that requires thousands of calculations at a fraction of a second. And it is this combination that makes the Diavel feel like a superbike in a cruiser’s clothing.

Our test route was about 220km long along some beautiful roads, a mix of wide, fast and winding and tight and challenging.

The Diavel made mince of it all – of the distance, of the road, of the corners, and even the sections of rain we experienced.

I was too chicken shit to go balls out in Sport mode in the rain, and that too while riding on the wrong side of the road, so it was back to Touring mode, which I find to be the best balance for the Diavel.

Criticisms? Limitatios? I don’t have anything to criticise but some say that there is one limitation you would probably face if you buy the Diavel, and that would be that massive rear tyre. Suffering a rear puncture in a remote area could be a nightmare.

Well, having some experience with touring with the Diavel 1200 during the Ducati China Strada ride in 2013 (pictured above), the tyre never gave way during the near 3000km ride (read about our trip with Ducati in China by clicking here).

In fact, the only problem we faced with the Diavel during that ride was it bottoming out around the off-road section. But that’s to be expected though.

The first-generation Diavel was already fantastic to begin with. A good combination of everything, and the new Diavel 1260S just takes it to an all new level of awesomeness.

Sure it may have taken eight long years for Ducati to improve it, but it is so good, that I actually believe that Diavel 1200 owners may not recognise its riding character.

The new Ducati Diavel 1260S is due to be launched in Malaysia at some point in April or early May of 2019.

  • Motosikal Ducati Diavel 1260 S Materico adalah sebuah motosikal konsep rekaan yang dihasilkan bersempena dengan “Milan Design Week”.
  • Ia lahir dari pertemuan antara pereka, Tom Dixon, dan para pereka dari Ducati, Lamborghini, Pirelli, dan VW.
  • Ianya sebuah model ‘one-off’ istimewa dan diperagakan di restoran milik Tom Dixon.

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1. The Ducati Diavel 1260S is 90% new.

That’s right, almost the entire bike is new, only the headlight, tail light and the dash has been carried over, and that too from the X-Diavel. Everything from the mud guards to the swing arm and even the tyres are all new.

2. The bike is longer than before.

Just by a few mm, but the longer wheelbase makes a world of difference especially in long sweeping corners. The bike feels more stable and more like a cruiser, but with a mighty engine to match its power cruiser persona.

3. The standard is only available in one colour while the S is available in 2 colours.

Ducati found that the Diavel was hugely popular in black colour and then chose to offer it only on the high-spec S version. The standard version is available in the sandstone grey colour seen here, which is also available on the S version. Disappointed? Don’t be. The sandstone grey is a stunning colour, even when it is totally dirty.

4. The seat is 10mm higher than before.

That’s right, the seat of the new Diavel is slightly taller which is great news for tall riders. If you are vertically challenged, don’t worry, Ducati has you covered with a low seat option.

5. The electronics package has been substantially upgraded.

The riding modes are brilliant, especially Sport mode as it makes the bike feel like a full on sports bike. You get 3 riding modes – Sport, Touring and Urban – a vast array of parameters like ABS, Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Cornering ABS, Ducati Power Launch (for those MotoGP-ish traffic light drag wars), a hands-free system that operates the keyless start and connects your bike to a dedicated mobile app, and a whole bunch more. And best thing is, you can tune these electronic safety nets down to the tiniest detail. Don’t like ABS interference but you want full the wheelie control on full alert? The bike will do that for you. No issues there.

6. There is no Carbon edition, just a standard model and a S model.

Just two models for now, and a X-Diavel later on for those who prefer a more cruiser-ish feel to their Diavel. The standard 1260 with no Ohlins and limited electronics and a 1260S which gives you all the toys, and some.

7. The Daytime Running Light is only available on the S model.

Yes that’s right. If you want the ultra-cool DRL headlight, that will cost you more moolah.

8. Ducati Quick Shifter is available as standard on the S, and as an option on the standard 1260.

Even you are thinking of buying the standard Diavel, opt for the DQS. It is the most amazing feeling to be banging home the gears with no loss of power and speed, no down time as you engage the clutch to hit the gears. You will thanks us for it later.

9. The tyres on the new Diavel are super sticky and work brilliantly in both wet and dry conditions.

The Pirelli Diablo Rosso III features dual compound technology (soft on the outside and hard on the inside). The outer, softer area is wider than before which gives you more grip even from mid-lean. The tyre gives you so much confidence in both dry and wet situations that it makes you feel like a better rider than you actually are, as this writer found out.

10. It is going to be launched in Malaysia next month – price unknown! Yet.

We are not sure of the exact date, but the new Diavel will be here very soon. And if you are in the market for a power cruiser that has performance to hunt down a sports bike, then this will be worth the wait.

Full review coming soon!

  • Ducati telah memulakan pengilangan bagi model Ducati Diavel 1260 2019.
  • Motosikal Diavel 1260 ini menggunakan enjin DVT 1,262cc 159hp yang sama seperti model Multistrada 1260.
  • Ia juga dilengkapi dengan kawalan cengkaman sensitif sudut condong dan ‘Cornering ABS’. (more…)

  • Ducati has started production on the 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260.

  • The Diavel 1260 shares the 159 bhp 1,262cc DVT engine of the Multistrada 1260.

  • It also features lean sensitive traction control and Cornering ABS.

The first 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 has rolled off the production line in Bologna, Italy. It was greeted at the entire factory with a toast and official speech by CEO Claudio Domenicali.

The Diavel 1260 was just unveiled last year and it will be delivered to the first customers by February.

It is the second generation Diavel. Ducati claims it is now more comfortable for the rider and passenger alike, besides being designed for “mixed roads.” The main highlight is the 1262cc Testastretta DVT 90oV-twin engine which it shares with the Multistrada 1260. It produces 159 bhp at 9,500 RPM and 129 Nm of torque at 7,500 RPM. The DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing) gives the engine smooth and predictable power throughout its rev range.

Apart from DVT, Ducati has also equipped the bike with an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). The component enables the addition of lean sensitive traction control and cornering ABS.

As per Ducati’s tradition, the 2019 Diavel 1260 is offered in both standard and “S” model trims. The higher-spec’ed Diavel 1260S model features Öhlins suspension and Quick Shift Evo for up- and downshifts.

Both models still feature the Diavel’s signature 240mm-wide rear tyre.

Gambar intipan Ducati Diavel 2019 – Sumber imej: motorbikes.co.uk

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  • Ducati introduced the DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing) in the 2015 Multistrada 1200.

  • It will now be carried over to the 2019 Diavel 1260.

  • But what is DVT and how does it work?

Ducati had first introduced the DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing) in the 2015 Multistrada 1200 to a great reception and will now be carried over to the 2019 Diavel 1260, in addition to the Multistrada 1260 and XDiavel.

But what exactly is DVT and what does it do?

To understand DVT, we need to understand about valve timing.

Truth is, there are many considerations when it comes to valve timing. For one, if the intake valves open for a short duration, less fuel-air mixture can be inducted, compared to the valves being kept open longer. At low-RPMs less fuel-air mixture (also called “charge”) should be inducted for it to burn quicker, resulting in higher torque. Conversely, the valves need to be kept open longer for more charge to enter to produce higher maximum power.

Hang on, that’s not all, because there’s “valve overlap.”

The term describes the timing when both intake and exhaust valves are open together – hence “overlap.” Overlap occurs when as the exhaust valves are starting to close and the intake valves are starting to open. This way, the exiting exhaust gas causes a vacuum which helps to suck in fresh fuel-air mixture and fills the combustion chamber quickly.

So high overlap timing is the magic bullet? Not necessarily.

A racing engine profits from prolonged overlap because each piston travels 20,000 times up and down at 10,000 RPM, thus each stroke lasts merely 0.003 second. The exhaust gas is able to evacuate quickly and draw in fresh charge.

But if the same engine is used as a road bike, there will not be enough time to push all the exhaust gas out and some of it will end up being sucked back into the combustion chamber and mixed with the fresh charge, contaminating and diluting it. That’s when the bike spits, sputters and backfires. And you will end up with a bike that’s sluggish at low- and mid-RPMs.

Of course, the fuel injection ECU could shoot in very specific amounts of fuel at any given load, but there’s not much way around the engine’s basic architecture.

From this, we can deduce that the perfect engine should have less overlap for good torque at low-RPM to mid-RPM, and maximum overlap at higher-RPM for high horsepower (read: top speed).

Problem is, you can only have one cam profile for either characteristic. Take your pick.

You may have heard of Honda’s VTEC (Valve Timing Electronic Control). Ducati’s DVT works on the same principle of varying valve timing but uses a different method to Honda’s copyrighted VTEC.

Ducati’s DVT uses an ECU to control valve adjusters to keep the valves totally shut; or delay, advance or prolong their opening. Each of this behavior translates to the character of the engine, resulting in a super-smooth powerband, enhanced throttle response, higher power production and optimized fuel economy.

The addition of the DVT will surely make the 2019 Diavel 1260 a much better all-round power cruiser to ride. To be unveiled at EICMA 2018, is it also slated to receive Bosch’s six-axis IMU (Inertia Measurement Unit) to enhance rider aids, Ohlins suspension, Bluetooth connectivity and cosmetic updates.

Stay tuned!

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