2026 Ducati Diavel V4 RS

Ducati proved means again in 2011 that you can construct a cruiser-ish motorbike with a tyre the scale of a sofa cushion and nonetheless get it to go round corners. The unique Ducati Diavel, with its fats 240 mm rear hoop and a driving stance midway between a drag bike and a roadster, confirmed that angle and agility weren’t mutually unique.

Since then, the Diavel’s propulsion has been on a gradual evolutionary march. What began with an 1198cc V-twin morphed into the 1262cc Testastretta DVT technology, earlier than making the leap to V4 motivation in 2023. Alongside the way in which, Ducati XDiavel arrived in 2016 to supply a extra laid-back, feet-forward cruiser vibe, with the excellence of being the primary Ducati to run a belt remaining drive.

The Diavel has additionally been an everyday canvas for Ducati’s particular editions crew, with the AMG, Titanium, Diesel, Lamborghini, and even Bentley tie-ins gracing showroom flooring over time. However for 2026, Bologna has gone past paint and badges, with the brand new Diavel V4 RS extra than simply one other bling child collector’s version.

2026 Ducati Diavel V4 RS – Diablo Rosso IV tyres, out there for the primary time in a 240/45 rear dimension

Ducati claims the Diavel V4 RS as their quickest accelerating manufacturing motorbike up to now, and sure, that features the superbikes.

Absolutely adjustable Öhlins shock absorber, aluminium single-sided swingarm

Within the palms of Marc Márquez, the RS has blasted from 0–100 km/h in simply 2.5 seconds, a determine beforehand the area of MotoGP equipment. Higher nonetheless, due to Ducati’s Energy Launch mode, you don’t should be Marc Márquez to expertise that type of thrust, simply lock in and go.

182 hp (133,8 kW) @ 11.750 rpm – 120 Nm (12,2 kgm, 89 lb ft) @ 9.500 rpm

Underneath the pores and skin, the acquainted 1158 cc Granturismo V4 has been swapped out for the snarling 1103 cc Desmosedici Stradale from the Ducati Panigale V4, and on this Euro 5+ trim, it spins out 182 hp. That’s 14 greater than the common Diavel V4, full with a howling 13,500 rpm redline (14,000 rpm in first). The RS additionally runs shorter gearing to be sure to really feel each a kind of horses with further urgency.

1103 cc Ducati Desmosedici stradale V4 – 90°

What number of repeated full-bore launches the STM-EVO SBK dry clutch will fortunately survive is anybody’s guess, however hey, swapping greenback notes for enjoyable tickets is par for the course on this and most different hedonistic two-wheel capers.

The Diavel V4 RS can be out there in Australia from April 2026. The precise variety of enjoyable tickets required to take one house is but to be revealed, however anticipate that determine to be round 60k.

2026 Ducati Diavel V4 RS – 220 kg moist minus gas

2026 Ducati Diavel V4 RS Specs

Specs
Sort	Ducati Desmosedici Stradale, V4 – 90°, 4 valves/cylinder, counter-rotating crankshaft, twin pulse firing order, semi dry sump, liquid cooled
Displacement	1,103 cc (67.3 cu in)
Bore x Stroke	81 mm x 53.5 mm (3.2 in x 2.1 in)
Compression Ratio	14.0:1
Energy	182 hp (133.8 kW) @ 11,750 rpm
Torque	120 Nm (12.2 kgm, 89 lb ft) @ 9,500 rpm
Gas Injection	Digital gas injection, Øeq 50mm elliptical throttle our bodies, Experience-by-Wire
Exhaust	Titanium exhaust muffler
Gearbox	6 gears with Ducati Fast Shift up/down 2.0
Major Drive	Straight minimize gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Gear Ratios	1=40/13, 2=36/16, 3=36/20, 4=31/21, 5=29/23, 6=27/25
Ultimate Drive	Chain, entrance sprocket z15, rear sprocket z43
Clutch	Multiplate dry clutch with slipper motion on over-run
Body	Aluminium monocoque body
Entrance Suspension	Ø 48 mm absolutely adjustable Öhlins fork
Entrance Wheel	Cast, 3.5″ x 17″
Entrance Tyre	Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 120/70 ZR17
Rear Suspension	Absolutely adjustable Öhlins shock absorber, aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel	Cast, 8.0″ x 17″
Rear Tyre	Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 240/45 ZR17
Wheel Journey (Entrance/Rear)	120 mm / 145 mm (4.7 in / 5.7 in)
Entrance Brake	2 x Ø 330 mm semi-floating discs, Brembo Stylema monobloc 4-piston calipers, radial grasp cylinder PR16/19, Cornering ABS
Rear Brake	Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, Cornering ABS
Instrumentation	5” TFT color show
Moist Weight (No Gas)	220 kg (485 lb)
Seat Top	790 mm (31.1 in), 770 mm (30.3 in) with low seat, 810 mm (31.9 in) with excessive seat
Wheelbase	1,602 mm (63.1 in)
Rake	26°
Path	112 mm (4.4 in)
Gas Tank Capability	20 L (5.3 US gal)
Variety of Seats	2
Security Gear	Using Modes, Energy Modes, DTC, DWC, Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Brake Mild
Commonplace Gear	DQS up/down 2.0, Öhlins suspension, Lithium-ion battery, Cast aluminium wheels, Single seat configuration, Cruise management, DPL, DMS, TFT show, Arms-Free, Full LED lighting, DRL, Dynamic flip indicators, Self-cancelling flip indicators, Lap Timer, Flip-by-Flip navigation, USB port, Backlit handlebar switches, Carbon fibre parts (entrance/rear mudguard, gas tank facet covers, flyscreen, clutch cowl, tail, air consumption facet covers)
Offered Gear	Passenger seat
Prepared For	Anti-Theft, TPMS, Heated grips
Guarantee	24 months, limitless mileage
Annual Service	12 months
Oil Service	15,000 km (9,000 mi) / 24 months
Valve Clearance Adjustment	30,000 km (18,000 mi)
Commonplace	CO2 emissions and consumption range by market; seek the advice of native seller