2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Ducati's allround motorcycle lineup, the 2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 S features a 1262 cc (77 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 159 HP (116.1 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 129 Nm (95.2 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 126 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Diavel 1260 S measures 244 kg (538 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.65 HP/kg (1.53 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,600 mm (63 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 315 km (196 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2019 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
126 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.65 HP/kg (1.53 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~315 km (196 mi)
Engine
Displacement1262.0 ccm (77.01 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTestastretta DVT
Power159.0 HP (116.1 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque129.0 Nm (13.2 kgf-m or 95.2 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression13.0:1
Bore x Stroke106.0 x 71.5 mm (4.2 x 2.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Bosch electronic fuel injection system, elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire, equivalent diameter 56 mm
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
IgnitionDual Spark
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchSlipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
DrivelineChain
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.40 litres/100 km (18.5 km/l or 43.56 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases125.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 4
ExhaustStainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, alluminium tail pipes
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel Trellis
Rake27.0°
Trail120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front SuspensionØ 48 mm Öhlins adjustable usd fork, TiN treatment.
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