At the heart of the 2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 allround motorcycle, Ducati 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 129.5 Nm (95.5 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 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
Torque129.5 Nm (13.2 kgf-m or 95.5 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)
ClutchWet, multiplate
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 Suspension50mm adjustable usd forks.
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonoshock, preload and rebound adjustable
Rear Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase1600 mm (63.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre240/45-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Ø265 mm (10.4 inches)
Wheels5-spoke light alloy. Pirelli Diablo Rosso
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight218.0 kg (480.6 pounds)
Weight incl.244.0 kg (537.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.7294 HP/kg
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall Length2200 mm (86.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsSandstone Grey/Black, Dark Stealth/Black
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