Positioned in Ducati's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Ducati Diavel Carbon relies on a 1198.4 cc (73.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 162 HP (118.2 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 127.5 Nm (94 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 135.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 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 Carbon measures 210 kg (463 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.77 HP/kg (1.3 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,590 mm (62.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2011 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Front BrakesDouble disc. Brembo callipers, 4-piston with ABS
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston floating calliper with ABS
Rear Brake Ø265 mm (10.4 inches)
Wheels14-spoke in light alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight210.0 kg (463.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.7714 HP/kg
Seat Height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
Color OptionsRed and matt carbon, glossy and matt carbon
InstrumentsHandlebar mounted instrumentation with LCD display: speed, rpm, time, coolant temp. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, DTC intervention, ABS status, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Tank mounted instrumentation with TFT colour display: gear selected, air temp, battery voltage, trips 1 and 2, fuel reserve trip, average and actual fuel consumption and speed, trip time, scheduled maintenance. Full status and/or management of Riding Modes, DTC, RbW and ABS.
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Transmission
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