At the heart of the 2017 Ducati Diavel Diesel naked motorcycle, Ducati utilizes a 1198.4 cc (73.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 162 HP (118.2 kW) at 9,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 130 Nm (95.9 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 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,250 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 Diesel measures 239 kg (527 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.68 HP/kg (1.48 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 2 indexed model years from 2017 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
135.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.68 HP/kg (1.48 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,250 rpm
Standover Height
770 mm (30.3 in)
Engine
Displacement1198.4 ccm (73.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTestastretta 11° L-Twin engine
Power162.0 HP (118.2 kW)) @ 9250 RPM
Torque130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
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