2021 Ducati XDiavel Dark Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Ducati's sport motorcycle platform, the 2021 Ducati XDiavel Dark utilizes a 1262 cc (77 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 160 HP (116.8 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 126 Nm (92.9 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through belt final drive. With a specific output of 126.8 HP per liter and a 4,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 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 XDiavel Dark measures 221 kg (487 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.72 HP/kg (1.38 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 755 mm (29.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,615 mm (63.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 327 km (203 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2021 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
126.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.72 HP/kg (1.38 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–9,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~327 km (203 mi)
Engine
Displacement1262.0 ccm (77.01 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Power160.0 HP (116.8 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque126.0 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression13.0:1
Bore x Stroke106.0 x 71.5 mm (4.2 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection, 56mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
Transmission
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchSlipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch, hydraulic control
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
ExhaustStainless steel muffer, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
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