2023 Ducati XDiavel Dark Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Ducati's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2023 Ducati XDiavel Dark utilizes a 1262 cc (77 cu in) liquid-cooled 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 127 Nm (93.7 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and 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 247 kg (545 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.65 HP/kg (1.54 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.
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Transmission
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