Born from a collaboration between Ducati and Akrapovič, the titanium silencer (not homologated for road use) with four dB killers and a carbon cover combines lightness and performance with a design that integrates with the sports character of Diavel V4. Less weight and higher power help make the ride even more engaging, while titanium and carbon finishes underline the bike’s racing identity.

Diavel V4 adopts the 6.9” full TFT colour display of the new Panigale V4, complete with 8:3 aspect ratio and optical bonding technology. The dash presents a dedicated version of Road Info Mode, with an interface divided into three vertical areas that can be managed via rocker switches on the left block.

The layout places the circular rev counter at the centre of the display, complete with a gear position indicator and flanked by two LEDs dedicated to the DAVC controls and the rev limiter. The side columns provide access to the main information and functions, including Turn-by-Turn navigation, the Ducati Multimedia System and cruise control.

The interface dynamically rearranges the available space to ensure maximum visibility of the functions in use, while a new 20 W USB-C port allows the smartphone to be charged. When the fuel level is low, the display keeps both the fuel gauge and remaining range clearly visible.

The new Road Info Mode organises information on the 6.9” TFT display into three vertical areas, adapting the view to the functions used. The new handlebar blocks, with rocker switch on the left side, complete an interface designed to make interaction with the bike’s functions more intuitive and immediate.

The Diavel V4 is equipped with four Riding Modes: Sport, Touring, Urban and Wet.

Sport Riding Mode

Sport is the most high-performance mode. In this mode, the Diavel V4 unleashes its full 168 hp with a direct, punchy response. Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Wheelie Control intervention is reduced to a minimum and ABS is set to level 2, allowing for controlled rear wheel lift to maximise performance under braking while retaining the Cornering function. The ideal choice for expert riders who want to fully exploit the performance of Diavel V4.

Touring Riding Mode

In Touring Riding Mode, maximum power of the Diavel V4 remains at 168 hp, but delivery becomes smoother and more progressive. DTC and DWC increases for greater vehicle control. ABS is set at level 3, for a greater sense of safety thanks to active rear wheel lift detection, the optimization of the combined braking and the active Cornering function. 

Urban Riding Mode

Power delivery is reduced to 115 hp (Low Power Mode) with a particularly smooth and progressive response to manage continuous changes in surface. Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Wheelie Control are at a very high intervention level, while ABS is set at level 3.

Wet Riding Mode 

Wet Riding Mode, designed specifically for riding on low-grip surfaces, limits maximum power to 115 hp with a particularly gentle throttle response (Low Power Mode). The predefined electronics control level is set to ensure optimum stability and grip.

Each Riding Mode is associated with one of three Power Modes: High, Medium and Low. High and Medium modes both allow the V4 Granturismo engine to unleash its full 168 hp at 10,750 rpm and maximum torque of 126 Nm at 7500 rpm but differ in their Ride by Wire mapping settings.

High Power Mode, associated by default with Sport Riding Mode, favours a direct and puncht throttle response, ideal for sports riding. Medium Power Mode, paired by default with Touring Riding Mode, offers smoother and more progressive delivery, with a more gradual response to a rider’s demand for torque.

The Öhlins SmartEC-3 semi-active suspension of Diavel V4 S further heightens the technical level of the bike, continuously adapting its response during braking, acceleration and cornering thanks to information identified by the IMU.

Spool-valve technology offers a wider range of adjustment compared to traditional systems, while the three Suspension Modes - Dynamic, Comfort and Low Grip – allow suspension behaviour to be adapted to the riding conditions.

The new control strategies enhance precision on corner entry and through the corner, particularly in sportier riding modes, without compromising comfort on longer journeys. The Cruise Detection function softens the suspension when travelling in a straight line, offering a more sophisticated balance between sports performance and touring comfort.

The Diavel V4 flaunts a complete and very sophisticated electronics package, with advanced control systems that intervene during the riding phases to enhance performance, precision and safety.

Cornering ABS

Cornering ABS on Diavel V4 exploits data from the Bosch IMU to optimise the braking power at both wheels, also when cornering. Integrated with the Riding Modes, it offers three levels of intervention to adapt to different riding conditions. 

Level 1, dedicated to sports riding, only applies ABS at the front, disabling the Cornering function and rear-wheel lift detection, and allowing controlled yaw under braking. Level 2 keeps the Cornering function active with a sportier setting, with no rear lift detection. Level 3 prioritises safety, with Cornering ABS and rear wheel lift detection both enabled.

Ducati Traction Control (DTC)

Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, derived from the Ducati Desmosedici GP18 and already used on the Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4, exploits the six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to adapt traction control to the lean angle. The predictive strategy analyses both rear wheel slide and its variation, pre-empting any loss in grip and heightening stability, acceleration and control out of the turn.

The system manages ignition timing and fuel injection, as well as throttle valve operation when a rapid response is not required, delivering smoother engine response. Four intervention levels are available, three for dry conditions and one for wet, to adapt control to the level of grip and riding style.

Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)

Diavel V4 adopts Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, which uses data from the Bosch six-axis IMU to identify and carefully control any wheelies. The system intervenes according to wheelie intensity, allowing the rider to make the most of the bike’s acceleration performance while ensuring greater control and safety.

Ducati Power Launch (DPL)

Adjustable according to three levels, Ducati Power Launch (DPL) allows a rider to make lightning starts, accentuating the dragster character of Diavel V4. Once set, the rider need only engage first gear and open the throttle: during the initial launch phase, as the rider modulates clutch release, DPL keeps the V4 Granturismo at a stable engine speed around the optimum rpm for the selected DPL level; in the second phase, once the clutch is fully released, DPL will control the amount of torque delivered to ensure maximum acceleration based on the preset level. 

DPL exploits DWC functionality and keeps DTC activated at all times to ensure safety in every situation. The system automatically deactivates once the manoeuvring speed threshold is exceeded or when third gear is engaged. Additionally, an algorithm limits the number of consecutive launches to protect the clutch, with the available launches being restored during normal riding.

DLP can be adjusted according to three levels. Level 1 favours high-performance starts, while level 3 is the ‘safe and stable’ option. The new dash has a dedicated DPL feature, which displays the times recorded over the 0–100 km/h and 0–200 km/h intervals at the end of each acceleration run, recording them in the memory and keeping track of the best references.

For 2027, the V4 Granturismo engine introduces a new electronic management strategy for an even smoother throttle response at low/mid-range. The shift strategy uses a sensor that provides information on the selected gear and the position of the gearbox drum to detect gearshift operation. This gives the rider a more direct feel, with shorter lever travel and a shift action that is more consistent and less spongy. These benefits are further enhanced by mounting the gear lever on bearings rather than plain bushings, reducing friction and play for an improved feel at the lever. Lastly, thanks to a new electronic gap-recovery strategy that proactively manages shock loads in the engine timing chain tensioner, the new Diavel further reduces the on-off effect of the previous model, becoming even more manageable at the slightest throttle openings.

This evolution is complemented by the new Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 2.0, which allows the rider to shift up and down through the gears without using the clutch, delivering faster, more precise and sportier gear changes. The system builds on its predecessor with significant mechanical improvements to the gearshift lever, which replaces the traditional Hall-effect microswitch lever with a direct mechanical linkage. This also delivers a cleaner, more appealing appearance, in keeping with the Sport Cruiser design language of the left-hand footpeg area.

The Diavel V4 electronics equipment combines technology, connectivity and functionality designed to make every journey even more comfortable and intuitive, from everyday riding to long distance travel. 

Hands-Free and Cruise Control

Diavel V4 retains Hands-Free ignition as standard, to facilitate refuelling, and Cruise Control, designed to make extended motorway travel more relaxing.

Connectivity and Turn-by-Turn navigation

The electronic systems are managed via the 6.9” TFT colour display which, thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, can be associated with a smartphone to receive calls, listen to music and use the Ducati Link App. Turn-by-Turn navigation is now included in the standard equipment, while a new USB-C port adds practicality during everyday use.

Heated handgrips and a lithium-ion battery as standard on the S version

Diavel V4 S adds to its standard equipment with heated handgrips, now with the same design as the standard handgrips, and a lithium-ion battery.