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Design

• POWER THAT SURPRISES. STYLE THAT SEDUCES.: Exquisite, sophisticated lines that follow the essence of Ducati. The Diavel V4 RS stands out for its bold design, in which every element has been redesigned: from the air intakes to the single-seat tail, to the fenders and tank covers, all made of carbon fiber.
• SUPER SPORTS COMPONENTS IN CARBON FIBER: Carbon fiber components such as the front and rear mudguards, clutch cover, top fairing, tank cover, single-seat tail, and air intake ducts add to the exclusive identity of the Diavel V4 RS. The contrast with the sporty and dynamic RS livery highlights the bike’s shape and sports attitude, while also reducing the overall weight by approximately 6.6 lbs. (3 kg) compared to the Diavel V4.
• A BOLD, IMPOSING LINE: The Diavel V4 RS embodies the spirit of the Ducati Muscle Roadster and adds technical and style solutions that make it unforgettable in both personality and substance. Its sculpted, taut lines trace an unmistakable, muscular profile, combining the aggression of a muscle roadster with the elegance of a Ducati sportbike.
• AN INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE PROFILE: The profile of the Diavel V4 RS is unmistakable. From side on, the bike is aggressive and sporty, emphasized by composite air vents on the shoulders of the tank where visible carbon fiber on the lower section contrasts harmoniously with a red painted upper section. The forward shift in mass and side panels further reinforces the bike’s striking presence.
• RIDER SEAT AND SINGLE-SEAT TAIL: SOPHISTICATED SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY RIDING STYLE: The rider seat of the Diavel V4 RS is enhanced with red stitching on the side that accentuates the bike’s sports attitude. The single-seat tail, featuring carbon fiber components, bears the RS logo on both sides and replaces the passenger seat to achieve a lighter rear line. For those who want to share the riding experience with a passenger, the single-seat tail can be replaced with the provided seat. The retractable passenger footpegs and grab handle are as functional as they are sophisticated.
• A SINGLE-SIDED SWINGARM AND FORGED WHEELS FOR STANDOUT STYLE: Inspired by the sports car world, the aluminum forged wheels with five-spoke “Y” design give the Diavel V4 RS a strong visual and dynamic identity. The aluminum single-sided swingarm enhances the design and highlights its structural lightness, making the bike even more exclusive and distinctive, with a standout style.
• FRONT AND REAR LIGHTING: The front LED daytime running light adopts the signature double C shape of a Ducati naked, while the dynamic turn signals are integrated into the handlebars for a more compact and aggressive front end. At the rear, an ultra-modern point LED matrix positioned under the tail replicates the double C configuration of the front DRL.
• DEDICATED RS LIVERY - UNIQUE STYLE DETAILS: The style details developed specifically for the Diavel V4 RS make it unique in personality and substance. The RS logo, designed by the Centro Stile, features on the livery and the dash graphics and is engraved on the key. The series number appears on an aluminum plate, this too enhanced with the RS logo and applied to the rear cylinder head of the Desmosedici Stradale engine.
• BALANCE OF POWER AND ELEGANCE: Power and style for an undeniably striking presence. The Diavel V4 RS combines the aggression of a sport naked with the authority of a muscle roadster for the perfect balance of extreme design, dynamic efficiency, and riding comfort. A unique blend, unmistakably Ducati.

Electronic Riding Aid Systems

• ABS CORNERING: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Cornering functionality acts as a function of lean angle, using data from the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), to increase safety when braking in corners.
• CRUISE CONTROL: Electronic system introduced by Ducati for the first time in 2014 on the Multistrada 1200 that allows you to automatically maintain the speed set by the rider without twisting the throttle.
• DUCATI BRAKE LIGHT (DBL): In the event of sudden braking, automatically activates the flashing of the rear light to alert the following vehicles, a solution that further improves rider’s safety.
• DUCATI MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM (DMS): Infotainment system for connecting the smartphone to the bike via Bluetooth, to allow the rider to manage the main multimedia functions of the mobile phone.
• DUCATI POWER LAUNCH (DPL): System that guarantees lightning-fast starts allowing the rider to concentrate only on managing the clutch release.
• DUCATI QUICK SHIFTER 2.0 (DQS 2.0): The DQS 2.0 allows the rider to shift up and down without using the clutch and evolves with respect to the previous system, doing away with the traditional lever with microswitch in favor of a direct mechanical lever. The electronic strategy is entrusted to the positioning sensor on the gear drum that identifies the gear engaged, offering the rider more direct feeling that is easier to repeat, less “rubbery” and with reduced travel.
• DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL): These are the daytime running lights that are used to comply with the obligation to use dipped headlights during the day.
• DUCATI TRACTION CONTROL (DTC): System that detects rear wheel slippage and automatically cuts power to limit or zero it, depending on the settings chosen by the user.
• DUCATI WHEELIE CONTROL (DWC): System that controls the wheelie and allows you to achieve maximum acceleration performance with ease and safety.
• REAR CYLINDER DEACTIVATION: System that deactivates the rear bank of the V4 engine when the vehicle is stationary. This leads to a reduction in fuel consumption and heat generated by the rear bank.
• RIDE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM: Also known as electronic accelerator, it is a system that electronically manages the opening and closing of the throttle (s).
• TURN-BY-TURN NAVI: Connect your smartphone to the bike via Bluetooth and visualize directions directly on your dashboard, without using external accessories or having to stop to consult your phone.

Electronics

• SUPERSPORT-LEVEL ELECTRONICS: Latest-generation electronics designed to take on every road with precision. Four Riding Modes, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, and Ducati Quick Shift work together to offer an exciting ride. Making its Diavel family debut is Race Riding Mode, which emphasizes the RS model’s unique characteristics.
• DUCATI POWER LAUNCH STRATEGY: The Diavel V4 RS introduces a Ducati Power Launch (DPL) strategy, designed to optimize performance from a standing start. The system offers three levels of intervention, which can be selected according to a rider’s experience and preference. Having selected a level, the rider need only shift into first and fully open the throttle: during the initial start phase, as the rider releases the clutch, the system maintains the Desmosedici Stradale RS engine at optimal rpm, to suit the DPL level selected. Once the clutch is released, the DPL enters the second phase, adjusting torque delivery to ensure the best possible acceleration, again based on the selected level. To operate, the DPL integrates the Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) function and ensures Ducati Traction Control (DTC) remains active, for maximum safety in all conditions. The system automatically deactivates once the expected maneuver speed is exceeded or when the rider shifts into third. In addition, to preserve the clutch, a dedicated algorithm limits the number of consecutive starts available. The counter resets when the bike is used normally.
• PANIGALE V4-DERIVED DUCATI QUICK SHIFT (DQS) 2.0: The electronics package on the Diavel V4 RS includes Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 2.0, which allows the rider to upshift without using the clutch and without reducing the throttle, increasing the bike’s acceleration speed. Already present on the Panigale V4, this system does away with the traditional lever with a microswitch in favor of a direct mechanical lever, enhancing the bike’s dynamic performance.
• FOUR RIDING MODES AND THREE POWER MODES AVAILABLE FOR THE DIAVEL V4 RS: The Diavel V4 RS electronic systems are calibrated to suit the model’s characteristics and usage, and integrated into four Riding Modes: Sport, Touring, Wet, and Race, appearing in the Diavel range for the first time to highlight the characteristics of the RS model. The three Power Modes on the Diavel V4 RS are optimized specifically for the RS model: 1. High (associated with Race and Sport Riding Modes) - dedicated to sports riding and use on track and able to offer maximum power with a prompt throttle response. 2. Medium (associated with Touring Riding Mode) - offering maximum power but with a gentler throttle response. 3. Low (associated with Wet Riding Mode) - reduces power to 84 kW (114 hp) and ensures a gentle throttle response.
• TFT WITH DEDICATED GRAPHICS AND DISPLAY: The Diavel V4 RS features a Diavel-specific TFT with a 5” screen that stands out for its dedicated graphics and special key-on animation when the bike is started.

Engine

• PURE POWER FOR EXTREME PERFORMANCE: The Diavel V4 RS pushes farther. The Desmosedici Stradale and its select components raise the bar in terms of performance and adrenaline, for the quickest acceleration in the Ducati range: from 0 to 60 in just 2.43 seconds (0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds). A benchmark that, until now, belonged solely to the MotoGP bike.
• 182 HP DESMOSEDICI STRADALE: The Diavel V4 RS features the race-derived 1103 cc Desmosedici Stradale engine, capable of producing a maximum power of 182 hp, representing a 14 hp increase over the V4 Granturismo engine in the Diavel V4. On the Diavel V4 RS, the rev limiter is set at 13,500 rpm in all gears except first, where it is activated at 14,000 rpm.
• COUNTER-ROTATING CRANKSHAFT: On road bikes, the crankshaft rotates in the same direction as the wheels, but in MotoGP, a counter-rotating crankshaft that rotates in the opposite direction is common. The Desmosedici Stradale borrows this solution from the reigning class to oppose the gyroscopic effect produced by the wheels. This makes the Diavel V4 RS more agile when changing direction and limits the tendency to wheelie, both in acceleration and braking, for a more precise and responsive ride.
• DEACTIVATION OF THE REAR BANK: To improve consumption and thermal comfort aboard the Diavel V4 RS, the Desmosedici Stradale engine adopts a rear cylinder bank deactivation system, so that when the bike is stationary, in neutral, or with temperatures more than 158°F (70°C), the rear cylinders deactivate to reduce the heat perceived by the rider.
• STM-EVO SBK DRY CLUTCH FOR A DISTINCT DUCATI SOUND: The Diavel V4 RS mounts the billet aluminum STM-EVO SBK dry clutch, complete with a specific configuration of anti-hopping springs and ramps. As well as ensuring a smoother ride, particularly when braking and shifting, this component also contributes to enriching the exhaust sound with its typical metallic timbre when the clutch is released. Performance of the dry clutch can be further heightened by using Ducati Corse Performance Oil Powered by Shell Advance, developed in collaboration with Shell for the WorldSBK and MotoGP championships.
• UNMISTAKABLE EXHAUST: The four-exit exhaust, an unmistakable style element of the Diavel range, stands out for its titanium end caps and aluminum covers.
• BENCHMARK SERVICE INTERVALS: As for service intervals, the Diavel V4 RS requires a valve clearance check every 18,000 miles (30,000 km).

Key Characteristics

• ADVANCED ELECTRONICS AND SIGNIFICANT RIDING CUSTOMIZATION: The electronics package on the Diavel V4 RS includes three Power Modes (High, Medium, Low), Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 2.0, and four Riding Modes: Race, introduced to the Diavel family for the first time, Sport, Touring, and Wet. Rounding out the package, a Ducati Power Launch management strategy optimizes starts, fully harnessing the engine’s power. The sports-oriented electronics system is further emphasized with dedicated TFT dash graphics, which start up with an exclusive model-specific animation.
• A BOLDER, SPORTIER PROFILE: The Diavel V4 RS flaunts a sportier, more assertive profile thanks to development of the design. composite air vents on the shoulders of the tank combine visible carbon fiber on the lower section with an upper red finish for a distinctive contrast. Coordinating with the livery, the side panels emphasize the hefty power of the front end, accentuating the visual impact of the bike.
• SPORTS RIDER SEAT: The rider seat is enhanced with red stitching on the side, a detail that highlights the bike’s sports attitude. The single-seat tail, crafted from carbon fiber and complete with the “RS” logo on both sides, replaces the passenger seat of the Diavel V4, visually lightening the rear section. When travelling two-up, the seat provided can be easily replaced with a passenger seat, made practical with retractable footpegs and grab handles that are also removable.
• UNIQUE COMPONENTS FOR UNRIVALLED SPORTS STYLE: The Diavel V4 RS also expresses its sportiness through carbon fiber components designed specifically for this motorcycle. Every element—from the air intakes to the single-seat tail, to the fenders and tank covers, all made of carbon fiber—contributes to making the look even more distinctive and sporty, lightening the bike by approximately 6.6 lbs. (3 kg) compared to the Diavel V4.
• RACE-LEVEL PERFORMANCE WITH ÖHLINS SUSPENSION: The Diavel V4 RS ensures ultimate performance with Öhlins suspension, for effective sports riding support and comfort when simply cruising.
• DESMOSEDICI STRADALE - 182 HP OF PURE ADRENALINE: Like other Ducati sports models, the Diavel V4 RS adopts the 1103 cc Desmosedici Stradale engine, for a total of 182 hp, an increase of 14 hp over the Diavel V4. The dry clutch has an unmistakable sound that won’t go unnoticed. The Diavel V4 RS is available in a numbered version, with the model number displayed on an aluminum plate located on the rear cylinder head
• LIGHTER AND MORE EXTREME: To further reduce weight, the Diavel V4 RS adopts a small lithium-ion battery that, combined with a numerous carbon fiber elements, ensures a 3 kg weight saving with respect to the Diavel V4.
• FORGED WHEELS FOR DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE AND AN EXCLUSIVE DESIGN: The Diavel V4 RS features aluminum forged wheels with a five-spoke “Y” design, inspired by the world of sports cars, which accentuates the model’s exclusive character and uniqueness. Paired with Diablo Rosso IV tires, the wheels don’t just add to the bike’s aggressive look, but also improve its dynamic behavior, offering greater stability and more neutral, precise turning.
• UNMISTAKABLE EXHAUST: The iconic four-exit exhaust stands out for its titanium end caps and aluminum covers which add to the unmistakable style of the Diavel V4 RS.

Vehicle

• DESIGNED TO EXCITE: Agile, powerful, light. Thanks to an advanced chassis, Desmosedici Stradale engine, and the use of elements that reduce the overall weight, the Diavel V4 RS promises even more responsive and precise ride dynamics, and neutral, stable behavior when cornering.
• LESS WEIGHT THANKS TO NUMEROUS CARBON FIBER COMPONENTS: The Diavel V4 RS flaunts carbon fiber components, which make for an overall weight saving of approximately 6.6 lbs. (3kg) compared to the Diavel V4. This high-quality material is used in many of the completely redesigned components, such as the side air intakes, single-seat tail, fenders, and tank covers. The small lithium-ion battery also contributes to a lighter bike.
• RACE-STYLE CHASSIS: On the Diavel V4 RS, the Desmosedici Stradale engine is not just the beating heart of performance but an integral part of the chassis, used as a structural element. The layout is based on a lightweight aluminum monocoque frame affixed to the heads, paired with a cast aluminum single-sided swingarm and a steel rear trellis subframe. A configuration that offers maximum stiffness, contained weight, and advanced ride dynamics. The long, low layout, due to technical choices that bring it closer to dragsters, is in fact the Ducati with the best acceleration from 0 to 60 in 2.43 seconds (0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds).
• HEIGHTENED PERFORMANCE WITH ÖHLINS SUSPENSION: The Öhlins suspension used for the Diavel V4 RS is designed to guarantee the very best performance, balancing sports riding support with comfort when cruising. The NIX30 fork with 48 mm stanchions and STX46 shock, both fully adjustable in pre-load and hydraulics, ensure a smoother ride, effectively absorbing even the smallest bumps in the roads. With respect to the Diavel V4 version, hydraulic calibration is more robust, reducing load transfers and improving control during the sportiest phases, without sacrificing everyday riding comfort.
• PANIGALE-DERIVED BRAKING SYSTEM: The braking system on the Diavel V4 RS derives directly from that of the Panigale V4 and ensures record performance with a peak deceleration figure of 11.5m/s2. This value is generally reserved for race bikes, only possible thanks to the sophisticated calibration of the Cornering ABS system. 330 mm discs and Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers at the front are combined with a single 265 mm disc and Brembo floating caliper at the rear.
• PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO IV TYRES: FOR UNPRECEDENTED GRIP: The Diavel V4 RS mounts Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires, available for the first time with a rear size of 240/45, for excellent grip in acceleration and mid-turn. Together with the aluminum forged wheels, the tires add to the vehicle’s dynamic performance, making the Diavel V4 RS more neutral in its cornering behavior with respect to the Diavel V4 and more satisfying during sports riding.
• TAILOR-MADE RIDER SEAT: On the Diavel V4 RS, the rider seat upholstery is tailor-made and enhanced with red stitching on the side that accentuates its sports attitude. The single-seat tail with carbon fiber components bears the RS logo on both sides and replaces the passenger seat for a lighter rear line. For those who want to share the Diavel V4 RS travel experience with a passenger, it’s possible to switch the single-seat tail for the seat provided and pull out the retractable passenger footpegs and grab handle. Sophisticated solutions that combine style and functionality in every detail.