2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 - Review 

I own a 2015 Diavel Dark with a full Termi system, & aftermarket tune + quickshifter, I rode the new 2019 Diavel today and the 3 main take-aways are; 1. Handling on new Diavel is very direct, I like my 2015 Diavel but it always feels like the front wheel wants to wash out on a hard turn in a sweeping bend..... nothing at all like that on the new Diavel, it just plain goes where you point the front wheel and feels like it is perfectly balanced the whole time. 2. Brakes are a bit soft on new Diavel though I say that with the caveat that the new one I rode was not the 'S' model, and also the demo bike only had 450km's on it..... 3. The new Diavel feels like a bike with manners and a level of refinement, but can also rip your head off when you properly want to rip in....... but in a safe kind of nurturing way. The old (2015) Diavel (noting I have a full Termi system) is a bike with attitude and feels like you are kind of riding a beast when you properly want to rip in, and while it feels competent it doesn't always feel 'safe' like the newer version. It's an 'each to their own' proposition: Old bike has attitude and personality, new bike has competence abounding and feels as safe as you ever will on a ~ 160hp V-twin. It's really a matter for the individual!

Saw one on the weekend and the owner updated and was fully stoked about it. Such a lovely looking machine that he said was the most beautiful power he had ever experiend after riding many bikes for 35 years. I just want one so much now but I know I can't handle that much power. I'm just a nutter! 😂

Wow. What a beast of a machine packed with technology. A serious bit of kit.

Yes, this is the bike I want. So cool all around. The variable valve overlap is ingenious. The weight to power ratio is greater than any other hooligan bike or street naked bike. The entire design combines comfort, power and handling like nothing else. No other muscle bike can do as much. KTM 1290 Superduke? Yeah ok, probably faster but not for me.

Bought 1260s Black few days ago.

That guy knows his stuff!! Great bike great review!!

Great detailed review

I love how you hid the exhaust pipes out of site. I don’t like the scoop on the side of the tank, so the X Diavel S is my choice but I hope that the foot pegs can adjusted backward a bit. This will be the next bike for me

Suspension is adjustable on the S model curious if you tried any adjustments?

Wow! Really surprised so much technology on this bike...

Great video, question you have road test both the x Diavel and the new 1260 Diavel, which one you like more and why?

Love the look of these. I’ve ridden. The 1260s Multistrada so would like to try this and compare. How do you think the lack of screen affects the riding enjoyment once you get above 60 mph?

A lot of info, thanks!

Excellent review. Thanks 👍

There are two kinds of people, who tried Diavel/Xds and not. They are stylish, every day, performing fun bike. All you need is a windscreen on them. Its a techno-naked-cruiser-super or Devil bike.

So, how is this model better than the previous model? I own one, and prefer the look of mine, especially on the "near" side. Chain is very exposed, while most of the trellis frame is covered on this. Also, seat sits too high, and don't like the rear number plate bracket having the indicators on it.

I hope when I can't ride naked bikes I can get one of these. About as close to a cruiser as I would want to get.

Wow lol I work with Italians (awesome people, great professionals, very funny, technically driven) and it's so funny to hear this Ducati guy chatting because it's so similar to my coworkers.

savage machine

I bet he regretted that choice of helmet...

Come on guys, please invest in a wind muffler for your microphone, makes the world of difference for the viewers..

I liked the review and the bike, Ducati owns this niche at the moment. I see Harley Davidson as a potential contender, but their power cruisers, like the FXDR, lack good suspension and a well-balanced electronics package. They still have some catching up to do. Missed some commentary on suitability for touring with luggage.

really, no one will comment on this guy's purple mic?!!!!!

16:52 yes you get DRL on base model too...

If one can not heat the engine or reving noise... whats the point of Ducati...???

its a sik bike had for a year a tral torque monster i got the touring pack so heated grips oanniers screen and back rest also a termi it sounds mental get the s model though not the standard as it has all the goodies ohlins quickshifter love this bike do yourself a favour

A little fairing goes a long way. No reason why it can have some sexy wind protection really.

This bike would look great all Ducati red, wheels and everything

love it.

Nice looking bike To be honest I need to decide between MT09 and Diavel

Update the Monster with the 1260 DVT!

Looks like a nice second bike for a well heeled mc owner. The Ducati branded master cyl and clutch master cover are so tacky🤔.

Not my choice, I prefer the Suzuki M109R, I’ve got one, it’s awesome. And it’s shaft drive.

Why dont you review the poor man's version of this bike.

Rocket III!

The price is one thing, but the maintenance cost is sky rocket high what I heard. And it keeps me away from it at the moment.

I like the looks of gen 1 better.

Not my cup of tea, will stick with my Speedy

It's not a V twin..... it's a L twin.... check ur facts...

1 . Ergos r good .... 2 . Aesthetically good ... 3 . Great suspension .... 4 . Exhaust note very gruffy .... 5 . Brakes r impressive .... 6 . Head & Tail LED'S r good ... 7 . Good tyres .... 8 . Great Electronic aid's & instrument cluster .... 9 . Fucati engine's r rubbish no refinement , engine heats up very quickly , worst cooling system .... In winter heats r legible but on summer it's mad ..... 10 . Wiring harness problem every now & then , engine shuts off automatically , without any reason .... DUCATI & KTM HEAT MANAGEMENT R WORST , BEING AN AEROSPACE ENGINEER & TRUE BLUE - RED BIKER MYSELF , I'VE FACED D'S STUPID PROBLEM AFTER OWING D'S 2 BRAND MOTORCYCLE.... NOW I'VE SHIFTED JAPANESE , GERMAN & BRITISH M/C , THEY'RE REALLY IMPRESSED ME , GREAT COOLING , HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM , SMOOTH MOTORS & NO SUCH ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ISSUES ...... THANKS ...... 😎