5 Things I Dislike About My Ducati XDiavel! 

I’m quickly coming across your dislikes, having owned my XDiavel S for only a couple of months. Suspension; I get great confidence from the suspension. I’ve had this bike of the edge of its tyres and really like how you can (almost) play ‘sports bike’ on it, however, hit a slight dip in the road, not even an actual pothole, and oh boy does my back take a pounding!! I swear I’m around 2” shorter from the vertical battering my spine has taken 😢 Heat shield; yep, mine has gone loose in barely a few weeks. I’m getting the dealer to collect the bike and sort it as they say they know about the issue (a rubber spacer/grommet is prone to melting) and it sounds like there’s an upgrade/fix available. Headlight; I like it. It’s a bit kinda futuristic and goes against the traditional cruiser image, pretty much like the rest of the bike! 😎 Oil service reset; I hear what your saying but I guess Ducati want to make sure the light can’t be reset if the maintenance hasn’t actually been done. It makes it better/safer for someone buying the bike pre-owned. Of course, it also ensures they continue to make money after the initial sale … 🤔 Washing the bike; I always finish washing my vehicles (especially bikes) with a blow-dry, specifically to get the water out of those nooks and crannies. I have a couple of dedicated vehicle blow-dryers and also have an air compressor. No after-drips for me! 😮😂

Hey Jesse, agree with you on all points (l have a Diavel 1260S), not had the heat shield issue but might be different on mine. The service light issue is one big hassle. Nice video you're always so chilled. Thanks.

The suspension is adjustable... Loctite prevents bolts from backing out.... I agree that the headlight is ugly.... I have never owned a motorcycle that does not hold in water in places you cannot get to.... Overall, you struggled to find minute dislikes because it is a badass muscle bike.

I just bought a 2022 XDiavel. I haven't had it long enough to find the same issues. I personally like the aesthetics of the light. I wasn't planning on doing my own maintenance (I worked on helicopters for years, my hands are shredded) so it shouldn't be a problem. The comfort, I have felt all of the bumps, but the suspension is adjustable and I will have it adjusted on my break-in service. So far I'm loving it. One more thing about the engine reset, according to the manual, the software is open source, I'm sure someone has figured out a way to reset the service notification. Cheers!

Good review bro, I agree with oil life monitor. I also do my own oil changes and this can get annoying on rides as the indicator is telling you that the oil needs to be changed. I hate the fact that you have to pay the dealership .5hrs just to connect to the machine and turn of the OLM. But overall still love the bike

Great vid Jesse...it's hard to come up with dislikes. Yea, that oil change reset is an issue. After hearing everything else I came away thinking you still really like her though!

I purchased a unit from Obdstar that will take care of resting all service lights and full diagnostics. A very reasonable price too for the Ducati only model

I use a leaf blower to dry my bike after I washed it carefully, and this will eliminate the water issue.

I have had nothing but issues with mine but still love it lol My exhaust shield is a little loose but nothing I can hear. 1. Stone got stuck in belt and put a grove in it ( even with new RS cover) 2. brake covers corroded ( nothing too bad and cheap fix) 3. Rear brake fix ( dealer damaged frame in multiple places ) They replaced the frame free, Now rear brake line has a hole in it where it has rubbed against the heat shield so going to replace this myself this weekend as don't trust them to do it properly. 3.Now Yesterday got coolant under the bike which I have tracked down to the bottom of the radiator so now have to get this booked in, Note brake/Coolant all happened while sitting over the winter since last Nov. New Radiator £879!!!!!!Plus fitting. ( believe this was damaged by frame replacement ) as they have never known a RAD to go, So now got a fight on my hands. Never had such bad luck with any other bike. Fingers crossed this will be the end of it. It's only got 3500mls

headlight is beautiful !!!!!!!!!!, Comfort could be a better

Yes you are right they should do something about the rear suspension it's not comfortable and the headlight is very ugly

The oil change light is the most annoying thing I dislike about my XD too bro. Dealer would charge me $80 to turn off the light. So I turn the date back and service light disappeared.

1) Comfort is always at opposite ends with crisp handling with a 40 degree lean angle. This is a supersport bike disguised as a cruiser. It wont be super smooth necessarily. 2) you should be servicing this kind of exotic bike at dealer. Dont be cheap on an expensive machine. You put a $3000 exhaust on it. Lol. 3) Heat shield. Never had that problem. 4) put a factory carbon fiber headlight surround on it. Looks great. 5) really? Yyyyyeah you’re stretching it no disrespect. Enjoy the best all purpose and gorgeous bike on the planet!

Does XDiavel generate a lot of heat when idle in a traffic signal? I ride a Ducati Scrambler and it roasts my legs. Planning to upgrade to Diavel, so would like to get your inputs

Did you adjust the shock and buy a comfort seat or Corbin seat?

Yeah I have same bike in iceberg white and if find it difficult too to find 5 things to dislike.

Hi, do you still have this bike? Were you able to tune the suspension for more comfortable ride?

Can someone please tell me how reliable this motorcycle can be? So many positive as negative comments all around ducati's, and for the price.. the last thing you want to know is that you bought something that isnt bullet proof Hope someone can help me, I would really appreciate it a lot, cause I'm in the search of a new bike and I saw harleys, yamahas, hondas, indians, triumph... but I really dont know which one could be the best in terms of durability and less mechanical troubles... Cheers to all, keep riding safe! Thanks for the amazing video Jesse

Did you adjust the rear shock?

Dont buy a cruiser if you want comfortable motorcycle, you want to do your own service don’t buy modern motorcycle , heat shield has been fixed on the 2019 version change your ducati dealer , the front light can be customized, do not wash it with water , take your time to clean it , I have XDS 2019 you didn’t have issue on the rear brake ?

Ducati will not listen to your dislike..They may consider you as a crying baby on your review 🤣

What do yip think of the bike for someone 5 ‘7

Olha a minha Diavel @

Number 1 DISLIKE, the PRICE ,lol.

I plan to buy but now cancel