Ducati Diavel 1260 or XDiavel - how different they really are? 

As a proud owner of 2021 Diavel 1260s I’ll say its the most exciting bike I’ve owned even compared with other Ducati’s I’ve had, love it and its bada$$ looks & power, I ALWAYS get compliments when I stop somewhere & on the rode. Have had no mechanical issues at all so far, taken it on many long trips & always come back safely without any issues. Just for reference I’m 6ft & have no issue with the foot peg position & my knees aren’t bad, seat is super comfy, thanks for covering this.

Every time I mean every time I ride my Diavel1260s I get some thumbs up or questions. The funniest thing was when a bus driver delayed departure from a bus stop just to talk with me about the bike :)

I’m a disabled rider that needs feet forward… I’m now on my 3rd XDiavel. Great bike.👍👍

I'm planning on getting the 2023 Diaval V4 in about 2 months. Thanks for the info, great presentation.

Enthusiasm by the tank full. Great review with fabulous humour. Makes a difference from the mind blowing boredom of some vloggers, TMF , Bennetts bike social , etc etc in my opinion. Thank you for the review and giant smile .

Great video.My 1260 is my daily rider to work and such.Love it!I was picking up some Chimay Grand Reserve at a local store last week and came out to several people taking pictures of my bike.That's a nice ego boost :-) Trading in my Harley for this bike was the best thing I have ever done.Well,not the best,but close.

Haven’t come across such an elaborate description distinguishing both the mean machines. Kudos!

The XDiavel is a thing of beauty. Naked bikes have always been what I’m drawn to, however I have an extremely bad right knee that can only bend around 50° (long story but it’s due to early rheumatoid arthritis which started in my teens). Until I can get it fully replaced, there’s just no way for me to ride a sports bike or traditional naked bikes where the pegs are in the standard position. I’d never been a massive cruiser fan but I got my first bike in 2015 being the first run Kawasaki Vulcan S which was as close to a mid-tier naked bike performance and looks as I could find whilst having the forward pegs meaning I could actually ride the thing. My tastes have evolved over the past years and have learned to love cruisers especially since many new models (Indian Scout/Bobber, Triumph Bobber, Victory Octane etc.) are pushing further away from the old chrome Harleys. All that said; for someone like myself the XDiavel is like a dream come true as it’s basically the looks and performance of a high quality modern naked bike...but I can actually ride it in encumbered with my shit knee 😂.

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Great video. I'm 5'5'' so I liked the low seat height of the XDiavel and adding the midsets made it much more enjoyable for me. The bars were a bit of a reach as well until I added the longer bars.

I love the way you explain so much specific topic .. heaven for a true superbike enthusiast like me ❤️. Love form India 🇮🇳

NIce review! I owned a 2011 Diavel and a 2015 Carbon Red Diavel in the past. I made the switch to a 2016 XDiavel S last year as I like the look of the XDiavel much better. To deal with the seating position I installed Ducabike midset foot pegs which transformed the handling of the XDiavel making it handle more like the standard Diavel. To that end I now have the look I prefer with a seating position more suitable for sportier riding. So if you're holding back on the XDiavel only due to the foot peg position, the easy fixt is installing midsets in lieu of the forward controls.

I have an original Diavel Strada. It can change into a touring bike in a few minutes. I ride it naked but I have used the bags to go to the store a couple of times. Totally reliable. I am not in love with the exhaust. The heat shields rattle when the screws come loose. Also the gear shift is notchy but once it warms up shifts ok and never misses a shift. And turn signal controls are not ideal. The self canceling feature only comes with heated grips. Otherwise it's fast, smooth and comfortable for an old man at 5'5". Best bike I have ever owned and there have been a lot of them over 58 years of riding.

I ride a 2021 red Diavel 1260s and I must admit that I get a lot of attention, especially as I also have the Termignoni exhaust. If I pull into a petrol station I know I'll get asked about it, I have dads in the street pointing my bike out to their kids, people at lights will lean out of their windows to ask me to rev the bike, it's definitely not a bike for the shy and retiring rider. With the exhaust, I get 172hp and 139 Nm of torque. The 3.5" TFT display is big enough to read clearly and is designed to fit neatly between the handlebar clamps, I have no issues at all with it and prefer it to the huge displays on some other bikes.

Love the looks of the Xdiavel. The exhaust looks better the belt system seems like a perfect choice, and the best part is the wheels on the S model. The Diavel 1260 does have better pedals, not a fan of the chain but minor, but the front LED markers are a beautiful combination. I wish there was a pick your parts and assemble the bike kind of stuff

Thank you so much for the video. It was very informative!!

Dlaczego ja dopiero op tylu latach Cie znalazlem. Twoj kanal jest genialny :D.

put a set of bars on my xdiavel to bring em back 4" and its a work of art with the larger windshield

Excellent video. I am an older rider and sold my Harley touring model last year. Really was not doing long distance or all day rides anymore. But cannot get rid of the “itch” so started looking at smaller bikes, sub 600 pounds. My son is a serious Ducati fan and told me about the X. Would love to try one but New England dealers are not too keen on Ducati test rides.

Great review. Helpful.

Great review very informative.

If the XDIAVEL is supposed to be more like a cruiser, then why is the passenger seat on the Diavel 1260 wider and more accepting of a passenger?

What a great video. Made me smile throughout! Well, well, done good sir. I may have to add a Diavel to the stable.

Good vids dude 😀 keep it up and if you ever stop by in New York City u can borrow any bike from my fleet 👍

Great video sir, loved the humour 😂🔥❤

Great run down and I appreciate the effort you put into comparing the 2. Ill need to take both for a ride but I'm leaning towards the 1260s due to its mid foot peg position and slightly longer seat, but its also good to know the peg position also factors into city riding.

Best Diavels review 👍

great comparison!

best review ..very informative

Really liked the video. Could you make a compare video of xdiavel s with Kawasaki Vulcan S? Will really appreciate that.

Wow, co za świetny film. Całkowicie przypadkowo trafiłem na twój kanał i prawie się nabrałem, że jesteś native speaker. Congratulations for English language skills. Może porównasz x diavel z Rocket 3? Best regards

Great vid. I'm gonna do the rearsets for X model.

Good ! Super power full

RE. The chain clanking noise, I solved, -after months of figuring out-, mine sticking a piece of rubber where the chain hits at the bottom of the swing arm, hope this help somebody out there.

Great video, the only thing I miessed and You show it in Video i the S versions for Xdiavel and 1260, I think it was not avialable for old Diavel and it was the significant brakes update. Not sure if it is still applicable for the newer models or brakes are the same for S versions as for standards.

Love my xdiavel. Spent a year looking to upgrade my bike and Xdiavel well was on top since last October when I saw someone riding it and thats it decision was made right then. Now I have it with me for a month😊 one of the best bike and I do not think I will ride anything else after this 😂

thank you.

Have a Diavel it kicks ass!

I have seven big bikes of different types so i don't care where the footpegs are, but the xdiavel if you do 200 kmh your forward legs will fly in the air! This is why there is a conversion kit to place the footpegs more straight, or even towards the rear and high set, and the forward pegs have three settings with 5 inch movable forward and back too for longer and shorter legs fitted stock

Based on your points, I'd have to get the Diavel. Why have all those handling skills if you cant use 'em? Forward foot controls (2015 Indian Scout owner) take the edge off of rider assisted handling. I do love a belt drive (gear drive too!) but the ability to: add stability by standing & add handling input has me Diavel focused. Excellent & engaging video, BTW!!!

We are two wild and crazy guys!

Very very useful

Does the diavel 2011 have corner abs?

Funny. I have the same foam anti vibe pad under my sub woofer as well :)

Got the Black 1260s 2021..;)

Just had knee surgery and can only bend to 90°, would the X Diavel be the better riding position?

Zacznij wrzucać takie filmiki jak kiedyś z kamery samochodowej z Volvo. Były zajebiste!

I’ve heard they have rear brake problems after like 2-3k miles is that true?

Nice review! Whats ur weight and height if u dont mind?

Some claiming numbers like 175mph! what does it top out at really?

Becoming legend doesn't need time it just need a chance

Good point. You need a back rest installed if you're riding with a girl. Especially if you are trigger happy with the throttle.

18:33 "As long as These work..." Does they doesnt work so often that you said this?

I have a Ducati XDiavel S and honestly stock exhaust sounded like an empty can of soda, had to put the termis and those make it sound better but also, own a Harley Davidson v rod muscle and the Akrapovic exhaust sounds very aggressive... I like riding both but my Harley takes the lead as far as sound goes...

I just wish the 1260S had belt transmission. Otherwise, the bike is perfect!

I’m surprised you didn’t mention the taillight difference! But super thorough otherwise, I didn’t notice the front indicator difference.

Now I see.. Sure, you are Polish same as me ;)

Rather a small mention of reliability....

Hey ,you just made my life harder :))) I was expecting you to say some bad things about them so i can be dissapinted and move on to other bike :))) Thank you

Can Ducati make a X-Diavel, with the looks and the belt of the XDiavel and the ergonomics of the Diavel? I love the XDiavel style, I am cold on the Diavel and I want to go on small trips with my wife without losing her on the road.

X looks better

3:08 Why are you closely kill tresspassing people on the "Zebrastreifen"? They are allowed to go first without any sänger or harm of other. Never learned?

Slavic accent?