The most SHOCKING bike of 2023? Ducati Diavel V4 UK review 

The sound of a man in love. We've seen you on track days and you weren't this ecstatic. A joy to watch and what a gorgeous bike.

Love your unbridled enthusiasm and exuberance. This was an absolute pleasure to watch.

Wow Tim did you not sleep last night? You got this vid out quick! Brilliant video buddy, really enjoyed that 💪🙌

“Ballet dancer with brass knuckles”…….most descriptive sentence I’ve ever heard for this bike 😆😆😆👍!

Another great review, Tim. Please don't be tempted to change your style, I love the enthusiasm combined with an actual decent review of what it "feels" like to ride - most bike reviews are boring and lacking in comparison! Keep up the good work :) I don't think you could have it as an only bike though, nor many afford it (especially if it's not an only bike).

LOVE IT. I think a comparison between this and the Streetfighter V4S is due. They're about the same price, both absolute weapons. Ace video as always, you deserve way more subs than you have! 👍🔥🔥🔥

I guess you liked it then! Nice one Tim....can't wait to have a go on one myself!!

Stop sitting on the fence Tim. Do you like it or not? 🤷‍♂️

"Headbutt the pigeon" 😂😂😂 Thanks for your brilliant review.

Nice one Tim ..I swore I’d never get another duke but this is nibbling round my reservations about diving back in ..

Tim, great passionate report, entertaining and informative. good to hear you are 6.3 (like me) and comfy on this bike. i'm saving patiently: next year i hope to buy this dream bike. what about you?

I just love this review! Must. Have. One !

I have a Gen 1 1200 Diavel. Mine is going for a service and new tyres in 2 weeks. Booked a test ride on the V4 Diavel. Cant wait.

You went to the back and I was indeed shocked... not by the tire but by that quad exhaust!

You said several times, how expensive it is. But, it is a premium bike and costs less than a V4 Panegale, most models of V4 Multistrada's and full spec BMW's. Also, much, much cheaper than the Skoda Karok, replacement for the Yeti. I know which I would prefer and you have only convinced me even more 😁 Great video, full of enthusiasm and useful information. Thanks!

Great review! Sounds like you found your next ride...you know you want it 😎

one of my new favorite u-tuber reviewers , nice work Tim

Really enjoyable review! So natural to listen to

Test ride a week last Friday for a day, bought one Monday. The Diavel is absolutely astounding on the road. It should not be able to do what it does on B roads.I love it 😍 You will have lots of fun appearing in ‘Superbikes’ mirrors over the summer on this ‘Cruiser’ 😉

Amazing bike, and a great review!

Good review, thanks. I especially enjoyed your confused noises.

“You can’t feel that width when you’re riding it” 😂. I think it’s a shame they cover that huge rear tyre with the number plate.

People keep going on about the price but this is not the type of bike you buy as your first bike, you work up to it and trade in your current bike. I traded in my 1260s for the V4 so I wasn't looking at £23.5 and if you can afford this as your second or third bike, then you don't care about money anyway.

This machine is 1000% everything I have ever Needed in a cruiser, er monster er... Aesthetically the V4 is bellísimo, and the performance is unlike any other cruiser, dare I use that as a comparison? to any other bike I have owned. She carves corners with the greatest of ease, and forget the straight and narrow, she is unheralded for her class. I have left vettes, teslas, beemers, benzees etc. in my wake not to to mention some of the other bikes who feel they are a challenge, but I have yet to go head to head with a real crotch rocket. I can say If the other bike does not have NOS its over, this thing is a Missile, truly unreal in the power delivery. I failed to mention I have the akripovic exhaust made specifically for her, and she was flashed and has a zero rev limiter. For those chomping at the bit over the cost you will get well past that once you have had 600 mile break in service done, all guilty purchase feelings Will Be Gone, and you will left with nothing more than a Huge Smile on your face :D Keep The Shiny Side Up.

These look awesome. On a more mundane note, the backlit switchgear is brilliand. The wifes Svartpilen 125 has it. All bikes should have it.

Excellent and enthusiastic review!!

Great bike sound like a bike to put a 😀 on your face keep up the great vids Tim 👍

Great review…I can’t agree more. Just got my ‘24 Diavel V4 and as my 6th bike it’s by far my favorite! Its just fun to ride! My previous machine as a 241 whp H2SX monster…just was not as fun to ride!

I'm not a bike guy but I think i've just stumbled upon the Jeremy Clarkson of motorbikes. Excellent presentation dude even if I could only understand half of what you were describing. :)

My V4 Magna 1150cc was my favorite bike. My Bandit 1200S (1150cc) was a good deal lighter so better acceleration.

"Compliancy"!!! Excellent coinage.

I loved the previous edition and think the V4 looks even more amazing. But the price is tough to stomach, especially when compared to the S1000R or Superduke or Tuono. I’m sure Ducati can justify the price due to brand loyalty but it’s a tough sell to those of us with less brand loyalty.

My absolute dream bike. It sounds absolutely amazing when fitted with the Akrapovic! 😈

Great review, subscribed

Awesome video Tim, looking to get my first bike next year. Hope you get your hands on the new GSX-8s for a review, would love to hear your thoughts especially since we are about the same height haha.

The secrets out lol you know the dealer where i live i bought a panigale 1199 got a free trackday at the track day i asked what bike the staff used whats favourite the answer was a diavel

Excellent ramblings!!... you clearly enjoyed that. This bike is an absolute weapon, if it was me I would pick the following from the accessory list; a keyless fuel cap (I know should come as standard) and akropovic exhaust and it has to be in red.

Get mine in 8 weeks....cant wait.

great video Tim loved it, me wants it

Testing one next week! This could cause me a real dilemma

It seems like you quite enjoyed that Tim 😀 Would this be in your dream three bike garage then? Can you even have a three bike dies all garage?

Perfect machine for when you need to get to Milan or Sofia in a hurry.

I did get to take a black one for a test ride last Saturday in Sweden. It was ridiculously funny to drive, and yes the response in the curves just blowed me away. Now, i do have a dilemma though, because I owe a MTS v4s and I do like that one as well 2022, and then there is the rally version - which seems to have it all, but the price - but this one is just one that I would love to owe as well :D

Wow, that looks like an engine, a big one, with bit of motorbike added as an afterthought. Gorgeous though!

Nice video, you make me want to run out and buy one!

Great video, you seemed to like it? 😂😂😂 Good to meet you at SMMT on Thursday. Good luck with the channel and nursery bills😱 Nick

Blue bolts and trellis had me laughing

my favorite toy bike 😊❤

Guessing you rather liked it then…awesome!

It’s a new category it’s a Muscle Bike. There are only two at the mo this and the Rocket 3

I love my Diavel V4.

I love the videos and sound of all the "non road/ race only" exhaust as this stock exhaust is not sounding amazing, question I have is - those bikes will be on the road (100%) and not on the track, who is going to insure it? I would love me one of these "not for road use" exhausts, but insurance won't touch me, so is everyone with not road legal exhaust lying to their insurer? When I was inquiring with Bennetts about "non road legal" exhaust they would not insure me. Thanks for your reply

So we're about the same size. I'm 6'3" and 225lbs. I was wondering if I would fit fine on it. Seeing you, I'd say yes 😊

"sunny British B road"....... what madness is this? I thought it was miserable all year round? Great review!

Great review Tim! Really cool motorcycle, just wish Ducati’s were a bit less expensive.

Awesome bike😍

Please, please compare it to the Streetfighter V4......

looks very nice

Great first impressions review Tim. Any plans for getting the bike back for that short term trip into Europe ?

I wonder if a monster v4 is in the works.

How would you sound riding my 1340 cc B-King? Mine produces 202 Bhp after the mods, 146Nm torque... Lol....

“Compliancy”? 😂

The tires are used up just like that and you only get them from Pirelli. Two Sets a year are necessary.

I think you liked that. Might be wrong.

I’d love it but it is a tad out of my price range.

They're gonna put the same engine on the XDiavel S?

WHEN I WIN THE LOTTERY 🎉

You wouldn't think it's anywhere close to a supernekked if you rode it back to back with one. I demoed one after riding my tuna v4 to the dealership, thought it was nice and smooth but not all that exciting and not for me, at least not until I get older. Somehow it hurt my back more than tuono 😂 it did feel surprisingly light and handled pretty well for its size and weight, but then I've never ridden a cruiser, so I wouldn't know what to compare it to. The foot pegs had me worried 😂 finding them was a struggle, the amount of leverage required to tip into the corners was very unusual for me (not bad at higher speeds while being more than i'd like to, but then at lower speeds I ended up pushing it down too hard making it a bit twitchy, probably just takes getting used to like all things) being used to tuono and 690 supermoto, ground clearance seemed decent for doing double the speed limit through the corners but not triple like I'm used to with my bikes.

Awesome

It's always very unsatisfying to not see a bike in action. It's you or the handlebar. Maybe next time you're able to put your cam on a tripot and show us some nice shots. Would be great.

Me waiting for v4 in monster

The looks are a bit on the fence, but every mother loves her child I guess

Hyper Cruiser?

Where did you film this ride, Tim?

"Rear tire that's the same width as your mom" 🤣

I do dislike where the number plate is for me it's ruins the bike.

24K! I'll hang onto my MT10 and have as much fun.

It's the most shocking bike I can think of, because if Ducati think I'm going to spend $27k on a bike with standard suspension and pretty much standard everything they're dead ass wrong. This bike is price gouging personified.

The compact Rotax 1190cc Vtwin 138kw ,138nm 204kg ,450lb nice upright riding position shorter wheel base. New Buell SuperCriuser's old school simplicity. I would pick every time over this over expensive technically complex kitchen appliance.

The whole system makes it sound like a Harley. Awful. I would keep the standard exhaust for the sakes of emissions and respect for surrounds - yes I’m older now and consider others around. I was not a fan of the previous gen (front looked too weak) but absolutely adore this bike. I also like rocket 3 but this might be my favourite of the two. In theory as it’s way too pricey. 😅

You liked it then?😮❤

Why would you buy this when there are lighter, faster options from Ducati? I’m listening.

23,595 lbs !?! That's a heavy pig ! 😂

Diavelicious

Too expensive like all the V4s, but great engines and I love my Multi V2S😆👍

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👌👌👍👍🙌🙌

Nice DEWcati?Christ almighty !!

Test drove one there definitely nothing shocking or special for sure.

The cylinder deactivation, even in sport mode, on a motorcycle, on a Ducati no less, is enough for me to keep my current Diavel. The quad exhaust is cool, give it that. Four cylinders, not needed really. Why have the extra width? Smoother I guess. Over engineered. These aren’t going to sell. Buy Aprilia over this, especially at $27k.

If you collect all 4 Diavels you will have the baddest 4 roadbikes of all time... Think about it but don't hurt your brain. Just throw in a Husky 701 and a KTM 890 and you win at life. As long as you also get a Kawasaki 750 jetski from the 90's. Disagree? STFU.

Possibly one of the worlds ugliest & hideous looking bikes. Whoever designed this monstrosity should be sacked. How can a company responsible for some of the world's most beautiful looking bikes come up with this. Beyond belief. Unfortunately its not the only ugly bike they make. Omg the Multistrada another mess. Never mind it keeps all the buyers with no taste happy.

I hate it how British pronounce Ducati. They say jew-gatee

BEWARE!!! you need more money to maintain than to buy! Ducati sold less than 500 bikes last year and 350 the year before factory in Thailand, Monsters for sale here by the thousand second hand and diavels, because nobody can afford the maintenance. I myself have a nightshift scrambler and they want ten thousand dollars to fix a 12,000 dollar bike (muffler guards, 2 footpegs, 2 mirrors, slight tank repair, front fork seal replacement). I cannot accept paying almost what i paid for a new bike, just to repair a few scratches and replace a few peripherals. Like a yacht, you need not only the money to buy the bike you need the money to pay for all the overpriced Ducati replacement parts and services. Nobody in Thailand wants a Ducai now we have had enough of the overpriced services and lack of support, and nasty ripoff attitude of the Ducati service and repair department. Don't buy one, you will be left with the most costly thing you ever had to maintain. Cheaper to maintain a boat in a marina. Ducati is make or break this year in their Thailand factory (who import to UK), and they are failing, they are about to disappear from the marketplace, and are i their last attempt with the scrambler and diavel. .. Seriously, Ducatis are wonderful bikes but they are dying, the company is failing to succeed due to the impossible to pay prices for repair and service maintenance. Their bad reputation now precedes them, as does the fact that they are simply a money sucker. I advise to stay away from Ducati, unless you are wealthy enough to not care about a 10,000 pound bill to fix a 12000 pound bike. Take it from me, I own a Ducati