Ducati Diavel 1260 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 17.7 Lakh
One-Off Ducati Diavel 1260 S Materico Unveiled
Ducati Diavel 1260 Receives 2019 Red Dot Design Award
Ducati has launched the BS6 Ducati Diavel 1260 range in India. The Diavel 1260 is priced at Rs. 18.49 lakh while the BS6 Diavel 1260 S is priced at Rs. 21.49 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. For 2021, the Diavel 1260 S gets a new ‘Ducati Red’ colour along with the standard ‘Thrilling Black’, while the 1260 is available in just the ‘Total Black’ colour. The BS6 Diavel 1260 gets the same 1,262 cc L-Twin Testastretta DVT engine which makes 160 bhp at 9,500 rpm and 129 Nm of peak torque at 7,500 rpm. The engine continues to have a flat torque curve, making for energetic response when given the beans. The engine bore and stroke on the twin cylinder Ducati Diavel 1260 engine are 106 mm and 71.5 mm respectively.
Rider electronics include a Bosch 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) along with cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, power launch and cruise control. Other standard features include keyless ignition, backlit switches and a rear-wheel lift mitigation system as well. The motorcycle gets three riding modes, which are sport, urban and touring. Riders can also choose to have different settings for ABS, traction control etc. The Diavel 1260 gets a TFT screen with a separate warning light module. The dashboard has four different display modes to choose from.
The Diavel 1260 gets a tubular steel Trellis frame. Anchored to it is an Aluminium swingarm. In terms of suspension, the Diavel 1260 mounts fully adjustable 50 mm forks. Damping compression and spring pre-load adjustment are on the left fork tube, while rebound adjustment is located on the right tube. At the rear, instead, the Diavel 1260 mounts a monoshock with adjustable spring-preload and damping rebound.
The top-spec Diavel 1260 S variant gets LED daytime running light, LED turn indicators, 48 mm Ohlins front forks along with an Ohlins monoshock and top-spec Brembo M50 monobloc brake callipers and a bi-directional quick-shifter. At 247 kg, the S is also a couple of kilograms lighter than the standard model. The BS6 model of the Diavel 1260 is 5 kg heavier than the BS4 model. The Diavel 1260 S can also be accessorised with the Bluetooth Ducati multimedia system which can be synced with a smartphone, and the Ducati Link app.
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The Diavel 1260 S with its updated engine, new chassis and electronics make for a sporty package with solid performance that will have you grinning from ear to ear every time you whack open the throttle. The relaxed ergonomics of a cruiser, enough firepower to scare you silly, and the riding dynamics of a sportbike. That level of versatility is what makes the new Ducati Diavel 1260 very, very appealing.
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| Mileage | 18.50 KM/L |
| Mileage Highlights | 27% Better mileage than other Sports |
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Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 17.7 - 21.49 Lakh | ₹ 18.88 - 21.3 Lakh | ₹ 18.67 Lakh | ₹ 19.12 - 21.1 Lakh | ₹ 18.59 - 21.61 Lakh | ₹ 18.33 Lakh |
C&B Expert Rating 8.7 | 8.1 | - | 8.5 | 8.7 | 7.7 |
Engine CC 1262.0 CC | 890.0 CC | 948.0 CC | 890.0 CC | 1262.0 CC | 1254.0 CC |
Gears 6 Gears | 6 Gears | 6 Gears | 6 Gears | 6 Gears | 6 Gears |
Mileage 18 KM/L | 16.90 Km/L | 15.00 Km/L | 16.60 Km/L | 18.00 Km/L | 15.00 Km/L |
Max Torque 129.00 bhp | 94.00 | 98.50 | 104.00 | 126.00 | 105.00 |
Max Power 160.00 Nm | 111.00 bhp | 111 bhp | 155.00 bhp | 150.00 bhp | 136.00 bhp |
Brakes Semi - Floating Disc/Disc | Dual Disc (Front) / Disc (Rear) | Dual semi-floating Discs (Front) / Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front) / Disc (Rear) | Dual Disc (Front) / Disc (Rear) | Dual floating disc brakes (Front) / Disc (Rear) |
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.0 L | 19.0 L | 17.0 L | 15.0 L | 18.0 L | 18.0 L |
Colour Count 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
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