Ducati Diavel, the Italian manufacturer’s new power cruiser, has received an upgrade in the form of the 2015 model, with a bit of tinkering being done to its design as well as its engine.
The Diavel has swapped its split-style headlight for a better-looking, though more complex omega-shaped array of LEDs surrounding a central high-beam nacelle, probably benefiting from their new owner Audi’s expertise in LED car lighting systems. In addition to this, the instrument cluster has been split between a tank-mounted color LCD info panel and a primary mono LCD screen placed near the handlebar containing both tach and speedo.
As for the engine, the Diavel is powered by a 1,198cc Testastretta V-Twin which churns out 162hp at 9,500 rpm, and reach a peak of 96 lb-ft of torque at 8,000 rpm.
While Ducati is mostly known for making high-performance bikes (that are not always the most comfortable), the Diavel’s new look, performance and comfort have won it a lot of fans, especially with women and more experienced (that is, closer to retirement age) riders. The 2015 model is likely to continue on the same successful road.
[Digital Trends]
