The all-new Ducati Diavel V4 RS is a fusion of superbike firepower and Diavel muscle-cruiser aggression. Under the tank of this numbered edition Diavel lies Ducati’s Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine—plucked straight from MotoGP and refined for the street. Tuned to crank out 182 horsepower at 11,750 rpm, this 1,103cc beast makes the Ducati Diavel V4 RS the fastest-accelerating production Ducati to date: 0–60 mph in just 2.43 seconds. Let that sink in. This thing launches like a Panigale but lounges like a Diavel.
Thanks to a counter-rotating crankshaft and Ducati’s dry clutch system (lifted from the SBK playbook), power delivery is sharp, responsive, and accompanied by that signature metallic bark. Underneath the carbon fiber bodywork and titanium-accented quad exhaust lives a performance cruiser capable of outpacing most superbikes—yet still cool and composed enough for urban flexing and two-up weekend jaunts.
Ducati Diavel V4 RS: Designed to Dominate in Style and Substance
Drenched in a dedicated RS livery and loaded with bespoke parts, this Diavel distinguishes itself from the base model and even the V4 S with its sharper focus, leaner frame, and purposeful componentry. The tank shoulders, front fairing, air intake ducts, single-seater tail, and fenders are all carbon fiber. The forged aluminum wheels evoke the performance cues of Italian exotics, and the single-sided swingarm keeps the rear clean and commanding. The dry clutch doesn’t just sound mean—it improves braking behavior and pairs with the new Ducati Quick Shift 2.0 system for precise, responsive shifts under pressure.
The RS-specific rider seat, finished with red contrast stitching, completes the package—and for those who want to bring a passenger along, Ducati includes the standard seat and retractable grab handles with every V4 RS. It’s form meeting function in an unapologetically Italian fashion.
Braking is equally elite: Brembo Stylema calipers grip 330mm discs up front, backed by a Bosch-Brembo ABS 10.3ME Cornering system. It stops as fiercely as it launches.
Ducati Diavel V4 RS: Advanced Electronics, Aggressive Intent
With a bike this potent, rider aids are essential. The Ducati Diavel V4 RS brings a full arsenal of electronics calibrated specifically for this model. Ride modes include Race, Sport, Touring, and Wet—with power modes fine-tuned to suit each. Race mode, making its Diavel debut, uncorks the full potential of this weaponized cruiser and unlocks a dashboard layout borrowed from the Panigale and Streetfighter V4.
Ducati Wheelie Control, Traction Control, and the Ducati Power Launch system—now reimagined for the Diavel—ensure that launches are ferocious but manageable. Even non-pro riders can tap into jaw-dropping acceleration with three DPL levels. And speaking of records, the system now logs and saves your 0-62 mph and 0-124 mph times, so you can chase personal bests or just flex on your mates.
Öhlins NIX30 front forks and an STX46 rear shock keep things composed under hard throttle or tight cornering. Combined with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires, including a 240/45 rear, the RS dances with shocking agility for a bike this muscular. Ducati shaved 6.6 pounds off the Diavel V4 through a lithium-ion battery and carbon componentry—just enough to give it a sharper edge when pushed.
Production is limited, and each unit will be numbered, with a unique aluminum plaque and RS branding. Pricing starts at $39,995, with U.S. deliveries expected in March 2026.
This isn’t just a cruiser. It’s not a sportbike. It’s something else entirely. It is singular. The Ducati Diavel V4 RS is a Category Breaker—and for those bold enough to ride it, a statement of intent.
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