Ducati Diavel 1200 2014 vs. Yamaha V-MAX 2015

Ducati Diavel 1200 2014

Yamaha V-MAX 2015

Overview - Ducati Diavel 1200 2014 vs Yamaha V-MAX 2015

Ducati Diavel 1200 2014

Yamaha V-MAX 2015

Technical Specifications Ducati Diavel 1200 2014 compared to Yamaha V-MAX 2015

Ducati Diavel 1200 2014

Yamaha V-MAX 2015

Ducati Diavel 1200 2014

Yamaha V-MAX 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	90 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	162 HP	Engine power	199 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	127.5 Nm	Torque	166.8 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.3
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm	Displacement	1,679 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	240 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	45 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,257 mm	Length	2,395 mm
Height	Height	1,192 mm	Height	1,190 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,590 mm	Wheelbase	1,700 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	770 mm	Seat Height	775 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Diavel 1200 2014

All in all, the Ducati Diavel delivers exactly what it promises visually and surprises with easy rideability and nimble speed on hearty motorbike tracks. Optics and workmanship testify to a real passion for motorbikes. And as befits a devilish motorbike, the Diavel leaves no one cold at the regulars' table.

Improved engine compared to previous model

precise clutch

easy flank change.

Slightly uncomfortable on lousy asphalt.