2022 DUCATI DIAVEL 1260S

Year: 2022

Make: DUCATI

Model: DIAVEL 1260S

Engine Capacity: 1260cc

KMS: 12

Rego: 19/09/2023

The Ducati Diavel 1260 S is a riding experience that you just can’t get anywhere else. A bike this, solid-looking and brawny, shouldn’t be able to dance through corners in the way that the new 1260S does. Yet the 2019 Ducati Diavel handles like a sports roadster half its size, gives acceleration thrills to rival any hotrod, is comfy enough to ride all day, is as sophisticated as a top-spec sportsbike, and has the style to hold those long, lingering looks over you shoulder as you close the garage door.

The new bike, pictured below, follows in the footsteps of the special Lamborghini version of the Diavel launched last November and, like that machine, features new colours and finishes, this time inspired by a concept bike shown at Milan Design Week back in 2019.

Although the riding position is exactly the same as the previous Diavel, the entire chassis is completely new. The most dramatic part of the Diavel’s transformation is the way that it handles. The 2011 Ducati Diavel was no slouch in the corners, and handled much better than its looks would suggest, but the 1260 has moved the game on dramatically. It’s incredibly easy to steer and changes direction with a lightness than belies its 244kg.

The S model is also compatible with the Ducati Link app which allows owners to record routes, share data, customise modes and get software updates direct to their smartphone. There’s also Bluetooth connectivity for calls and music.

Another nice touch is the 1260’s new ‘3D blade’ indicators mounted on the shoulder fairings. A feature of both models, these LED lights are visible from both the front and the side of the bike and really stand out. There’s also keyless ignition.

Buyer pays stamp duty.