Ducati Diavel 1260

The Devil That’s More Powerful, Muscular And Meaner

- Abhay Verma

Motorcycles that intimidate are always interesting. There’s something about the fear they invoke – usually with their performance. But when the Ducati Diavel first broke cover back in 2011, its manic performance wasn’t the only reason for that feeling. Of course, the Diavel was disruptive, considering Ducati has always only been known to offer motorcycles that look achingly gorgeous and can go like stink. The Diavel begged to differ though. It looked big, muscular and intimidating. And then there was the performance, as the Diavel could put many a sportsbike to shame when it came to straightline acceleration. The bonus, of course, was that it handled the way a Ducati ought to. And now in 2019 we have an all-new Diavel, the Diavel 1260. Brawnier looking, more powerful and one that Ducati claims handles even better. A day behind its ‘bars in the hills of Southern Spain allowed me to acquaint myself with it.

Aggression, personified