Ducati release ‘Black and Steel’ Diavel 1260 S
Ducati has expanded their Diavel range with the 1260 S ‘Black and Steel’ variant, which is due for Australian release soon.
“The Diavel 1260 S ‘Black and Steel’ is a bike that does not go unnoticed,” says Director of Centro Stile Ducati, Andrea Ferraresi. “Its asymmetrical graphics, the contrast between matt black, grey and touches of yellow have been designed to enhance the power, design and sportiness of this bike.”
Inspired by the Diavel ‘Materico’ concept that was unveiled during Milan Design Week in 2019, the Black and Steel was also revealed in Milan, making its public debut this past June.
Primarily a cosmetic package, the Diavel 1260 S Black and Steel is defined by the gloss grey and matt black paint treatment that was first seen on the Materico and gives this new addition its name. However, the selective use of yellow highlighting is this model’s most outstanding feature.
Featuring on the trellis frame and underside of the tail, yellow is also used selectively on other areas, like the wheels, bellypan and fuel tank.
Black and Steel will only be available on the up-spec Diavel 1260 S and not the base model 1260.
Being based on the 1260 S means the Black and Steel gets all that model’s extra kit over the 1260, including Öhlins suspension front and rear, a Brembo front brake upgrade to M50 calipers and a PR16/19 radial master cylinder, daytime running light, cast and machined wheels, the Ducati Quick Shift up/down quickshifter, a premium seat and the Ducati Multimedia System. The 1260 S is also 2kg lighter at 221kg dry.
The Black and Steel’s powerplant is unchanged from the regular 1260/1260 S - the Testastretta DVT 1262cc L-twin with four valve heads, Desmodromic variable valve timing and ride-by-wire throttle. Australia gets the premium output version of this engine, producing 119kW at 9,500rpm and 129Nm at 7,500rpm (other countries get 117kW and 116kW outputs) that’s also Euro 5 compliant.
Transmission is unchanged from the regular 1260’s six-speed with a slipper clutch and chain final drive, but adding the 1260 S’s quickshifter.
The Öhlins suspension at each end is fully adjustable and all Ducati’s rider assistance technologies for the Diavel – Cruise Control, Traction Control Evo, Wheelie Control Evo, Power Launch Evo and ABS Cornering Evo – are standard on the Black and Steel, as are features like a TFT display screen and LED lighting.
Unlike last year’s Diavel 1260 Lamborghini that was limited to just 630 units globally, the Black and Steel will be a full-line production model within Ducati’s power cruiser family.
Release to European and UK markets began in July, with the first Australian deliveries expected in August. Ahead of its Australian arrival, ride away pricing for the Diavel 1260 S Black and Steel has been revealed. At $37,390, the upcoming model carries a $1,500 premium over the regular 1260 S.
See your Ducati dealer for more details.