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2016Ducati Xdiavel S

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The 2016 Ducati XDiavel S is a cruiser-styled powerhouse designed for riders seeking aggressive styling with premium performance. Known for its low-slung stance, muscular V-twin engine, and advanced technology including ABS and adjustable suspension, it delivers both comfortable cruising and spirited acceleration. Best suited to experienced riders who want a modern alternative to traditional cruisers with superior handling and braking capabilities.

Capacity: 1262.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 220.0 kg
Seat height: 755 mm
Power: 156.0 HP (113.9 kW) @ 9500 RPM

⇄ Compare with another bike ＋ Add to garage All model years ⚠ Recalls listed (7)

Other years 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering65%

City riding85%

Daily riding75%

Touring35%

Two-up40%

Track40%

Best for: Built primarily as an electric urban naked for punchy commuting and short spirited rides rather than long-distance or track use.
Built for: An eccentric, tech-forward Italian-bodied electric naked that delivers strong low-end torque, silent acceleration, and a futuristic 3D-printed and carbon fiber aesthetic.
Not ideal for: Not for riders wanting long highway touring range, off-road capability, or the traditional engine sound and gearbox feel of a combustion motorcycle.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 755mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel S, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1262.0 ccm
Power: 156.0 HP (113.9 kW) @ 9500 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 141 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: GDUCC01.3NDV-014
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 5.99 L/100km (39.3 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 0.6 CO g/km
Torque: 128.9 Nm (13.1 kgf-m) @ 5000 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.30 litres/100 km (18.9 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.7091 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 106.0 x 71.5 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control.

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1615 mm
Overall length: 2235 mm
Seat height: 755 mm
Dry weight: 220.0 kg
Wet weight: 247.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front suspension: Adjustable usd forks
Rear suspension: Single shock absorber, Adjustable preload and rebound
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 110 mm
Rake (fork angle): 30.0°
Trail: 130 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes diameter: 265 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 240/45-ZR17

Other

Color options: Thrilling Black
Warranty: 24

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2016	2018	2020	2022	2024
Capacity	1262 cc	1262 cc	1262 cc	1262 cc	1262 cc
Dry weight	220 kg	220 kg	220 kg	221 kg	220 kg
Seat height	755 mm	755 mm	755 mm	755 mm	755 mm
Fuel capacity	17 L	17 L	18 L	18 L	17 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 7 recalls may apply

SEATS:MOTORCYCLEDec 2023 · 23V820000

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2023 XDiavel S and XDiavel STD motorcycles. The passenger backrest may break if it is installed incorrectly or used incorrectly by the passenger.

Risk: A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the passenger backrest installation, tighten the screws as necessary, and also apply a warning sticker on the component, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-005.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 2021 · 21V315000

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.

Risk: Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STANDFeb 2021 · 21V085000

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XDiavel S and XDiavel STD motorcycles. The side stand bracket may fatigue under load, resulting in failure of the side stand assembly and a potential for the motorcycle to fall when stationary on the stand.

Risk: A falling motorcycle can increase the risk of injury to persons nearby.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new side stand bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 15 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-001.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERDec 2017 · 17V812000

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.

Risk: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STANDOct 2016 · 16V729000

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XDiavel motorcycles manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 22, 2016. The side stand plate lower fastening screw on the affected motorcycles may not be sufficiently tightened, causing the stand to fail and the bike to fall. Additionally, during normal use on the road, the loosening of the lower screw could cause damage to the side stand sensor switch, causing the engine to stall.

Risk: If the lower stand place screw becomes loose it can cause the bike to fall, or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot and side stand plate fastening screw, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-16-003(B).

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNITSep 2016 · 16V679000

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Ducati XDiavel motorcycles manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 22, 2016. The affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently tightened final drive pulley retaining nut which may result in a loss of power transmission to the rear wheel.

Risk: A loss of power transmission to the rear wheel may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new washer under the final drive pulley retaining nut and increase the tightening torque, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-16-003.

WHEELS:RIMMay 2016 · 16V370000

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016 XDiavel S motorcycles manufactured November 25, 2015 to May 18, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a rear wheel that may have been incorrectly installed on the hub.

Risk: If the rear wheel was incorrectly installed, the drive pins may fail, resulting in a loss of braking and a loss of power transmission from the engine. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rear wheel and install rubber inserts to prevent the wheel from being improperly installed. Any wheel that is found to have been improperly installed will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-001.

These recalls cover some 2016 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Ducati recalls →