The 2017 Ducati Diavel Diesel is a hyper-exclusive example of modern Italian styling, merging high-performance motorcycle engineering with post-apocalyptic haute couture. Created through a collaborative partnership between the Ducati Design Center and Andrea Rosso, creative director of the Diesel fashion brand, this custom cruiser family variant wraps an aggressive 1198cc Testastretta powerplant in a retro-futuristic, "Mad Max" inspired aesthetic. It was purpose-built for riders seeking a raw, distinct machine capable of tearing up asphalt while maintaining an undeniably industrial, runway-ready presence.

This example is number 421 of the 666 Diavel Diesels produced.

Historical Significance & Evolution

• The Diesel Fashion Alliance: This vehicle marks the second historic collaboration between the two Italian powerhouses, succeeding their initial 2012 partnership on the Ducati Monster Diesel platform.

• Industrial Design Language: Rather than standard painted fairings, this special model utilizes a hand-brushed stainless steel superstructure complete with deliberately visible rivets and welds to cultivate its raw, distressed aesthetic.

• The Number of the Beast: In alignment with its aggressive look and the naming conventions of both brands, total global production was strictly capped at 666 numbered units, transforming it instantly into a highly coveted modern collector's piece.

Production Run

2017 (Limited-edition production run)

Total Units Built

666 individually numbered units globally

Serial Range

Individualized production numbers engraved directly onto a dedicated metal plate on the frame

Original MSRP

$25,795 USD

Technical Specifications

Engine & Powertrain

• Engine Type: 1198.4cc (73.1 ci) Testastretta 11° DS, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90° L-twin cylinder (Desmodromic DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder)

• Performance: 162 horsepower @ 9,250 RPM / 96.3 ft-lbs of torque @ 8,000 RPM

• Bore & Stroke: 106 mm x 67.9 mm (12.5:1 compression ratio)

• Drivetrain: 6-speed manual gearbox paired with a slipper clutch, customized chain final drive featuring five distinct red drive links

Chassis & Performance

• Suspension: High-strength tubular steel trellis frame paired with fully adjustable Marzocchi 50mm inverted front forks and a progressive Sachs rear monoshock on a single-sided aluminum swingarm

• Braking System: Brembo radial Monobloc four-piston front calipers matching dual 320mm semi-floating discs; single 265mm rear disc with a two-piston floating caliper (equipped with standard ABS and customized red-finished calipers)

• Curb Weight: 210 kg (463 lbs) dry / 527 lbs (239 kg) fully fueled

• Fuel Capacity: 17-liter (4.5-gallon) customized steel touring tank

• Top Speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)