Ducati India imports XDiavel, XDiavel S; launching next month

Ducati India has imported a couple of XDiavel and the XDiavel S motorcycles to India this month. All the bikes have come from Ducati’s Thailand plant as a completely-built-up (CBU) unit.

A couple of months ago, we told you that the bookings for the XDiavel had begun in all showrooms, by paying a token amount of Rs 1 lakh. As per the previous plan, the XDiavel was supposed to go on sale in India in July. However, due to reasons unknown to us, the XDiavel’s official launch was postponed to September. It now looks like the Italian manufacturer wants to do a festive launch to maximise the sales.

Built around a new steel tubular trellis frame, the XDiavel is Ducati's first belt driven cruiser. The ergonomics have been completely revised to offer a more laid back riding position. At the heart of the XDiavel is a 1262cc Testastretta L-Twin engine, which delivers 155bhp and 129Nm of torque to the rear wheel. Just like the rest of the Ducatis, the XDiavel is also loaded with electronics like cornering ABS, traction control, rider modes and a launch control system.  The XDiavel S gets a full LED lighting with DRLs, infotainment system, a Bluetooth module. It also sports machined finish on the engine belt cover, mirrors, and alloy wheels. The front calipers on the XDiavel is Brembo M50, instead of the M4-32.

The Ducati XDiavel will be priced at Rs 15.56 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai) at the time of launch. The XDiavel S on the other hand, will demand more premium, thanks to additional goodies.

Stay tuned to BikeWale as we get you more details from the upcoming Ducati line-up.