Ducati Diavel V4

Ex-showroom Delhi, the Diavel V4 range runs from ₹29,65,962 (Standard) to ₹29,98,000 (Black Roadster) across 2 variants.

That makes it priced 49th lowest among the 53 cruisers we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Fat Boy (₹1,62,962 less) and the XDiavel V4 (₹1,84,998 more).

On the road in Delhi the base Diavel V4 comes to ₹33.23 Lakh: ₹29,66,000 ex-showroom, ₹2,49,280 in Delhi road tax and registration (8.4%), ₹78,342 for first-year insurance and ₹29,660 in tcs 1%. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.

The Diavel V4 is rated at 15.6 kmpl (claimed mileage). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.

Among the 40 cruisers we have reviewed it ranks last for mileage, 10 kmpl below the group average of 25 kmpl.

Power comes from a 1158cc single producing 166.28 bhp and 126 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 236 kg the power-to-weight figure is 705 bhp per tonne, which ranks 1 of 51 in its class here.

Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.

Chassis hardware includes USD front forks, a rear monoshock, dual-channel ABS, a slipper clutch and traction control, with a disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper up front and disc, 265 mm, 2 piston caliper at the rear.

At 790 mm the seat is average for the class; most riders from 5'5" up will be comfortable at stops.

On safety kit the Diavel V4 has dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, traction control, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Dual-channel ABS is the one item on this list worth paying for if it is variant-dependent.

Against XDiavel V4, Fat Boy or Breakout, it gets usd front forks, projector headlamp, colour tft console and bluetooth connectivity that most rivals skip.

It is offered in 3 colours: Thrilling Black, Ducati Red and Black and Yellow Livery. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Standard warranty is 2 years, unlimited km.

Service reach is the weak point: Ducati has about 15 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country. Confirm there is one within reach before you sign.

The Diavel V4 launched in 2023, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.