BS6 Ducati Diavel 1260 launched in India at INR 18.49 lakh
Ducati has launched the BS6 Diavel 1260 in India. The motorcycle is available in two variants, standard and S.
Both variants are available with a comprehensive suite of electronics. It includes launch control, cornering ABS, wheelie control and multi-level traction control. An up/down quickshifter is part of the standard equipment on the Diavel 1260 S.
The Ducati Diavel's 1,262cc, Euro5/BS6 compliant L-twin engine produces 162hp at 9,500rpm, which is a 3hp increment over its predecessor. Peak torque, on the other hand, is the same, a mammoth 129Nm at 7,500rpm. The Diavel has always been known for its manic acceleration and it'll be interesting to test the BS6 version to see what it's like. Especially since the kerb weight of the standard variant has gone up from 244 to 249kg. The...