Ducati's power cruiser now has a superbike engine. The Diavel V4 RS, announced on September 12, 2025, replaces the regular Diavel V4's 1,158cc Granturismo engine with the 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale and a dry clutch, and adds Öhlins suspension, forged wheels and carbon parts. Ducati's U.S. site lists it from $39,995.
The short version
- Engine: 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 with a dry clutch, in place of the standard Diavel V4's 1,158cc Granturismo.
- Output: 182 hp and 89 lb-ft, per Ducati's U.S. page.
- Weight: 485 lb wet without fuel.
- Hardware: Öhlins suspension, forged aluminum wheels, model-specific carbon parts and a lithium-ion battery.
- Electronics: a Race riding mode, revised launch control and adjustable traction and wheelie control.
- Price: from $39,995 on Ducati's U.S. site, before destination, tax and fees.
A different engine
The standard Diavel V4 uses Ducati's V4 Granturismo, a 1,158cc engine built for smooth torque and long service intervals. The RS swaps in the Desmosedici Stradale, the 1,103cc superbike-derived V4, with a dry clutch.
That changes more than the sound. The Stradale is a more race-bred engine, so service requirements differ. Ask your dealer for the RS's maintenance schedule rather than assuming the Granturismo intervals apply.
Equipment
Ducati lists:
- Öhlins suspension
- Forged aluminum wheels
- Carbon-fiber components specific to the RS
- A lithium-ion battery to save weight
Electronics include a Race riding mode, revised launch control and configurable traction and wheelie control. Those are rider aids, not guarantees.
Numbered, not a fixed run
Ducati says the Diavel V4 RS is produced in a numbered series. It hasn't published a total production count, so don't assume it's limited to a specific number.
Price and weight
Ducati's U.S. page lists the RS from $39,995. Add destination, taxes and dealer fees. Its 485 lb weight is wet without fuel; add fuel weight when comparing with bikes listed at full-tank curb weight.
For a $40,000 bike with carbon parts, ask your insurer about agreed value coverage and how custom and carbon components would be valued after a loss.
What we don't know
- Total production for the numbered series
- Dealer stock in your area
- Independent testing of the U.S. bike
Bottom line
The Ducati Diavel V4 RS puts the 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale and a dry clutch in Ducati's power cruiser, with Öhlins, forged wheels and 182 hp listed. Ducati's U.S. site prices it from $39,995.
References
- Ducati: Diavel V4 RS and Multistrada V4 RS release (September 12, 2025) — engine, equipment, electronics, numbered series.
- Ducati USA: Diavel V4 RS page (checked October 7, 2026) — price, power, torque, weight.