Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 vs Ducati Diavel V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 vs Ducati Diavel V4. Moto Guzzi Audace 1400: 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Ducati Diavel V4: 168 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
Ducati Diavel V4
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
168 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
126 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
218 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
168 hp @ 10,750 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
126 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
270 km/h
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
7.5/10
"A deeply individual machine that rewards patience and punishes impatience."
Pros
+Absolutely distinctive visual presence
+Massive torque below 4000rpm
+Genuine mechanical character
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Heavy for urban maneuvering
−Early electrical gremlins reported
Ducati Diavel V4
8.5/10
"An exotic muscle cruiser that genuinely delivers on every expensive promise."
Pros
+Thunderous V4 engine delivery
+Surprisingly agile for size
+Premium electronics suite included
Cons
−Desmo services eye-wateringly expensive
−Heavy below 30mph
−Limited used stock available
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