Ducati Xdiavel Review

Used Buyer Review

The XDiavel is Ducati's most convincing attempt at a power cruiser, and honestly it mostly works. That 1262cc Testastretta engine is genuinely spectacular — torquey from idle, with a soundtrack that'll embarrass Harleys at every stoplight. The forward foot position actually suits the chassis better than you'd expect, and it corners far more keenly than the stretched silhouette suggests. For used buying, target 2019-onwards when Ducati ironed out early teething issues with the ride-by-wire mapping. Here's the honest part though: Ducati running costs will humble your wallet. Budget realistically for 9,000-mile valve checks — they're labor-intensive on this engine. Belts need replacing every 18 months regardless of mileage, which catches people out. Previous owners who skipped dealer servicing are your biggest risk; always verify service history obsessively. The seat comfort beyond two hours is genuinely poor despite looking like a lounge chair. Buy one in decent nick and you've got something genuinely special — a cruiser that actually rides rather than just poses.