Beauty and a BEAST
The XDiavel range gets a transformation for 2021 and becomes Euro-5 compliant, with a new exhaust and revised fuelling. There are three models of the feet-forward Ducati cruiser to choose from: the standard XDiavel Dark, the sporty S version, and the mouth-watering, top-spec Black Star, which we have on test.
We’re told the Black Star is inspired by the world of sports cars, which explains the eye-catching livery. The glimpses of red are a lovely touch, and be sure to check out the red DVT cylinder heads.
Apart from these aesthetic touches and an increase in power for the Testastretta 1260 (actually 1262cc), the Black Star features lightweight forged wheels, saving 2kg. Other highlights are improved Brembo M50 calipers, DLC coated adjustable forks like the S version, and a ‘high-grip’ suede fabric seat with dedicated upholstery (on the Black Star model only).
The all-new XDiavel Black Star is certainly attention-grabbing and couldn’t be any further away from a traditional air-cooled feet-forward cruiser. Ducati launched the Diavel in 2011 to widespread applause
